His first start came on 14 May 2000 at St James ' Park , he was taken off for fellow youngster Brian McGovern after 67 minutes -- Newcastle United finished 4 -- 2 winners .
Also making his debut for Arsenal that day was Ashley Cole .
Ashley Cole 's first start came on 14 May 2000 at St James ' Park , he was taken off for fellow youngster Brian McGovern after 67 minutes -- Newcastle United finished 4 -- 2 winners .
Also making his debut for Arsenal that day was Ashley Cole .