Manager Alan Pardew would love his team to be the ones to finally end former Newcastle captain Bob Moncur's long wait for another major trophy at St James' Park.
The Magpies will have little chance to reflect on the 4-1 Barclays Premier League defeat at Arsenal as they prepare for a return to north London for Wednesday's Capital One Cup quarter-final against Tottenham.
Having already won at first Manchester City and then Crystal Palace, hopes are high on Tyneside the current generation can stay on course to emulate the achievements of Moncur's side who lifted the 1969 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
Pardew said: "I call him our president, Bob Moncur is on the bus every week to remind me. I can't get away from it, but no-one would be more delighted than Bob if we can achieve something.
"The cup game is something different, we know it's the quarter-final.
"We have beaten two Premier League teams away from home, we have got to do a third time, it will be a tough game, but we will go there very strong.
"The win at Man City did give us energy, it gave us a lift and the win at Palace gave us a lift as well.
"It gives you that spirit to think something can be achieved. It's as important game for Spurs as it is for us. One of us will be in the semi-final, both clubs would love to be in that position."
Pardew does not expect either of injured goalkeepers Tim Krul or Rob Elliot to be back until the start of 2015, so could decide to rest 21-year-old Jak Alnwick with Freddie Woodman, 17, having been on the bench at Arsenal.
Defender Daryl Janmaat will be suspended at Tottenham following his late booking on Saturday, but midfielder Moussa Sissoko and defender Steven Taylor should be available following their respective one-match bans.
Mike Williamson believes Newcastle can go into the quarter-final tie with confidence, having shown good form in recent weeks which included a home win over Barclays Premier League leaders Chelsea.
"It would be fantastic for the club to challenge for a trophy," defender Williamson said.
"We will get back to the drawing board (after Arsenal) and if we turn up and make sure we do the basics, we will fancy our chances. It will be tough, but we are confident.
"It is something exciting to be part of and builds confidence. We want to carry this on in the league.
"It is a huge game for us. A win would give us positivity, confidence and momentum.
"Everyone will be pushing. We want to get to the semi-finals."
Source: PA
