They then won the home leg 4–0 to qualify for the next round, where they were defeated by a Johnny Rep inspired Bastia, who went on to the final. The next game Newcastle again lost 3–0, this time to Birmingham City, followed by a fourth consecutive defeat to Coventry City. Dinnis survived despite crisis board meetings.
They won the home leg 4–0 and qualified for the next round, losing to a Johnny Rep inspired Bastia who went on to the final. Newcastle lost again 3–0 in their subsequent game against Birmingham City, followed by another defeat to Coventry City. Despite crisis board meetings, Dinnis survived.