Bruce desperate to dodge defeat on date with Dale

Steve Bruce does not want a giant-killing by “bloody Rochdale” on his CV as he attempts to end Newcastle’s miserable recent FA Cup record.

The six-time winners have not lifted the famous trophy since 1955 and last reached the final in 1999, and they have not even made it to the fifth round since 2006.

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