Derby went ahead through goals from Malcolm Christie and Lee Morris, only to cave in. Laurent Robert and Kieron Dyer were also on target for the visitors.

Ravanelli hauled back Lomana Lua Lua in the area and was lucky not to concede a penalty.

That seemed to spark Newcastle into action and they stunned Derby by pulling level with two goals in two minutes.

Robert got Newcastle’s opener in the 73rd minute with a superb 35 yard free kick that flew beyond Oakes.

Derby’s fragile confidence was then exposed by Dyer, who added the second, after being released by Solano.

Gregory lost his cool and was ordered out of the technical area by referee Rob Styles.

Ravanelli missed an easy chance while at the other end Gary Speed and Jermaine Jenas saw shots come back off the woodwork.

Lua Lua sealed a dramatic victory for Newcastle when he swept home Solano’s cross in the 89th minute.