You were probably nursing a big hangover at the time and the Newcastle United treatment room was bursting at the seams.
But believe it or not the last time Emre pulled on a black and white shirt was the clash with Manchester United on New Years Day.
Now three months later, the little Turk is back in the fold.
And for many it's a welcome boost.
For not only has Emre had to face trial by the media due to the complaints made after an alleged verbal volley at Goodison Park in United's last game of 2006, the Turkish international ace has also been hampered by a calf injury.
Emre, though, will surely be just glad to get out on to the field and play some football even though he faces an FA commission next Monday on a charge of racial abuse for his part in the brawl at Goodison.
And knowing Emre's explosive personality there is every chance he will be back on the scene with a real bang against AZ Alkmaar.
He hasn't scored too many for United but the ones he has scored have been right from the top drawer and he's also one of the main playmakers at the club.
United have lacked the flair on offer by the ex-Inter Milan and will need some of it to unlock the back four of AZ with many people feeling that Nicky Butt and Scott Parker aren't suited.
That remains up for debate of course because the other side of the coin is that Parker can get forward allowing Butt to sit in front of the back four.
But once again with Emre back in the picture Glenn Roeder now has options again.
Can Emre cover himself in glory?
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