The Messiah

Posted by: shearyadi · December 2, 2007 · Comment

“No other player in the world could have had such a dramatic effect on the club and its supporters”Arthur Cox, May 1984

Tyneside literally went crazy the day England skipper Kevin Keegan flew into Newcastle Airport to sign for the Magpies. Pressmen, radio and camera crews had a field day. It was a big national story. They chased him all over the north east in a vehicle procession that was more like the Wacky Races.

NUFC Legend

Supporters couldn’t…

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Lee Clark, Newcastle United Midfielder 1990-1997

Posted by: shearyadi · November 3, 2007 · Comment

Born and breed as a Geordie, Lee Clark joined Newcastle United as an apprentice in December 1989 and has made well over 200 appearances for his beloved club. Clark scores his first ever goal six weeks after his debut in the 1990/91 season.

NUFC Legend A willing midfielder who can pass the ball accurately and looks comfortable in ball possession, he was one of the Geordies faithful favorite for his commitment for the club.

Although not in reguler first…

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Bobby Moncur – Captain Courageous

Posted by: shearyadi · October 28, 2007 · Comment

Bobby Moncur, the Great Toon Skipper

Left to right: Bobby, Joe Harvey, Malcolm Mcdonald
“The supreme sweeper and a most valuable asset both to Newcastle United and Scotland”
Joe Harvey, 1971

the Winning Goal Bobby Moncur was one of the greatest captains ever to play for Newcastle United. He was a strong-tackling centre-back, commanding in the air and with an exceptional reading of the game. However, he will probably be remembered most for the hat-trick of goals he scored in the 1969 Fairs Cup Final against Ujpesti…

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Bobby Cowell, Toon great full-back with three FA Cup medals

Posted by: shearyadi · October 28, 2007 · Comment

Three footballing names became almost institutions at St James’ Park during the last 25 years. Joe Harvey and Jackie Milburn were two. The third is Bobby Cowell, former right back and holder of a trio of FA Cup winners’ medals with United.

After the Second World War, Newcastle searching the North East for promising young players, and coming up with talent like Jackie Milburn, Tommy Walker and Bobby Cowell. The search led to build the best…

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All Time Greats

Posted by: shearyadi · October 26, 2007 · Comment

Newcastle United All Time Greatest Players!

Heroes

It’s hardly to choose who is the greatest player for Newcastle United. Jackie Milburn may have been hero on his era, Alan Shearer and Peter Beardsley are also Newcastle United greatest player.

Let me tell you, I was one of those fan who fancy Alan Shearer the most, he is my greatest idol and I have his own signature on a piece of his photograph whishing me all the best.

But, let’s…

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