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Legends of Newcastle United - Our special publication is on sale now
Feb 23 2026 16:11 · By Michelle Morgan/Marketing & Promotions Manager · 79 Reads
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A new special publication, Legends of Newcastle United, recalls the finest footballers to have worn the famous black and white jersey of the Magpies.
The Chronicle's legendary NUFC writer John Gibson has selected his greatest-ever Newcastle players and managers, penning tributes to these icons of the beautiful game, famed for their footballing brilliance on Tyneside and beyond.
Gibbo has picked 35 of his favourites from the Toon's storied history. From Alan Shearer, the Premier League's greatest-ever goal scorer, to the other local legend whose record Big Al broke, Jackie Milburn, as well as Hughie Gallacher and SuperMac, there are goals galore. Get your copy today !
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The genius of Gazza, the heroics of Bob Moncur, the formidable feats of Joe Harvey are all here as we go down the decades, all the way back to Newcastle's first great side that won three league titles between 1905 and 1907 and back up to the present day, with special features on the glorious Carabao Cup-winning side and its manager, Eddie Howe.
With their footballing genius that has echoed across generations, they are some of the finest to have played the beautiful game. They are Legends of Newcastle United .