The Magpies faced Tottenham Hotspur in their opening Premier League fixture, with a raft of fans’ favourites taking to the field in 1993. And while a Teddy Sheringham strike sentenced them to defeat, it was the start of a bold new era for the club. Scroll down and click through the pages to see where the players who featured that day are now:
5. Kevin Scott
Another County Durham native, Scott spent practically all of his professional career at St James’s Park. He also coached upon his retirement, working briefly with Middlesbrough’s academy, and is now working as a driving instructor in Stockton. Photo: Getty Images
6. Paul Bracewell
A popular member of the squad during his career, Bracewell spent much of his post-playing career at bitter rivals Sunderland. He worked as assistant manager with the Black Cats until 2017, and is now looking for work. Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Rob Lee
Lee also gained senior international recognition during his player career, and has gone on to enjoy some regular stints as a pundit in Singapore - working mainly on Champions League games. Photo: Mark Thompson
8. Lee Clark
One of several members of this squad to cross the Sunderland-Newcastle divide, Clark has forged a career in management following his retirement from the game. He is currently in charge of National League North side Blyth Spartans. Photo: Mark Thompson