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:
9. Nikodimos Papavasiliou
The Greek midfielder only made seven appearances on Tyneside in a largely underwhelming spell - but he has enjoyed far more success as a manager. He’s currently leading Greek side Ergotelis, having taken control in 2018. Photo: Getty Images
10. Malcolm Allen
Allen also failed to regularly perform at St James’s Park, making only a handful of appearances for the club during a season-long stay at the twilight of his career. He now works in punditry for Welsh language broadcasters. Photo: Chris Cole
11. Andy Cole
Cole’s playing record speaks for itself, but he has steered away from football slightly since retiring. He still does the occasional piece of punditry work, but hasn’t taken a full-time interest in the game. Photo: Getty Images
12. Sub: Steve Watson
Perhaps best-known for THAT throw-in, Watson has become a well-regarded non-league manager. His work at Gateshead has earned him a move to York City in the National League North. Photo: Mark Thompson