There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of seeing a new signing in action, or seeing a promising academy graduate given an opportunity in the first-team.
However, sometimes this anticipation can fall flat with players simply unable to live up to the hype surrounding them.
From big money moves, to World Cup winners and academy shining lights – Newcastle have had their fair share of players that, for one reason or another, flopped when in the first-team.
Here, we have listed 12 players who promised much at Newcastle, but ended up being a ‘flop’.
Have we missed anyone out? What do you think of our picks?
Let us know on Twitter @MouthofTynePod and have a look at some of our other picks for our ‘NUFC Cult-Hero XI’ or a look at ‘where the players to depart Newcastle this summer are now’.
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From big money moves, to World Cup winners and academy shining lights – Newcastle have had their fair share of players that, for one reason or another, flopped when in the first-team.