NINE Newcastle United legends who deserve a greater presence at St James's Park following the takeover
Which former Newcastle United players and managers deserve a greater presence at St James’s Park?
By Joe Buck
Published 16th Oct 2021, 16:00 BST
Updated 16th Oct 2021, 16:03 BST
With all the glitz and glamour that came with the Newcastle United takeover, one thing that supporters were most looking forward to was the return of some ‘club legends’ that had been forgotten about by the previous ownership.
Under the previous ownership, much like many things at the club, Newcastle’s great history and legacy was seemingly forgotten about and barely promoted, despite the hunger from supporters to remember ‘the good old days’.
Included in our list are some people that had experiences with Mike Ashley, others simply were never given the prominence at St James’s Park that their influence at the club and on football deserved.
Here, we have listed nine people who we believe should be given greater prominence by the new owners at St James’s Park.
Do you agree with our picks? Have we left anyone out?
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Included in our list are some people that had experiences with Mike Ashley, others simply were never given the prominence at St James’s Park that their influence at the club and on football deserved.
5. Cheick Tiote
Whilst Tiote’s impact at Newcastle may have not been as great as previous entries on this list, his shock passing aged 30 means he was never able to get a send off that he deserved at St James’s Park. No one will forget his goal against Arsenal and with the 10-year anniversary of the goal coming up on February 5, it would be a great moment of celebration should the club opt to mark this anniversary. (Photo credit should read GRAHAM STUART/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: GRAHAM STUART
Despite spending seven seasons at St James’s Park, the Argentine, who had recently overcome a battle with cancer, was told he had no future at the club through a phone call. Gutierrez’s treatment at Newcastle has always left a sour taste in the mouth and it would be good to see him welcomed back to St James’s Park with open arms. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
Very little has been seen of Solano on Tyneside recently. With a new dawn on the horizon, hopefully this changes for one of the most underrated players the Premier League has seen. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis
The last man to deliver a major trophy to Newcastle, Harvey was intertwined with Newcastle United for the best part of 30 years. However, other than a plaque at the Gallowgate and a Premium Suite in his name, there are very few mentions of his name around St James’s Park. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images) Photo: William Vanderson