Newcastle United is an English professional football club founded in 1892 as a result of the merger of two football teams, Newcastle West End and Newcastle East End. It should be noted that during its existence, this football club has won the English Championship four times, won the FA Cup six times, and also won the Fairs Cup and the Intertoto Cup. They play their home matches at St. James Park Stadium, which was opened in 1880 and is currently one of the four largest English stadiums. In 2000, the club opened its own Hall of Fame, which added the best and most talented players who played for Newcastle United at various times. We will tell readers about these players in today’s article.
Hugh Gallagher
- Citizenship: Scotland.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1925-1930.
A British striker of Scottish descent, considered one of the best strikers in the history of British football. For five years of his sporting career, he played for Newcastle United, playing for which he showed a stable and beautiful game. A great game for Newcastle United was the reason that Chelsea drew attention to the football player, where he moved in 1930. Playing for Chelsea, this player played 114 matches and scored 81 goals.
Jackie Milburn
- Citizenship: England.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1943-1957.
The English striker is known to fans primarily for his performances for the England national team, as well as the Newcastle United football club. In total, he spent 14 seasons for Newcastle United, appearing in 353 matches. It should be noted that playing for this team, he was a foundation player for almost all 14 seasons, being considered the team’s top scorer, having an average performance of 0.5 goals per championship game.
Bobby Mitchell
- Citizenship: Scotland.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1949-1961.
The Scottish striker, who played for Newcastle United in the position of left inside. In total, this striker played 365 official matches with this team and scored 61 goals against opponents. Playing for Newcastle United, he was one of the most beloved players by fans, and to this day many fans of the club consider him one of the best offensive players in the history of the team. He was part of a very successful team that managed to win three FA Cups within five years.
Bobby Moncur
- Citizenship: Scotland.
- Role: defender.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1962-1974.
The Scottish defender, best known for his performances for Newcastle United, where he served as captain. Playing for this team, he appeared on the field in 296 matches and scored three goals. After completing his football career, he works as an expert on television.
Vin Davis
- Nationality: Wales.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1966-1971.
Welsh striker who played from 1966 to 1974 for Newcastle United. He is best known to fans precisely because of his performances for Newcastle United, although he was also involved in games for the Welsh national team. Playing for this team, he helped his club become the winner of the Fairs Cup. In total, playing for Newcastle United, he played 181 matches, scoring 40 goals.
Malcolm MacDonald
- Citizenship: England.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1971-1976.
Malcolm MacDonald is an English striker who has played for such football clubs as Fulham, Luton Town, Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Djurgarden during his sporting career. He was also involved in the England national team, for which he played 14 matches and scored six goals. It is worth saying that this footballer became the first player who managed to score five goals in one match of the qualifying match for the European Championship.
Chris Waddle
- Citizenship: England.
- Role: midfielder.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1980-1985.
A famous English footballer who played as a flanking midfielder. Chris Waddle played for this team for five years, appearing on the field in 170 matches and scoring 46 goals against opponents. It is worth saying that this player had unusual dribbling, which was based on performing complex body movements, as well as a sharp change of directions and sudden stops with the ball. Having a tall stature, as well as a long stride, allowed him to control the ball even at a certain distance from himself. Also, this football player was remembered by many football fans due to his very strong and accurate free kicks. It is worth noting that playing for English clubs, he could score goals from 20-25 meters, although the leadership of the England national team, unfortunately, did not trust this player to meet the standards.
Peter Beardsley
- Citizenship: England.
- Role: striker.
- Years of playing for Newcastle United: 1983-1987.
English striker who played for Newcastle United from 1983 to 1987. Throughout his time on this team, he was the main player of the team’s offensive line. In total, he played 147 matches for Newcastle United and scored 61 goals against opponents. He was considered the main scorer of his club, having an average performance of 0.41 goals per championship game.
Results
These players brought glory to the team. And each of these players deservedly got into the club’s hall of fame. They were loved by the fans, they showed excellent results on the field and therefore forever remained football legends.
