Gazza Comes Home For One Night Only - There’s nothing really that can be said about the legendary Paul Gascoigne that hasn’t already been said, he is the local boy done good and so much more. Born in Dunston, Gateshead, fifty years ago, Gazza, as he became more affectionately known is the epitome of the phrase ‘cult hero,’ and not just for one […]
An Evening With Steve Harper - After two decades with the Magpies you’d think shot stopper Steve Harper would be the club’s record appearance holder – his appearances on the bench added to actual appearances in the Toon goal would have him close that’s for sure. Harper joined Newcastle from non-league Seaham Red Star back in 1993 as back-up for the […]
It’s Back! The 2nd Pavel Cup set for July - This year’s Pavel Cup, the second annual event played in memory of former Newcastle United goalkeeper, Pavel Srnicek, takes on extra meaning this year as it coincides with the ten year anniversary of the passing of Chris ‘Hitman’ Heron. A former teammate of event organiser, and Srnicek’s agent, Steve Wraith whilst at Sunday League side […]
Spoils are shared as the Alan Shearer Foundation wins - It was one of those days at Kingston Park on Sunday afternoon (October 9) as Alan Shearer’s Newcastle Legends took on Keith Gillespie’s Manchester Select in a game in aid of the Alan Shearer Foundation. Shearer rolled back the years by playing the entire first half, as did the likes of Steve Harper, who pulled off […]
Fox officially joins Newcastle Legends - Former Newcastle United winger, Ruel Fox, is now officially a Newcastle Legend. Although he only played for the club between 1994 and 1995, joining the club from Norwich City in the February after eight years with the Canaries where he gained cult status, becoming the inaugural member of the Norwich City Hall of Fame. Upon his […]
Dabizas signs with Legends - Former Newcastle United centre-half, Nikolaos ‘Nikos’ Dabizas, has today become the latest addition to the Newcastle Legends line-up. Nikos, who joined the Magpies in March 1998 from Greek outfit, Olympiakos, for a £2 million fee, made over 130 appearances during a near six year stay at the club. Appearing in the 1998 and 1999 FA […]
Killer joins the Legends - Former Newcastle United centre-back, and captain of the 1992-93 Championship-winning squad, Brian ‘Killer’ Kilcline, has put pen to paper and become the latest member of the Newcastle Legends set-up with his official agent now the Managing Director of Newcastle Legends, Steve Wraith. Kilcline, who joined United in 1992 after a brief spell with Derby County […]
Solano joins Newcastle Legends - A two-time star of Newcastle United, ex-Peruvian international, Nolberto Solano, has signed management terms with Steve Wraith and Newcastle Legends. Solano, who first arrived at the club in 1998 from Argentine super-club, Boca Juniors, became a fan favourite with the Magpies during that first, near six year spell. He went on to make near 200 […]
Srnicek Memorial Service - 13 January 2016 - The following is now in place for the Pavel Srnicek Memorial Service, St. Andrews Church, Newcastle, Wednesday 13 January 2016 :- The service will be led by Rev. Glyn Evans, himself a lifelong Newcastle United supporter. Church doors will open from 1130am ready for a prompt, 12 noon start - there will be a selection […]
Pavel Srnicek Memorial Service - With Newcastle United scheduled to play Manchester United the previous night, in their first home game since the unfortunate passing of legendary former goalkeeper, Pavel Srnicek, 47, on December 29, his English Agent, Steve Wraith, has today announced details of a Memorial Service to be held in Newcastle. Memorial Service Details Pavel Srnicek Memorial Service will […]