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Newcastle United is a colourful football club at the very heart of the city's community, and one with a rich history and tradition. One position has become synonymous with the Black 'n' Whites and their famous striped shirts - the centre-forward, the No. 9 hero, the man who wears the 'Shirt of Legends'.
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Since the club's earliest days, the rapport between Newcastle's fervent supporters and United's centre-forward has been one of the great tales of soccer: one full of incident, controversy and fabulous goalscoring feats. Much rests on the shoulders of the club's centre-forward. He carries the dreams of thousands and the hopes of a whole Geordie nation. Featured here are all the great names from Peddie, Appleyard and Shepherd, to Wee Hughie Gallacher and the 'Smiling Assassin', Albert Stubbins. Then it's onwards with 'Wor' Jackie Milburn - a legend in himself - Len White, the mighty Wyn Davies and a brash cockney, Malcolm Macdonald - 'Supermac' to all. Also included are modern-day icons Andy Cole, Les Ferdinand and Alan Shearer - perhaps the biggest No. 9 hero of them all. They have been a mixed bunch: some tall, lean and fast; some small, tricky and highly skilled. Others have been graceful, a few have roved along the forward line, while there have been robust, aggressive characters on view too. Some have been masterful in the air, while several struck the ball with terrific power; others have possessed the art of placement and, a few, the ultimate poacher's instinct in front of goal. But all have had the same mission: to score goals - and, whatever their style, if they donned the centre-forward shirt for Newcastle United, they have been treated as gods.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is an insightful and enjoyable look at great Newcastle centre-forwards past and present. Paul Joannou understands the passion for the beautiful game in the North-East and it comes across in his writing. It also features a foreword from the greatest Newcastle No. 9 of all time - Big Alan Shearer. A must for fans of the Toon and football alike!
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HEAVEN FOR FANS OF THE TOON
23 Feb 2006
Format:Paperback
I'm keen to review as many Newcastle writers and Newcastle themed books, I've been once or twice to the city and it's something special. This one has to be in there.
A nostalgic look at the heroes we have cheered on from the terraces of St James's.
Jackie Milburn, Shearer, Macdonald, Hughie Gallagher, they're all there. A must for all Newcastle fans.
A nostalgic look at the heroes we have cheered on from the terraces of St James's.
Jackie Milburn, Shearer, Macdonald, Hughie Gallagher, they're all there. A must for all Newcastle fans.
Must have if you are Newcastle Utd supporter!
28 Aug 2011
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Well written through our up & down years. Great history of our legends, beloved football club and SJP in Geordie land.
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