| The list was put together by George Caulkin - one of the best Newcastle writers there is. Here's why he was included:
"Ooh, a bit of politics. Define greatness. Is it a) pertaining to a general standard of excellence, or b) magnitude? For one - and only one - of these 50 names, we'll take the latter, if only to remind ourselves that Newcastle have been teetering on a precipice. At the time of writing, relegation looks more a possibility than a probability, but what would it mean for the ownership, management, playing staff, fabric and future of the football club?
If it happens (and even if it doesn't, there must still be a reckoning at the end of a desperate, shoddy season), there will be many people deserving of blame, from the Shepherd and Hall families (debt), Mike Ashley (take your pick of the bad decisions), to those who, over the years, have sanctioned some dismal transfers, incoming and outgoing. Xisco cost £5.7m. His arrival last autumn prompted the departure of Kevin Keegan, who did not know of him and did not want him. Newcastle were thrust into a maelstrom and they are still spinning. Xisco, a striker, has started three league games. It is hardly his fault, but there may never have been a bigger, worse signing in the club's history. Here ends the party political broadcast on behalf of the Newcastle United Supporters Club. Now back to the fun stuff ... " |
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