Issue 9 – September 1989
Civil war raged at St.James’ Park with John Hall trying to change the way the club was run and ‘democratise’ Newcastle United.
Fans were at the end of their tether and a significant number of them formed the ‘United Supporters For Change’.
Issue 123 – June 1999
Ruud Gullit had brought his own individual style of football management to St.James’ Park and he was a little bit different.
An average league season was saved by a run to the FA Cup Final which ultimately just brought more misery.
Along with photos from Wembley we carried a very entertaining interview with Tino Asprilla’s old interpreter, giving us a real insight into the mad mad world of Tino.
Read the thoughts of all our top columnists such as Sweet Left Foot, Magpie Moments and Spirit Of ’69, as well as the latest instalment of Billy Furious’ World Tour, dropping in on a few Newcastle fans in Australia this issue.
This issue also carries excellent interviews with our ‘local rivals’ as we find out what the Mackem and Smoggie fans make of how the Toon are doing.
Cracking goals but cup heartache if you had set your sights on Wembley.
Was Pardew right to rest a couple of players and make the league his priority, unlike recent years I would say yes this time around. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.
A strong and committed defence and a touch of magic from Cabaye at the other end, a perfect recipe when the ‘Champagne’ football is kept on ice.
A bloodied Steven Taylor epitomised United’s performance, can guts and determination carry you through thirty eight matches? Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.
An excellent issue featuring an interview with Geordie running legend Mark Allison, AKA ‘Run Geordie Run’. What was it like running across America in 100 days with the only thing keeping you going, trying to think of your best/worst/ginger Newcastle United elevens!
Also this time of course, we have our exclusive match report and feedback from (yet!) another win down in mackemland.
Arguably the team’s biggest test to date against an in-form Tottenham.
Character shows through again as the Toon hit back twice to earn deserved draw. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.
Away matches against average teams might decide your season, today the team passed with flying colours.
Demba weighed in with another quality finish while a Jonas’ goal is always worth waiting for! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.