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Quick Facts: |
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Nickname:
Magpies
Founded: 1892
Clothing: Adidas
Sponsor: Northern Rock
Stadium: St. James Park (attendance: 52218) |
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Club Honors |
»UEFA Cup (Fairs Cup) winners: 1969
»League Champions: 1904-05, 1906-07, 1908-09, 1926-27
»Charity / Community Shield winners: 1909
»F.A. Cup winners: 1910, 1924, 1932, 1951, 1952, 1955
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History |
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Newcastle United were formed in 1892
following a merger between rivals Newcastle East End and
Newcastle West End when the latter hit financial trouble. East
End, who were originally named Stanley on formation in 1881,
moved across the city and the new club took up residence at St
James' Park, the home of West End. The Magpies became giants of
the pre-First World War game, earning three league titles and
one FA Cup before 1914. With Jackie Milburn carving out
legendary status for himself on Tyneside, three FA Cup triumphs
in the 1950s gave the supporters reason to celebrate. And the
Fairs Cup was secured in 1969 with a 6-2 aggregate victory over
Ujpest Dozsa of Hungary. In 1992, with the Toon playing Second
Division football, former Magpies hero Kevin Keegan was made
manager. His arrival kick-started a revival and his five-year
spell saw the club become serious contenders for the FA Premier
League title. And Sir Bobby Robson's appointment in 1999 saw the
impetus of the Keegan years restored as they enjoyed consecutive
top-four finishes in 2002 and 2003. |
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