The Little Book of Newcastle United

A collection of words of wit and wisdom by and about the managers, players and officials of Newcastle United.

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There is no other club like this. For over 130 years Newcastle have found new ways to amaze, frustrate, delight and exasperate their life-long supporters. With chapters on the legendary players, the greatest managers and the passionate Toon Army, The Little Book of Newcastle United attempts the impossible task of conveying that history via a collection of quotes and pearls of wit and wisdom.

From Jackie Milburn and Kevin Keegan to Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer, here are more than 170 quotes to delight Geordies everywhere.

"I'm just a sheet metal workers's son from Gosforth."
Alan Shearer

"I've only got two words for how we played out there tonight - not good enough."
Sir Bobby Robson

"We're not here to be popular, we're here to compete."
Eddie Howe