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Newcastle United heroes and villains starring David Kelly, Dennis Wise, Kevin Keegan, Obafemi Martins…

Here at The Mag we invited a number of regular/irregular contributors to give us their Newcastle United heroes and villains. Our thanks to Dave Marshall for taking up the challenge....You can click here to read the full article.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 1:03 PM
Newcastle United heroes and villains starring David Kelly, Dennis Wise, Kevin Keegan, Obafemi Martins…
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Dave Marshall selected his Newcastle United heroes and villains from across several decades for NUFC The Mag.
  • Marshall named David Kelly as his cult hero for scoring crucial goals to avoid relegation in 1992.
  • Douglas Hall was labeled a lesser villain by the writer following a 1998 tabloid controversy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Writing for NUFC The Mag, contributor Dave Marshall shared his personal selections for Newcastle United's heroes and villains across multiple decades of following the club. Marshall explained that choosing the figures brought back significant memories, requiring him to rely on personal instinct over strict logic to narrow down the contenders.

Marshall named David Kelly as his cult hero for scoring decisive goals to keep the club up in 1992, while Douglas Hall was labeled a lesser villain following a 1998 tabloid sting. For the 2000s, Marshall named Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Shearer as co-heroes, and selected Amanda Staveley as the hero of the 2020s for her pivotal role in reshaping the club.

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