What is the all-time Newcastle XI?

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Alan Shearer is the Premier League's all-time top scorer

Defense

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Shay Given accumulated 354 appearances for Newcastle.

Probably the toughest decision of the team with the choice of goalkeeper. With the likes of Srnicek (152 appearances), Harper (157 appearances) and Given (354 appearances) all battling it out. However, with a total of 113 Premier League clean sheets Shay Given has to get the number one spot.

Now for the defenders. Firstly in at left back has to be Frank Hudspeth, a local lad who also won the F.A. cup with Newcastle United. With the second most club appearances at 472, his position is non-negotiable. To fill in at right back, there were only really two contenders: a player known greatly for the offside trap, Bill McCracken, and the player known for using the team as a stepping stone, Mathieu Debuchy. Although, he only spent a year at Newcastle, he was a deadly full back, noticeably in the match against Manchester United in which he scored. Mathieu Debuchy has to be the right back choice.

In at centre backs has to be all-time great Bobby Moncur and alongside him Philippe Albert. Although competition would be there from Newcastle's most recent great captain Fabricio Coloccini, Philippe Albert endured a great 5 year spell with Newcastle United gaining 96 appearances and 8 goals. He would make a great partner for Bobby Moncur.

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