Newcastle United

It's the names that are most striking: Gallacher, Milburn, Waddle, Beardsley, Gascoigne, Keegan, Shearer, Robson. If there was any doubt, Newcastle United is a special club. And nowhere is that better reflected than in the names who've passed through the famous St. James' Park doors. 

But equally well known are the troubles: the trophy droughts, the misfits, the controversial owners and the selfish stars. For all of Newcastle's place as one of England's greatest clubs, it should have won so much more. But the times they are a-changin'.

Welcome to issue 61 (club issue 28), a delve into a century of Newcastle United. From the days of being the toast of England and glory in Europe, through to the unforgettable reigns of Keegan and Robson, this is 132 pages on the Magpies. It's a rollicking ride of equal magic and madness, and it'll have you engrossed throughout with our usual blend of classic photos, unique art and long-form writing. 

Featuring:

• Hughies Gallacher and early 20th century dominance
• Wor Jackie and the 1950s
• Inter-Cities Fairs Cup glory
  
• Alan Kennedy talks 1974 and more
• Mavericks: Waddle, Beardsley, Gascoigne
• The Tyne-Wear derby
• Kevin Keegan's Entertainers
• Tino Asprilla
• Alan Shearer
• The Sir Bobby era
• The cult of Laurent Robert
• The takeover and a modern revolution
• St. James' Park
• Newcastle's greatest kits
• A history by data and numbers
• An Alan Shearer infographic
• ... and lots more

Order now to avoid missing out: every other issue has sold out prior to dispatch and once they're gone, they're gone.

Projected dispatch: 24 January