Newcastle United’s very own ‘battle of Britain took place in 1969, those that were at the two games against Glasgow Rangers will never forget them.

Interviewer; ‘Less than two weeks until the start of Premier League season, did some of your substitutes play their way into your thoughts?’

Alan Pardew; “Well….no, because that wasn’t the first team that started, it was the team that started, that’s all. The first team is still to be decided.”