1986–87 Newcastle United F.C. season

During the 1986–87 season, Newcastle United participated in the Football League First Division.

Newcastle United
1986-87 season
ChairmanGordon McKeag
ManagerWillie McFaul
StadiumSt James' Park
First Division17th
FA CupFifth round
League CupSecond round
Top goalscorerLeague: Paul Goddard (11)
All: Paul Goddard (13)
Highest home attendance35,079 (vs. Everton)
Lowest home attendance15,893 (vs. Bradford City)
Average home league attendance24,792

Squad

Squad at end of season[1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos. NationPlayer
MF  ENGTony Nesbit
MF  ENGPaul Stephenson
MF  ENGAndy Thomas
MF  ENGBrian Tinnion
MF  WALAlan Davies
MF  SCOAlbert Craig
MF  NIRDavid McCreery
FW  ENGJoe Allon
FW  ENGPeter Beardsley
FW  ENGPaul Goddard
FW  SCODarren Jackson
FW  NIRIan Stewart
FW  JAMTony Cunningham

Left club during season

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

Coaching staff

[2]

PositionStaff
Manager Willie McFaul
Assistant Manager Colin Suggett
First Team coach John Pickering

Source: [citation needed]

References