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10 Newcastle players who never lived up to their talent

By Russell Hughes

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Gareth Barry of Aston Villa is tackled by Hugo Viana during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on April 18, 2004 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Gareth Barry of Aston Villa is tackled by Hugo Viana during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park on April 18, 2004 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) /
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Michael Chopra

Michael Chopra was once the great hope for Newcastle United. Fans thought he might be the new Alan Shearer, while staff believed he could have a real impact in the black and white.

After being handed his Toon debut during their 3-1 defeat to Barcelona, Chopra made 20 more appearances for the Tyneside club – scoring his only league goal after coming on as a substitute against Sunderland.

It wasn’t enough to keep him at the club, though, and after spells at the Black Cats, Cardiff City, Ipswich Town, Blackpool and Kerala Blasters, he is now playing for Alloa Athletic in the Scottish Championship.

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