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10 of the best Newcastle academy graduates

By Russell Hughes

Alan Hansen of Liverpool (right) attempts to challenge Paul Gascoigne of Newcastle United during their Division One football match held at Anfield, Liverpool on 21st December 1985. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (Bob Thomas/Getty Images).
Alan Hansen of Liverpool (right) attempts to challenge Paul Gascoigne of Newcastle United during their Division One football match held at Anfield, Liverpool on 21st December 1985. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (Bob Thomas/Getty Images). /
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Steven Taylor

The 30-year-old may have been born in London, but he is a pure Geordie – going to school at the nearby Whitley Bay High School.

After a brief loan spell with Wycombe Wanderers, Steven Taylor made his first team debut after coming on as a substitute for Andy O’Brien in 2004.

Since then, Taylor has made over 200 appearances for Newcastle United – but with his contract up at the end of the season, who knows if he will extend his stay.

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