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Newcastle United: The all-time top five managers in club history

By Roy Emanuel

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18: Kevin Keegan (R) poses with Chief Executive Chris Mort after being officially announced as the new Newcastle United manager, at St James Park on January 18, 2008 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, UNITED KINGDOM - JANUARY 18: Kevin Keegan (R) poses with Chief Executive Chris Mort after being officially announced as the new Newcastle United manager, at St James Park on January 18, 2008 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) /
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MARSEILLE, FRANCE – MAY 6: (FILE PHOTO) Manager Sir Bobby Robson of Newcastle United enters the stadium before the game starts during the UEFA Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg match between Olympique De Marseille and Newcastle United at the Stade Velodrome on May 6, 2004 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
MARSEILLE, FRANCE – MAY 6: (FILE PHOTO) Manager Sir Bobby Robson of Newcastle United enters the stadium before the game starts during the UEFA Cup Semi-Final, Second Leg match between Olympique De Marseille and Newcastle United at the Stade Velodrome on May 6, 2004 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) /

Sir Bobby Robson (1999-2004)

A change in manager normally does have an impact on a football team, but sometimes the positives are not always immediate. For Sir Bobby Robson and Newcastle United, that was absolutely not the case.

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Robson took over in September of 1999 from a frustrated Ruud Gullit, and the 8-0 domination of Sheffield Wednesday in his debut was a moment that sent shockwaves throughout the league.

Robson had seen quite a bit before leading the Magpies, and had developed a reputation for his outstanding player management. Previous stops had included the English national team, PSV Eindhoven and Barcelona.

Originally, the plan was for him to take over from Kenny Daglish. However, his work in the Netherlands kept that from happening right away.

But when Robson did become manager, it was a remarkable turnaround. Consistent Premier League finishes, runners-up in the 2001 UEFA Intertoto Cup and a magical march to the semi-finals of the 2003-04 UEFA Cup were all notable highlights.

His relationship with the club and the supporters was truly special, and he is a figure that is still celebrated in various ways.

A struggling side always requires a change. Few changes at Newcastle United will ever be as monumental as the introduction of Sir Bobby Robson as manager.

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