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Newcastle United: Top ten midfielders in club history

By Roy Emanuel

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 7: Gary Speed of Newcastle is presented with an award for playing his 400th Premiership match by Sir Bobby Robson before the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on February 7, 2004 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 7: Gary Speed of Newcastle is presented with an award for playing his 400th Premiership match by Sir Bobby Robson before the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Newcastle United and Leicester City at St. James Park on February 7, 2004 in Newcastle, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images) /
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26th April 1911: Bradford City goalkeeper Mark Mellors in action during the FA Cup final replay against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Bradford won 1-0. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
26th April 1911: Bradford City goalkeeper Mark Mellors in action during the FA Cup final replay against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Bradford won 1-0. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) /

8 – Colin Veitch (1899-1914)

Footballers can possess many talents outside of the game, and those abilities will often flourish once the player has walked away from the pitch. A true “renaissance man” in more ways than one, many fans would argue that Colin Veitch was the greatest Magpie of all-time.

Intelligent, creative and incredibly versatile, Veitch captained a Newcastle United side that achieved massive success. Three First Division titles and one FA Cup were captured during his stay, and United also appeared in four other cup finals.

Able to play in essentially any position of the line-up, it is almost difficult to find a place for him in terms of position. Veitch made more than 300 appearances for the Toon.

However, some of his most fascinating work came after football. A composer and playwright, Veitch co-founded the People’s Theatre in Heaton and later became a journalist with The Chronicle.

He became a bit of a pioneer in that sense, finding himself banned from the Newcastle press box in 1929.

United’s amazing 125 years of history has produced so many talented individuals and wonderful personalities. It all started with Colin Veitch, and one would not be incorrect to say there has not been a midfielder or player quite like him.

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