NUFC History - 1960s

The Durham Daddler - Newcastle's history is littered with gifted but enigmatic players who have excited with their skill but frustrated with their inconsistency. Exceptional but unpredictable, Chester-le-Street born Suddick is a prime example. Bobby Moncur believed he could have been as good as George Best but United sold him at 22.

Swinging Sixties - During the sixties United's fortunes swung like a pendulum do. With disastrous relegation followed by Joe Harvey returning to lead the side back into the First and then to Fairs Cup glory. All the seasons are summarised here along with classic action pictures from Football Monthly

We Can Work it Out Newcastle's return to the First Division in 1965/66 proved to be one long hard slog as Harvey's men struggled to prevent an immediate return. Salvation came in the unlikely guise of a prematurely balding inside-forward from Sheffield

Gimme Gimme Some Winning - 1966-67 - Near relegation, a record signing, sale of a crowd favourite, rioting fans, pitch invasions, open warfare between the club and the council and a testimonial to a true great. Just another tedious season on Tyneside

The 1969 Fairs Cup team - The triumphant United side that brought back United's one and only European trophy in 1968/69 remained fairly consistent. Newcastle's style was hard and direct with no quarter given at either the front or the back and it was generally much more than the continentals could handle.

The Age of The Toilet Roll [1960s] - There were less of them, but the ones who turned up were certainly having a busy time. This was the decade that brought us invading, chanting, singing, roof climbing, hobnail boot wearing, toilet roll hurling, bottle throwing, fighting hooligans. At least those who stayed at home were given regular TV football for the first time.

Hoolys, Bottles, Toon and Trouble [1960's] It started with kids, schoolyard songs and toilet rolls but ended with skinheads, bottles and knives. It was a story of innocence lost and hooligans gained. Unfortunately it was just the first chapter of a lengthy book

Tyne Wear Derby [1960s] - When United were relegated in 1960/61 the first derbies were played in Division 2 and some huge crowds turned up. Sunderland had the edge results wise with United failing to win at Roker Park but by the end of the decade Tyne was definitely on top