Tom Coulthard - Poet

The Scribe - Tom Coulthard

When Newcastle were promoted in 1948-49 the Evening Chronicle produced a promotion souvenir. As well as being packed full of wonderful statistics, two pages were given over to Tom Coulthard (a member of the "sports staff") to recall some famous players of the past.

The Net Smasher - Bill Appleyard

When "Bill" swung his foot at the ball it was invariably a "net smasher"

The Grim - Wilf Low

Grim in his methods and fearless to the point of grave risk to himself in the headlong dive for the ball that he often employed

The Man with the Peculiar Gate - Sandy Higgins

Possessed of a peculiar gait that deceived the opposition

The Unhappy Crosser - Jim Lawrence

Whilst brilliant in goal, was not too happy with the crosses that came high from the left

Dainty Feet - Andy McCombie

Dainty on his feet as a dancer. Now over 70, Andy is still delicate in his foot-tread

Old Rubber Legs - Peter McWilliam

Popularly believed to be possessed of India-rubber legs and Developed a famous little body wriggle that was annoyingly deceptive

Gives Splendid Service - "Tadger" Stewart

Was one of the two-footed variety who had a marvellous knack of using his head. A delicate type of player with a splendid service.

Thunder Thighs - Albert Shepherd

Conditions did not worry Albert whose remarkable thigh powers enabled him to play through when others were muddied down

Earth Shaker - Bobby Templeton

Played in the Ibrox match when disaster attended the simultaneous action of stand occupants in all dropping to their seats after being brought to their feet by "Bobby's" brilliant speed and footwork.

[Twenty five people died and 500 were injured during the match between Scotland and England at Ibrox in 1902. The disaster was blamed on the fact that the wooden steps supported on pillars could not withstand the weight of a crowd swaying back and forth].

Smiler - George Wilson

A dour scot to the eye, but deservedly known as "smiler" to his comrades - five-foot-nothing of football cunning but carrying weight that made him respected by the opposition

Little Miss Tactful - Mary Bulmer

A lady of great tact. Can soothe the most irate applicants for season tickets