In Focus: Newcastle's Premier League legends, from Alan Shearer to Shola Ameobi

Newcastle have experienced lofty peaks and deep troughs in the Premier League era — but they have rarely been short of talented stars. We take a look at five of the Tynesiders' greatest players over the past 30 years.

Bobby '90: Newcastle United's 2002-03 Champions League odyssey - The Athletic

Newcastle United's top 25 Premier League strikers: Who has made our list of goal heroes? - Chronicle Live

Newcastles Alan Shearer is concratulated by team mate Shola Ameobi after scoring his second against Bayern Munich during their pre-season friendly at St. James' Park, Newcastle, Tuesday August 5, 2003 Stock Photo

The flight of the Magpies: star strikers and broken wings

Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1: Shola Ameobi denies visitors fiery derby win

Newcastle 1 Sunderland 1: Shola Ameobi denies visitors fiery derby win

Newcastle United - BBC Sport

187 Champions League Bayer Leverkusen V Newcastle United Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

Alan Shearer's verdict on HIS greatest ever goal - Chronicle Live

It's been 20 years since Newcastle's last Champions League odyssey

Team of the Decade: Newcastle United - Last Word on Football

In pictures: Alan Shearer's career highlights for Newcastle United and England - Chronicle Live