Established in the year of our Lord 1892, Newcastle United chose the heart of England for their engagements, playing their matches at the monument they call St James' Park. A cordial old bird, she's been reared over the years to accommodate the roars and bellows of the Toon Army.
According to a casual glance at what Transfermarkt has to say, we find that the total market value of the blokes wearing the famous black and white stripes is estimated to be around the tidy sum of £624 million. A pretty penny, but then that's what one expects in today's inflated market.
The team is composed of 32 members, an eclectic blend of youth and experience with the median age sitting comfortably at 25. A fitting number for a team that's seen more ups and downs than a lift operator at Harrods.
But the lads aren't ones to sit around idly, oh no. This season, whilst not competing for the revered 'Old Firm' of yesteryears before 2013, they're breaking sweat and bones in three distinct competitions. They're holding on admirably in the Premier League, sat like an unsettled pigeon in the 12th berth. They made a valiant, if ultimately fruitless, effort to reach the League Cup, ending their run in the Quarter-Finals. As for the Champions League, they're still embroiled in the throes of the League Phase, aiming for the stars.
