HERE Leigh Edwards takes a look back at the links between Hammers
and Saturday's visitors to Upton Park, Newcastle United.
ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL
England international Lee Bowyer has played for both West Ham United and Newcastle United. Moving to Upton Park from Leeds United for £100,000 in January 2003, he was unable to prevent West Ham's relegation that season and made ten Premiership appearances prior to joining Newcastle in July 2003. He made a significant contribution as the Magpies were FA Cup semi-finalists and UEFA Cup quarter-finalists last season. However, he was sent off three times during the campaign, one of which involved a well-publicised incident with team-mate Kieron Dyer.
IN SAFE KEEPING
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop is currently in his second spell at West Ham. Moving to St James' Park from Reading for £1,575,000 in August 1995, the Trinidad & Tobago international helped Newcastle finish Premiership runners-up in two consecutive seasons and made 53 Premiership appearances prior to joining West Ham in July 1998. He starred as the Hammers finished fifth in the top-flight in 1998-99 and played 105 Premiership games before following Harry Redknapp to Portsmouth in July 2002, returning to West Ham in July 2005.
LEADING MARKSMAN
Former West Ham United striker Les Ferdinand was leading marksman as Newcastle United finished Premiership runners-up in 1995-96. Moving to St James' Park from QPR for £6,000,000 in June 1995, the England international starred alongside Alan Shearer as Newcastle were also Premiership runners-up in 1996-97 and netted 41 goals in 68 Premiership games before being sold to Spurs for £6,000,000 in August 1997. He joined West Ham for £200,000 in January 2003 but was unable to prevent relegation, scoring twice in 14 Premiership outings prior to joining Leicester City in July 2003.
TITLE TRIUMPH
Ex-West Ham United midfielder Rob Lee featured prominently in Newcastle United's 1992-93 First Division title triumph. Moving to St James' Park from Charlton Athletic for £700,000 in September 1992, the England international also starred as Newcastle twice finished Premiership runners-up. He played for the Magpies in two consecutive FA Cup finals and netted 44 goals in 303 League games before being sold to Derby County for £250,000 in February 2002. Joining West Ham in August 2003, he made 16 First Division appearances before moving to Oldham Athletic in November 2004.
WEMBLEY WINNER
One-time West Ham centre-forward Vic Keeble starred in Newcastle United's 1955 FA Cup final success. Moving to St James' Park from Colchester United for £15,000 in February 1952, he was Newcastle's leading marksman in 1955-56 and netted 56 goals in 104 First Division games prior to joining West Ham for £10,000 in October 1957. He was an influential figure as the Hammers won the Second Division title in 1957-58 and finished sixth in the top-flight in 1958-59, scoring 45 times in 76 League outings while at Upton Park until injury forced his retirement.
CHAMPIONSHIP SUCCESS
Former Newcastle United striker Paul Goddard was a key figure in West Ham's 1980-81 Second Division championship success. Moving to Upton Park from QPR for £800,000 in August 1980, the England international also starred as the Hammers took Liverpool to a League Cup final replay in 1980-81. He was joint top scorer in 1982-83, netting 54 times in 170 League games before being sold to Newcastle for £415,000 in November 1986. Helping the Magpies avoid relegation that season, he scored 19 goals in 61 League outings prior to joining Derby County for £425,000 in July 1988.
TWO SPELLS
Ex-Newcastle United striker Pop Robson had two spells at West Ham. Signing professional at St James' Park in November 1962, the England U-23 international starred as Newcastle won the Second Division title in 1964-65 and Fairs Cup in 1969, netting 82 goals in 206 League games prior to joining West Ham for £120,000 in February 1971. He was leading marksman in 1972-73 and moved to Sunderland for £145,000 in June 1974. Rejoining the Hammers for £80,000 in October 1976, he scored 94 times in 227 League games overall before returning to Sunderland for £45,000 in June 1979.
CUP FINALIST
Former West Ham left-back Stuart Pearce played for Newcastle United in the 1998 FA Cup final. Moving to St James' Park from Nottingham Forest in July 1997, the England international made 37 Premiership appearances for Newcastle prior to joining West Ham in August 1999. He overcame a broken leg and scored twice in 42 League outings while at Upton Park before moving to Manchester City in July 2001. Striker Keith Robson moved from Newcastle to West Ham in September 1974 and scored in the 1976 ECWC final, netting 13 goals in 68 League games for the Hammers.
TOP SCORER
Former Newcastle United striker Paul Kitson was West Ham United's top scorer in 1996-97. Moving to St James' Park from Derby County for £2,250,000 in September 1994, the England U-21 international twice helped Newcastle finish Premiership runners-up and netted ten goals in 36 Premiership games before being sold to West Ham for £2,300,000 in February 1997. He starred as the Hammers avoided relegation that season and scored 18 times in 63 League outings prior to joining Brighton in August 2002. The likes of Franz Carr, John Dowsey, Jimmy Loughlin and Ike Tate also played for both clubs.