Mackem Claims Toon Can Rule Out Qualifying Europe!
Last updated : 05 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Sunderland's version of Lee Clark (the Geordie who played for the Mackems), Waddle made 191 appearances for Newcastle (scoring 52 goals) in a great five year spell at the club.
But he reminded us many times that he had an ambition to play for Sunderland ... and he achieved it late in his career.
He signed for Newcastle from Tow Law Town for a set of strips and £1,000 in 1980. Was a sausage maker who went on to play for England, and was sold to Spurs in 1985, a move that unofficially cost Jack Charlton his job.
Chris Waddle: "It never seems to be a smooth ship at Newcastle and these are worrying times for the fans.
"In the past they have tried to buy success but it doesn't look like Kevin (Keegan) will be given the funds so he will have to wheel and deal.
"These are interesting times for everyone outside looking in. The uncertainty surrounding the club and the owner doesn't help.
"It is bad news for the fans and I can only see a mid-table finish being the best they can get.
"At the moment they are a million miles away from challenging for titles.
"Newcastle need at least four quality players but Kevin will have his work cut out to try and bring them in."