Throughout the course of Newcastle United’s history, whether in good times or bad, goalscorers have been ever-present. None were as good as Alan Shearer.
Hughie Gallacher may have a claim to that throne as the last man to lead the Magpies to league glory. Or Jackie Milburn, the iconic Ashington bagsman who secured three FA Cup titles in the 1950s.
Shearer may not have the silverware to boot but his 206 goals in black-and-white stripes is golden - and a club record. While Newcastle have mainly been fighting relegation - recent years aside - since his retirement, they have still boasted several top-level strikers.
But who ranks as the best? NewcastleWorld has ranked the best 10 strikers since Shearer’s retirement 18 years ago.
1. Alexander Isak
If it were not for his niggling injuries, people would already be talking about him among Europe’s best. Isak’s potential is frightening - and it would potentially take a world-record fee to prise him from St James’ Park. | Getty Images
2. Callum Wilson
Like Isak, his injuries have blemished his otherwise stellar career on Tyneside. Wilson scores goals - but staying fit is the concern. Only Shearer has scored more goals for Newcastle in the Premier League. | Getty Images
3. Demba Ba
The inner nostalgia wanted to put him at No.2 but longevity favoured Wilson. Ba was a phenom on his day - but he only stayed at Newcastle for 18 months before jumping ship. Alan Pardew moving him onto the left flank will forever puzzle Toon supporters. | Getty Images
4. Papiss Cisse
His place on this list is largely due to his first six months. Cisse came out the blocks like a greyhound, bagging 13 goals in 14 games - and almost every strike was a screamer. He never repeated those heroics but provided several memorable moments, most notably in the Europa League. | Getty Images