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Steve Watson from WBC to Newcastle Utd
Steve Watson from WBC to Newcastle United and professional jockey makes it from the Boy’s club. In December 1990 Ex Wallsend Boys’ Club member, Steve Watson became the youngest ever player for Newcastle United when he stepped on as substitute at Wolverhampton, at the age of 16 years and 223 days. Steve was the fourth 16-year old to play for Newcastle after Paul Ferris, Jock Finlay and Neil McDonald, but at 16 years 223 days, he was the youngest by 72 days. Ironically he had followed the path of McDonald, who also started at Wallsend Boys’ Club before moving on... Read More