Gary
Speed came to Newcastle for 5.5 million from Everton.
The Welsh international, who has also captains his country possesses
a solid all round game allied to good heading and long range
shooting that has regularly seen him get amongst the goals.
He had a solid season in 01/02 as Newcastle fought their way
to a Champions League place scoring 8 goals during the season.
He has played a huge part in taking Newcastle back into the
Champions League in the 02/03 season where Newcastle finished
a place above where they finished the season before, this time
in third place.
