On this Day – 5th October

Len Shackleton had a debut to remember for Newcastle United on this day back in 1946, scoring six goals in The Magpies 13-0 victory over Newport County. Shackleton, dubbed the “Crown Prince of Soccer” had recently joined Newcastle from fellow Second Division side Bradford Park Avenue in a deal worth £13,000. The outside-forward started the […]

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