Newcastle v Liverpool: Nineties nostalgia cult heroes from both

Jamie Redknapp: Liverpool

We couldn’t not mention this Reds legend. Between 1991 and 2002 Redknapp made 237 appearances for the club, scoring 30 goals in the process. A creative force, and highly technical on the ball, he was one of the best central midfielders of his generation and deserved to feature more times than the 17 occasions he did for England.

David Ginola: Newcastle

While he only scored six goals in 58 appearances for Newcastle, there is no doubt that the French icon can be considered a cult hero. Stylish in both his playing style and appearance, fans will have fond memories of him marauding down the wing in the black and white.

Nolberto Solano: Newcastle

The Peruvian winger had two stints with the club, his first between 1998 and 2004 with the second coming between 2005 and 2007. During his initial spell, he scored 37 times in 182 appearances and swiftly became a fan favourite for his industry and willingness to take on opponents.

Ian Rush: Liverpool

In his second spell at the Reds between 1988 and 1996 the forward found the net on 90 occasions in 245 outings and was a key member of the squad. Arguably one of the best strikers to come through the club, Rush was a naturally instinctive scorer.

Faustino Asprilla: Newcastle

Another Magpies icon, the Colombian forward made 48 appearances for the side, however, he only scored nine goals between 1996 and 1998. Nevertheless, he built up a considerable fan club and is still fondly remembered in the north east even today.

Robbie Fowler: Liverpool

One more who had two separate stints at the Reds, between 1993 and 2001 Fowler featured 236 times, scoring 120 goals in the process, with his first 100 available to view below. He was one of Liverpool’s most clinical finishers of the nineties.

Alan Shearer: Newcastle

Last but certainly by no means least is Coral’s very own. From 1996 until 2006, the Magpies legend struck 148 goals in 303 appearances, establishing himself as one of the most feared centre forwards in the Premier League and is still adored around St James’ Park, where fans still chant his name on matchday.

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