Newcastle United Transfers: Every Graham Carr Signing Ranked Worst To Best

40. Emmanuel Riviere

Signed From: Monaco

Imagine a world where Newcastle send their scouts to Monaco in 2014 and Emmanuel Riviere is the player they decide to sign. Never a prolific striker in his time in France, the enthusiastic front-man has thus far scored a total of 3 goals in black and white - two against Crystal Palace in the League Cup and one against an already relegated QPR, which he actually conspired to entirely mis-kick into the goal.

He's not blessed with a striker's touch, or striker's instincts and he usually looks like he's about to have a breakdown when faced with possession in a dangerous area.

39. Henri Saivet

Signed From: Bordeaux

Henri Saivet is actually something of a mystery. Signed in January 2016 for a reported fee of £5million, the defensive midfielder played a grand total of 4 games, including one half against Everton in which he was the only good player before he was dropped out of the first team picture.

Sent out on loan to St Etienne, it's unlikely there's a future for him, even with Newcastle looking for midfielders.

38. Sol Campbell

Signed From: Unattached

When Newcastle came up from the Championship in 2010, it looked like a fairly smart move: he was experienced, could probably still offer something as a bit part player and cost nothing in transfer fees. Unfortunately, the middle part of that assessment proved to be incorrect.

He proved to be the last veteran signing of Graham Carr's time at Newcastle, and was clearly deemed a waste of wages. Looking at what he offered on the pitch, it's hard to argue.