Newcastle United's Worst-Ever Premier League XI

9. FORWARD - Stephane Guivarc'h

Newcastle United: 1998

Nationality: French

Position: Forward Cost: £3.5 million (Signed from Auxerre)

Premier League Appearances: 4

Premier League Goals: 1

Stephane Guivarc'h arrived at Newcastle as a World Cup winner in 1998 - yet he made just four appearances in the Premier League for the Magpies after his £3.5 million move before he departed for Rangers.

Once Ruud Gullit took over, he simply didn't fancy Guivarc'h and he was sold having netted just once.

Undoubtedly a player with talent, but he didn't have the opportunity to show it at St James'...

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