Played for Newcastle: 2002-05 Position: Centre Midfielder League Appearances: 110 League goals: 9 Perhaps an unpopular decision among a lot of Newcastle United fans but despite Jenas' "goldfish bowl" comments and fading performances throughout the 2004-05 season the midfielder didn't half run a lot. The Englishman was the definition of a box-to-box midfielder and looked like he covered a marathon each match, successfully winning tackles, breaking up play and controlling the pace of the game. Jenas had a great engine and it was evident to see by the amount of ground he covered per game. He was a significant factor in the re-establishment, or the return of the entertainers under Robson - winning the 2002-03 PFA Young Player of The Year - and at one point looked like he would be a strong contender to become the next Newcastle United captain (Graeme Souness made him vice captain in 2004-05).
NCTJ-accredited football writer with an MA in Sports Journalism. What Culture football editor. Write for the official Newcastle United programme. Former video reporter at North News. Featured and published in the Sunderland Echo, Shields Gazette, Mail Online, The Mirror, The Sun and others.
