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HE became an instant Newcastle hero when he scored a sensational 35-yard lob goal against Manchester United 25 years ago.

And his flamboyant defending coupled with a dashing tache saw him become a firm fans' favourite during his five years on Tyneside.

This ex-defender will go down as a real cult hero with Newcastle fans

But event the stoutest Geordie fan might struggle to recognise this 54-year-old former footballer today.

It is of course Philippe Albert, who currently works as a TV pundit for Belgian TV in his homeland.

In 1994 Albert left Anderlecht to sign for Kevin Keegan's Newcastle U manchester united jersey lifestyle sports nited.

He revealed that he turned down transfers to design manchester united jersey Italian sides Juventus and Fiorentina Croatia National Team Jerseysbecause he preferred the weather in the north of England.

And being a huge fan of Keegan from his Liverpool days, it was a dream come true for Albert to play under his hero.

Albert seemed to enjAustralia National Team Jerseysoy playing in Keegan's attack-minded teams.

Philippe Albert, and his magnificent tache, are fondly remembered on Tyneside

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