Andy Carroll had scored three goals in 29 games for Newcastle United prior to the 2009-10 campaign, but it was his talismanic form during their Championship winning season that saw him propel his name into the spotlight.
The Newcastle academy graduate bagged a formidable total of 17 goals and 12 assists in 39 appearances as the Magpies lifted the Championship title with an astonishing 102 points.
Danny Simpson had joined Newcastle on loan until January 2010, and signed on a permanent basis after establishing himself as a key first team player under Chris Hughton.
