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Newcastle United must avoid Tino Asprilla debate should another marquee transfer arrive

Newcastle Tino Newcastle United Faustino Asprilla Kevin Keegan Eddie Howe Crystal Palace Alexander Isak Peter Beardsley Magpies

One of Tyneside’s great debates stems from a risk Kevin Keegan took in February 1996. With Newcastle United nine points clear in the Premier League title race, the messianic manager persuaded Sir John Hall to stump up £6.7million to sign Faustino Asprilla from Parma.

The Columbian arrived as a UEFA Cup winner and it was hoped he could cement the Magpies’ grip on the division and clinch a first league title in 70 years. However, Newcastle infamously crumbled and Manchester United were crowned champions just three months later.

Asprilla scored just three goals in 14 games as Keegan’s men capitulated. To this day, the 1995-96 campaign remains one of the top flight's most memorable.

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