From Ashes legend with England as the world's No 1 fast bowler to the Press box as the voice of the Toon on Talksport - it's been some journey for Steve Harmison.
Through it all, as he travelled around the world with England, Harmison has always been on red alert when it comes to his beloved Magpies. Harmison has been close pals with United legends Alan Shearer and Rob Lee for years and even this season he was one of the men Eddie Howe telephoned to come in and chat with the current squad about living with the intensity of high-level sport.
It was last summer that Talksport handed Harmison the role of Newcastle correspondent on their much-loved shows. Harmison had already been regular on the station but sees a huge difference between now and before the takeover.