THERE’S only one United – but could Newcastle have joined the list of cities which are represented by two clubs?
For 10 years the city did have two competing teams – Newcastle West End and Newcastle East End - and that decade of rivalry is the focus of a forthcoming book by Newcastle United historian Paul Joannou.
The book focuses on West End, described by Paul as the city’s “forgotten club”. It was formed in August 1882 from a cricket club, as was Stanley FC which became Newcastle East End. After the Northern League began, West End were runners up to champions Ironopolis, in 1890.
