Colin Suggett
| Date of birth | 30 December 1948 |
| Place of birth | Washington |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Midfielder |
A local lad who began his career on Wearside and ended it on Tyneside, Colin's best days were behind him when he linked up with the relegated Magpies. He made a telling contribution on the coaching staff for over a decade though and had a stint as caretaker manager following Willie McFaul's departure in 1988.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 01 Jan 1966 | 01 Jul 1969 | |
| West Bromwich Albion | 01 Jul 1969 | 01 Feb 1973 | |
| Norwich City | 01 Feb 1973 | 01 Aug 1978 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-79 | Newcastle United | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1978-79 | Newcastle United | League Division Two | 20 | 3 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Aug 1978 | Newcastle United v West Ham United | L | 0-3 | League Division Two | |
| 26 Aug 1978 | Newcastle United v Luton Town | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 29 Aug 1978 | Watford v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Cup | 2nd round |
| 02 Sep 1978 | Cambridge United v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 09 Sep 1978 | Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers | W | 3-1 | League Division Two | |
| 16 Sep 1978 | Wrexham v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 23 Sep 1978 | Newcastle United v Orient | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 30 Sep 1978 | Notts County v Newcastle United | W | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 07 Oct 1978 | Newcastle United v Leicester City | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 14 Oct 1978 | Sunderland v Newcastle United | D | 1-1 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Oct 1978 | Charlton Athletic v Newcastle United | L | 4-1 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Oct 1978 | Newcastle United v Cardiff City | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
| 04 Nov 1978 | Bristol Rovers v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 11 Nov 1978 | Newcastle United v Millwall | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Nov 1978 | Luton Town v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 22 Nov 1978 | Newcastle United v Cambridge United | W | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 02 Dec 1978 | Crystal Palace v Newcastle United | L | 1-0 | League Division Two | |
| 30 Dec 1978 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United | L | 2-0 | League Division Two | |
| 10 Mar 1979 | Cardiff City v Newcastle United | L | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 18 Apr 1979 | Newcastle United v Notts County | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
| 21 Apr 1979 | Newcastle United v Fulham | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 25 Apr 1979 | Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United | W | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
| 28 Apr 1979 | Stoke City v Newcastle United | D | 0-0 | League Division Two | |
| 02 May 1979 | Newcastle United v Bristol Rovers | W | 3-0 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.