1898 James Alton Hunter born, Balfron, Scotland. (1919 & 1924-25)

Left back who was on the club's books in 1919 but failed to make a first team appearance and moved on to Motherwell. 

Returning to SJP from Falkirk in January 1924, Hunter served as cover for first -choice Frank Hudspeth and debuted in a 2-2 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

The last of his dozen games for United was at Bolton Wanderers in December 1924 and he later emigrated to the USA, extending his career with New Bedford Whalers.

1946 Arthur Horsfield born, Newcastle. (1969)

Spotted playing youth football in his native Newcastle by Middlesbrough, England youth international centre forward Arthur spent six years at Ayresome Park from 1963, helping them return to Division One. 

Signed as striking cover by Joe Harvey for £17,000 in January 1969, he made an instant impact with a goal within three minutes of his debut, at Manchester City.

Heavy rain at Maine Road however saw that game abandoned before half time, meaning that the goal and Arthur's debut were then expunged from official records.

He did find the net against Burnley at home and was rewarded with a starting place in the Fairs Cup home win over Setubal.

Goals at Spurs and at home to Sheffield Wednesday followed, but by the time United claimed silverware in Budapest Arthur was a Swindon Town player after the Wiltshire side celebrated promotion to Division Two by breaking their transfer record - allowing United to recoup their outlay. 

"King Arthur" twice won the Anglo Italian Cup with Swindon, before moving on to Charlton Athletic in 1972. A stint at Watford was then followed by a loan to non-leaguers Dartford. Settling in nearby Gravesend, Arthur then worked for the Royal Mail.

1969 Michael O'Neill born, Portadown, Northern Ireland. (1987-89)

Striker who netted thirteen times in his first season after arriving from Northern Irish side Coleraine, and was seemly destined for a big future at United under the guidance of his fellow countryman Willie McFaul.

The highlight of Michael's debut season was a memorable hat-trick in the 4-0 stuffing of Luton Town @ SJP, that featured Kenny Wharton's celebrated sit-on-the-ball pose.

And the first of 31 full international caps (4 goals) followed in February 1988 against Greece, but injury and illness were to badly affect his career at SJP.

After a difficult second season, O'Neill moved to Dundee United as Jim Smith overhauled his squad following relegation.

His next appearance at SJP saw him playing  as a trialist for the smoggies in a 1992 pre- season game, although he looked a shadow of his former self and failed to win a deal.

Later transfers took Michael to Hibernian, Coventry City, Aberdeen, Reading, Wigan, St.Johnstone, Portland Timbers (USA), Clydebank, Boston Bulldogs (USA), Glentoran and Ayr United on a part-time basis, also working as a financial adviser.

A first step into management saw him coach at Cowdenbeath, before taking over as the new Brechin City boss in 2006.

Two years later O'Neill moved on to take over at League of Ireland side Shamrock Rovers and came up against the Magpies in a pre- season game at Tallaght Stadium in 2009.

In December 2011 he became manager of Northern Ireland, overcoming a difficult start of just one victory in eighteen games to qualify for Euro 2016.

Signing an extended deal before the finals, Michael's stock rose still further when his side reached the last 16, before losing to Wales.

Recognition of that achievement came with the award of an MBE in the Honours List, presented to him by the Queen at Buckingham Palace in February 2017.

O'Neill was linked heavily with the Scotland job in 2018 but reportedly turned it down in favour of staying with Northern Ireland.

He was tempted back into club management in November 2019 by Championship basement side Stoke City.

By July 2020 Michael had steered them out of the relegation zone and up to 15th and then 14th in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons.

Sacked by the Potters in August 2022, he started his second spell as Northern Ireland boss that December.

1980 David Rozehnal born, Sternbeck, Czech Republic. (2007-08)

The first arrival as manager Sam Allardyce set about reshaping Newcastle's defence, Czech international centre-half Rozenhal was signed from Paris St.Germain at an eventual cost of £2.9m in June 2007.

Debuting alongside Steven Taylor in an opening day victory at Bolton, he made just 25 appearances (including seven as sub), before departing from SJP early in 2008.

Played in holding midfield and full back roles by both Allardyce and his successor Kevin Keegan, Rozehnal sought an exit and joined Italian side Lazio on loan.

At the heart of his dissatisfaction with life on Tyneside was concern that not playing in central defence would affect his chances of selection for the Euro 2008 tournament.

Initially doing well in Rome, David held on to his international place and started all three Czech games in the tournament  - although they exited in the first stage.

Having made his Lazio move permanent that summer - with United recouping their fee - things began to unravel in Italy as David lost his first team place. 

Linked with various clubs in summer 2009, Rozehnal joined German outfit SV Hamburg and helped them to a seventh place finish in his maiden Bundesliga campaign.

Loaned to Lille for the 2010/11 season, he played with future Toon duo Mathieu Debuchy and Yohan Cabaye as they completed a French league and cup double.

Agreeing a permanent transfer, Rozehnal remained at Lille until in 2015, moving on to Belgian side KV Oostende.

He retired from professional football in April 2018 but continued to turn out for Czech Republic amateur club Sokol Kožušany.

1987 Death of Bobby Ancell, 76.
(1936-44)

1988 Death of Jack Little, 83.
(1927-28)

1983 Jonas Gutierrez born, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (2008-15)

A player who promised much when making his competitive debut at Old Trafford on the first weekend of the 2008/09 season, having made a switch from Real Mallorca.

However, that early form and strong, direct running in possession became less and less effective following an injury layoff after just four outings, all under Kevin Keegan.

33 appearances in all competitions (25 starts) in what became a relegation season failed to produce a single goal for the player who was nicknamed "Spiderman" for his masked scoring celebration in Spain - although he did find the net for Argentina.

And although remaining popular among some supporters, a lack of goal assists over the campaign led to accusations of the "nice hair, but flatters to deceive" variety.

There was a sting in the tail for United, who initially let it be known that they had signed Jonas on a free - only for a Spanish court judge to subsequently rule that a fee of £5m was payable - half to Real Mallorca, half to former club, Velez Sarsfield.

Expected to leave SJP and linked with top -flight clubs in England, Portugal, Italy and Greece, Jonas elected instead to stay - a decision aided by national team coach Diego Maradona confirming that playing in the Championship was no barrier to selection. 

Netting in pre-season at Darlington, he was one of the successes of a side that brought the Championship trophy to Tyneside.

Forming a productive partnership down the left with Jose Enrique, Gutierrez scored the first of his four league goals with a run and deflected shot against Peterborough United at SJP in November 2009.

And although the Spiderman mask didn't appear that day, it was in full view the following March after a fine solo effort against Barnsley at the Leazes End.

Playing for Argentina in their World Cup warm-ups, Jonas appeared at right back for their opening two games in South Africa - against Nigeria and South Korea.

Two bookings then saw him sit out the third group game, returning as a substitute in a more orthodox left wing role in the Second Round victory over Mexico. However Jonas stayed on the bench as Argentina exited in the Quarter Finals to Germany.

Missing just a handful of games in the next three seasons, Jonas had signed a new four year deal in 2011 but apparently fell from favour early in the 2013/14 campaign.

It later transpired that he'd been diagnosed with testicular cancer and have surgery in his native Argentina shortly after appearing against Cardiff City in October 2013.

However, than information wasn't made public for almost a year and Gutierrez resurfaced when loaned out to Premier League rivals Norwich City in January 2014. 

Linking back up with ex-boss Chris Hughton at Carrow Road, he made just two starts and two substitute appearances before Hughton was sacked and City went down.

Absent for pre-season on Tyneside, Jonas appeared on TV in Argentina in September to confirm his illness - and reveal the loss of his trademark long hair due to chemotherapy.

Receiving great support from players and fans alike, the team wore shirts in support of him for their next game against Hull, Papiss Cisse revealing a T-shirt with the message "always looking forward Jonas" after scoring.

Returning to training, Jonas made a playing comeback in an U21 game against West Ham just before Christmas and returned to the senior squad following the exit of Alan Pardew and installation of John Carver.

Named on the bench for the home win over Aston Villa in February 2015, Gutierrez made his first appearance against Manchester United at SJP just days later. 

Coming off the bench he was given the captain's armband by fellow countryman Fabricio Coloccini amid massive applause, later commenting that "It was a great moment for me - I will remember for the rest of my life the reception".

Nine more games followed, culminating in the final day relegation-decider against West Ham at SJP, when his deflected late strike seal United's Premier League status - a confrontational goal celebration seemingly directed towards Mike Ashley.

Gutierrez confirmed that the club had been less than supportive during his illness and then claimed to have been informed of his release (along with Ryan Taylor) in a phone call from John Carver soon after.

Joining Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna, Jonas was back in the UK the following March to face his former employer in a disability discrimination tribunal.

Finding in favour of the player, the tribunal ruled that United had to pay damages of an undisclosed amount.

He signed for Argentinean side Defensa y Justicia in September 2016, moving across Buenos Aires to Independiente the following July on a two-year deal.

However, he was back at Defensa on loan a year later, before making a permanent switch to Banfield in July 2019.

Jonas retired in November 2021 after a brief spell at Club Almagro. He then took over managerial duties at the Argentinean second tier side.

In July 2025 he appeared in an Adidas advert for Newcastle's new third kit set in the Tyneside Irish Centre.