Newcastle United’s storied history with center-forwards is once again in the spotlight as Callum Wilson aims to reach a significant milestone. With four games remaining in the season, Wilson is just one goal shy of his 50th for the club. His contributions have been invaluable, both in times of triumph and adversity, and reaching this landmark would be a fitting tribute to his service before his contract concludes.
Callum Wilson said: “He has been a magnificent servant both in bad and good times and he’s straddled both. The funny thing is that neither Isak nor Wilson are at their aggressive best right now. Our Swede has tapered off since Wembley and Wilson has run around without purpose or threat since he came back from injury to make regular fleeting sub appearances.”
Wilson’s journey with Newcastle has been marked by his leadership and resilience, qualities that manager Eddie Howe has long appreciated. Despite recent injury struggles, Wilson’s impact on and off the pitch remains significant. His potential achievement of scoring his first league goal this season while wearing the iconic No. 9 shirt would be a testament to his enduring legacy at the club.
In a parallel narrative, Newcastle United is set to celebrate the legacy of another striking legend, George Robledo. Robledo, a double FA Cup winner with the club, is remembered for his pivotal role in the 1952 final at Wembley. His daughter, Elizabeth Robledo, is traveling from overseas to honor her father’s contributions to the club and to launch a new book about his life.
Elizabeth Robledo said: “It’s funny to think that there are so many overseas stars playing the game in England now and yet my father was the very first. Even though he was born in Chile and played international football for Chile, my father was so proud of the fact he represented Newcastle United in what he described as the happiest four years of his life.”
Spencer Vignes said: “George Robledo really was one of a kind. As a child he overcame immense hardship and adversity having been abandoned by his father immediately before moving to England. When a teenager he was conscripted to work in the Yorkshire coal mines as a Bevin Boy helping his adopted country fight a war against Germany. George had so much going against him, yet he went on to achieve so much both as a footballer and a man.”
The book, “Postcards From Santiago – the George Robledo Story,” chronicles the extraordinary life of Robledo, from his beginnings in Chile’s Atacama Desert to his achievements with Newcastle. His record for the most goals scored in a single season by an overseas player still stands today, highlighting his lasting impact on the game.
Robledo’s story is a reminder of the barriers broken by early pioneers, paving the way for future generations of foreign players in English football. As Newcastle celebrates both Wilson’s potential milestone and Robledo’s enduring legacy, the club continues to honor its rich history of legendary center-forwards.
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