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The cut-price signing Newcastle United can still bank on

One-time banker Fabian Schar, brought in from the cold at Newcastle United by Eddie Howe, is one of the club's best pound-for-pound signings.

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Miles Starforth
Sep 17, 2024
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Fabian Schar joined Newcastle United for a modest £3million fee.

Kevin Keegan always said that Robert Lee was his best “pound-for-pound” signing at Newcastle United.

That was quite a statement from a man who made some very astute signings during his phenomenal first spell as manager.

Lee joined from Charlton Athletic in 1992 in a £700,000 deal when the clu…

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