Career in Pictures: Newcastle United legend Peter Beardsley

Record breaker

Following the 1986 World Cup, Beardsley helped Newcastle steer clear of relegation in 1986–87.

But the Toon were soon to lose their key asset when Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish came calling, sealing a then national record £1.9m transfer on July 14, 1987, leaving for Anfield.

In his debut 1987-88 campaign on Merseyside, Beardsley helped The Reds storm to the First Division title, going a record-equalling 29 league games unbeaten.