article_snippet: Bobby Moncur Newcastle legend Bobby Moncur said the rankings of Chelsea (4th) and Manchester City (5th) in the ‘big clubs’ league table were justified despite owners splashing hundreds of millions of pounds in recent years.
article_snippet: Newcastle were listed ninth in our findings, one place above rivals Sunderland, who Moncur later joined.
article_snippet: But rather than claim the North East clubs — with
article_snippet: ‘If you were ranking Newcastle on supporters alone
article_snippet: I’d have you were ranking Newcastle on supporters alone in the top three.
article_snippet: ‘Some North-East fans might argue Some North-East fans teams should be higher but ranking Some North-East fans in the top 10 is fair and actually recognises how big Some North-East fans are.
article_snippet: ’ Moncur, 70, also agreed with placing Arsenal and Liverpool in second, above Liverpool.
highlights_snippet: Chelsea were ranked fourth biggest English club in Thursday's study .
  
highlights_snippet: Current Premier League champions Manchester City were ranked fifth .
  
highlights_snippet: Newcastle in the top three based on fans alone .
  