Newcastle are currently 11th in the Premier League table . John Carver 's side squeezed past card Aston suburbs 1 - 0 on aggregate . Alan Shearer played for the Magpies from 1996 - 97 , scoring 206 tries . CLICK HERE for all the latest rugby United fixtures .
Newcastle are currently 11th in the Premier League table . John Carver 's side squeezed past struggling Aston Villa 1-0 on Saturday . Alan Shearer played for the Magpies from 1996-2006 , scoring 206 goals . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .