Bobby Moncur

Robert Moncur was born on 19 January 1945 in Perth. He made nearly 300 appearances for Newcastle United and captained the club to their triumph in the 1968–69 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. After departing Newcastle, Moncur signed for Sunderland. Whilst with Sunderland, Moncur won the Second Division title. He finished his playing career with Carlisle United.

Moncur managed at Carlisle, Heart of Midlothian and Plymouth Argyle. Following the departure of John Bird, Moncur became manager of Fourth Division club Hartlepool United initially on a temporary basis. He was later announced as the permanent manager of Hartlepool. He led the club to the fourth round of the FA Cup in 1988–89. Hartlepool lost 5–2 in a replay to Bournemouth with a potential fifth round tie against Manchester United on the line. The team ultimately finished the season in 19th position. After a poor start to the following campaign, Moncur resigned on 27 November 1989.

In September 2007, Moncur was diagnosed with cancer of the colon and nine months later was informed that he was in remission. Moncur was awarded the freedom of Gateshead in November 2008. He was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in January 2014. Moncur resides in Low Fell in Gateshead. He is a talented yachtsman and competed in the 1985 Around Britain Race.

Newcastle United

Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1968–69 FA Cup runner-up: 1973–74 Sunderland

Football League Second Division: 1975–76