The Magpies were led by a selection committee from 1892 until 1929, before appointing Andy Cunningham as their first ever manager.
He was in charge for more than five years, winning 105 out of 251 games and guiding the club to an FA Cup success in 1932.
However, there have been plenty of other managers who have enjoyed success with the club, so read on as we assess who is the best manager in Newcastle United’s history.
1. Joe Harvey (1962-1975, 1980)
Harvey enjoyed a distinguished career as a player with Newcastle and went on to become the club’s longest-serving manager.