Genuinely shocked at this news.
Always dreaded Ashes tests when he was playing. Usually he was unplayable, and certainly had the Indian Sign over the England Team.
A great sportsman and character.
R.I.P.
And don't forget the thousands of Geordie fans that now follow them, as well !
Newcastle are on a double relegation mission; so that they can face the faymus corterzzzz in L1.