Six players to represent both Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers in recent years

Newcastle United are hoping to bounce back from three consecutive defeats when they host Wolves at St. James' Park on Friday. The Magpies have dipped in form of late and know being back in front of the black and white faithful will do them the world of good as they maintain their survival bid.

After six away games out of the last seven, Newcastle saw their nine game unbeaten run come to a halt against Chelsea and have struggled to find their groove since them. Up next lies Bruno Lage's side who are pushing for European football.

There are a number of players who know a thing or two about representing either club. Ahead of the clash, we've taken a look at six of those to have pulled on a black and white and orange and black kit in recent seasons, representing both clubs at some point in their career.

Part of the Newcastle United squad from 1991-93, the vastly popular striker’s late goal against Pompey helped save United from dropping into the third division in 1992. A year later, his goal at Grimsby helped secure promotion to the Premier League.

Despite scoring the goal that sealed promotion, Kelly remained in the First Division signing for Wolves for a £750,000 fee in June 1993. He would finish top scorer for Wolves in 1994–95, before he signing for Sunderland for £900,000 shortly before they won promotion as champions of the First Division at the end of the 1995–96 season

Synonymous with his celebration involving the advertising hoardings at St. James' Park, the Georgian was an effective attacking midfielder who spent three season's at St. James' Park from 1997-2000. Similarly to Kelly, Ketsbaia left the Magpies and signed for Wolves leaving a cult-hero status behind.

The shaven-headed Georgian spent just one season