Signed by former manager Kenny Daglish in 1993 from non-league club
Seaham Red Star. Harper spent most of his first few years with Newcastle
on loan to Bradford City, Hartlepool and Huddersfield Town.
Harper finally broke into the first team
in the 1999 FA Cup Final against Manchester United. A string of fine
performances ensured him the first-choice goalkeeper place, but injury
caused him to lose it to fellow goalkeeper Shay Given.
Harper is also a qualified minor league
referee. |