A NEWCASTLE legend made a surprise appearance on Sky Sports where he looked unrecognisable.
The former centre-back started his career at Newcastle and spent 11 years at St James' Park.
The ex-England international amassed a total of seven goals and 11 assists in 238 appearances with the Magpies.
That was before the now 51-year-old went on to play for the likes of Manchester City, Leicester, Bolton, New England Revolution, Hartlepool United and Bishop Auckland.
And that is none other than Steve Howey, who shared some interesting insight during his latest TV appearance.
However, some fans struggled to recognise him and one of them even thought he was another former Newcastle personality.
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A fan tweeted: "Steve Howey has morphed into Mike Ashley!"
This comes after former owner Ashley sold the Toon to a consortium, which included Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
The sale took place two years ago and saw Ashley becoming richer by £300million.
The PIF now control 80 per cent of the club along with the Reuben brothers and Amanda Staveley, who hold 10 per cent each.
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Newcastle turned from relegation strugglers to Premier League contenders in less than a year.
Manager Eddie Howe led them back to the Champions League for the first time since 2003.
Howe's men finished fourth last season and are eyeing another top four finish this term.
Newcastle are currently sixth in the table with four points separating them from fourth-placed Liverpool.
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