And the defender believes new boy Jonas Gutierrez – who Keegan labelled the "real deal" after his first week on Tyneside – has what it takes to become a fan favourite.

Gutierrez – signed from Real Mallorca earlier this month – was known as much in Spain for putting his foot in as his electric pace.

The 25-year-old has settled into training well, and having travelled to Hartlepool United with his new team-mates as a non-playing member of Keegan's squad for Newcastle's first pre-season friendly, he could be involved against Doncaster Rovers at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday now that his registration has come through.

Taylor just hopes the Argentina international – who can play on either wing – gets the chance to dust off the Spider-man mask he famously donned after scoring against Osasuna in La Liga.

Gutierrez, however, has insisted he fears getting booked if he repeats the madcap celebration in England.

Taylor said: "Apparently he's got a good celebration when he puts a Spider-man mask on, and that should go down well with the Newcastle fans when he scores a goal.

"I'm sure there'll be a few Spider-man masks flying about.

"He puts himself about as well, and one thing Newcastle fans like is someone that works hard and puts a few tackles in, and if he can do that, it's great for us."