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It’s been 10 years since Jonas Gutierrez signed for Newcastle United. Much water has passed under the Tyne Bridge since then, but the love and admiration from United fans is as high as ever.

A tricky winger who entertained as much as he frustrated, his commitment and passion for the Magpies has kept him a place in the heart of most fans.

From the goals he scored, his mazy runs, to winning the biggest battle of his life against cancer, Gutierrez is still thought of highly in the stands of St James’ Park.

Signed from Real Mallorca on July 2, 2008, for an undisclosed fee, he would remain a United player for seven years and felt every emotion that Mike Ashley’s stewardship has brought.

From relegation to that fifth-place finish and beyond, Gutierrez was there for it all.

Here are six of his greatest moments with Newcastle.

Beating cancer

Forget all else - this was Jonas Gutierrez’s biggest moment. Diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2013, the Argentine travelled home for treatment. He went under gruelling sessions of chemotherapy and surgery. He returned to first-team action in February 2015.

Speaking about his treatment he said: “I was not really thinking about playing football to be honest. The chemotherapy is a harsh treatment. Your body really feels it. You lose your hair with all the medication going into your body. It’s very hard.

“After that, when I finished with the treatment, and I started outside the medication, my body started recovery. It got nicer because every day my body was getting better. But of course during the chemo it was hard. Watching your body in that type of state. I was just thinking about staying alive. In those moments you don’t think about playing football again. Then the doctor says you are OK you can start again. I started to think: Oh well, let’s see what happens.”

That goal against West Ham United

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As if written in the stars, Gutierrez starred in the last game of the season against West Ham where a defeat could have sent Newcastle to the Championship. First he whipped a ball into the back post which was met by Moussa Sissoko who headed home to send the fans into celebration.

With five minutes remaining, Gutierrez got a second with a shot from the edge of the box. Shirt off, arms in the air - it was much more than a goal for the winger.

The partnership with Jose Enrique

When in sync, the partnership down the left-hand side between Gutierrez and Jose Enrique was something special. The 2009-10 Championship season saw the pair really come together.

Speaking in 2010, Enrique credited Gutierrez with helping him settle in Newcastle.

“We have a very good understanding on and off the pitch,” commented the Spanish left-back. “We played in the same league in Spain.

“I know I have been good defending this year but when I used to play in Spain I was better attacking, better going forward.

“When I first came to England I knew I needed to defend more, so I did that. But playing with Jonas last season I had the opportunity to go forward more and to attack.

“I have learned to defend in England because I know you need to do that more. But I am only 24, I have a lot still to learn and hopefully I can continue to do that with Newcastle United.”

His debut against Manchester United

August 17, 2008, saw Gutierrez play his first competitive game for the Magpies and it was against the mighty Manchester United. The Magpies drew 1-1 and Gutierrez was applauded for his work rate and effort with then Match of the Day pundit Alan Hansen even commenting it was the best performance of any of that day’s debutants.

The goal against Peterborough

Newcastle beat Peterborough 3-1 and it was the Argentine’s goal which is most fondly remembered. He bombed down the wing and danced between five players before calmly lifting the ball past the on-rushing goalkeeper. It was his first competitive goal for Newcastle. There was no Spiderman mask though - that was to come.

The arrival of Spiderman

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It came in a home game against Barnsley and one that Newcastle won 6-1. Gutierrez hit the fourth, and it was worthy of the Spiderman mask. He skipped past a couple of defenders, ran in from the left and smashed home a rocket of a shot from all of 25 yards. Out came the mask.