A versatile and committed defender, Peter Ramage's career began with his boyhood Club Newcastle United, who he joined at the tender age of 11.

Having successfully come through their youth system - Peter captained the Academy U17 side to runners-up spot in the league - he was soon a regular for the Reserves, making 34 appearances in 2003/04.

His much-craved debut for the Magpies came in March 2005, as a substitute against Olympiacos in the UEFA Cup.

It wasn't long before Peter forged a reputation for himself as a whole-hearted and dependable centre-back, who could also operate on the right, and he enjoyed regular run outs for the Geordies in 2005/06 and 2006/07.

A cruciate knee injury suffered in the opening month of the 2007/08 campaign halted his progress, however, and upon Peter's return to fitness, Manager Kevin Keegan chose to stick with the players in the team who were enjoying a good run of form.

With the Newcastle boss unable to guarantee him regular first-team football, Peter opted for a move to QPR.