Fathers Day etc:
Colin Veitch book offer

Update:
Senior service for Will

National service for Newcastle players:

William Osula (Denmark):
Wed 03.06.2026 DR Congo (n) drew 0-0 FR
The Newcastle forward appeared at half time in Liege for his senior international debut. Osula becomes the first current Magpie to play for Denmark since Peter Lovenkrands.

Sun 07.06.2026 Ukraine (h) Odense FR

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo):
Wed 03.06.2026 Denmark (n) drew 0-0 FR
The Newcastle forward played 87 minutes in Liege, making his first start in any game since his most recent DRC appearance, against Jamaica in March.

(DRC's friendly against Chile in Spain was cancelled).


Dan Burn, Tino Livramento (England):
Sat 06.06.2026 New Zealand (n) Tampa FR

Wed 10.06.2026 Costa Rica (n) Orlando FR

Anthony Elanga (Sweden):
Thu 04.06.2026 Greece (h) Stockholm FR

Mon 01.06.2026 Norway (a) lost 1-3 FR
Defeat for the Swedes in Oslo, with Elanga named in the starting line-up and replaced at the interval when his side trailed 0-3.

Sweden's consolation goal was an eye-catching strike by that Isak bloke, shortly after arriving as substitute.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Thu 04.06.2026 Sweden (a) Stockholm FR

Sun 07.06.2026 Italy (h) Heraklion FR

Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade (Germany):
Sat 06.06.2026 USA (a) Chicago FR

Sun 31.05.2026 Finland (h) won 4-0 FR
Both Magpies began on the bench in Mainz, Nick introduced as a 73rd minute replacement when the scoring was over.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Sat 06.06.2026 Egypt (n) Cleveland FR

Sun 31.05.2026 Panama (h) won 6-2 FR
The Newcastle midfielder was in the starting line-up and made way at half-time for Lucas Paqueta at Rio's Maracana stadium. The score was 2-1 to Brazil at that point.

Alex Murphy (Ireland):
Sat 06.06.2026 Canada (a) Montreal FR

Thu 28.05.2026 Qatar (h) won 1-0 FR
Victory in Dublin came with Alex left on the bench during what was his maiden senior selection for Ireland.

Aaron Epia (Poland U18s):
The Newcastle defender is part of the squad selected for a training camp between 01.06.2026 and 04.06.2026.

Rory Finneran (Ireland U21s):
Sat 06.06.6026 Croatia (a) Vrbovec FR

Tue 09.06.2026 Qatar U23s (n) Vrbovec FR

Giveaway:
The (Geordie) boys
are back in town

Returning to Newcastle's Theatre Royal this month is "Gerry & Sewell", a tale of two Toon fans searching for their holy grail of season tickets, despite being totally skint....

A total of seven performances are staged between Tuesday June 9th to Saturday June 13th, including matinees on both the Thursday and Saturday. Tickets are on sale here

We have two tickets to give away for opening night on June 9th and to be in with a chance of winning, email your answer to this question to [email protected] subject line Sewell:

Opening night falls on Blaydon Races Day, commemorating Geordie Ridley's 1862 Tyneside anthem. In that song, which Blaydon building hosted Ridley's show that day?

Closing date 4pm on Friday June 5th.

The prize is tickets x2 to the 7.30pm performance of Gerry & Sewell on Tue 9 June 2026 at Newcastle Theatre Royal.

Please see here for further performance information.

The prize is for the above performance only and is not transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.

Tickets will be emailed to the winner prior to the day of the performance.

Update:
Fab 2027

Update:
NUST 2026 survey

Latest:
Midfield exit confirmed

Speaking in Newcastle on Sunday, former Magpie Kevin Keegan confirmed that he's suffering from stage four stomach cancer, but responding well to treatment.

The condition was discovered while undergoing tests following a car accident, prompting the Keegan family to release a statement in January confirming his diagnosis.

Speaking at an event in Kings Lynn on Friday, KK told the Daily Telegraph, "I'm feeling well; I'm nearly through it, it's looking good, really good."

Sunday then saw him return to Tyneside for a show at the Opera House, joined on stage by Peter Beardsley.

Update:
Seat moves end Friday

NUFC confirm that the North West Corner of L7 is to be converted to safe standing ahead of next season, with a capacity of 1,741 places in sections L7C, L7D and L7E.

That follows consultations over improving the atmosphere and recreates the singing section in that part of the ground, disbanded in 2011 due to persistent standing (and their vocal output mocking then-owner Mike Ashley). 

The process of relocating existing ST holders runs until this Friday June 5th, with other ST holders also able to move seats in the same time period  - more details here

Update:
Dalglish diagnosis

Former Newcastle boss Kenny Dalglish has confirmed his own cancer diagnosis, having accidentally revealed the news to his online followers:

"As my inadvertent social media post has indicated, I am currently undergoing treatment for cancer. Unlike my mobile phone use, the treatment is going well.

"Ideally, this would have remained private because that’s the way it should be, but my useless technology skills have forced my hand.

"Obviously I did not mean to make this matter public so I would appreciate it if the privacy of my family and myself are respected.

"As ever, thank you to the wonderful medical staff who have shown incredible care and discretion, not just for me but for many, many others. They are a credit to themselves.”

Departure:
Gordon gone: official

Confirmation of Anthony Gordon's move to Barcelona came from both clubs on Friday evening, hours after a press conference was reportedly postponed due to issues finalising the paperwork of his transfer.

In stark contrast to last year's forced sale of Alexander Isak, Gordon's departure looks amicable, with a final interview from him posted on the Newcastle website alongside quotes from Eddie Howe and Ross Wilson.

Gordon's comments include the following:

"I owe this club a lot because, when I arrived, I was quite lost both in life and in football. The club has given me a sense of belonging and a sense of identity. It's allowed me to do what I always thought I could do. It's put me on the biggest stage and allowed me to perform for the shirt.

"Since coming to the club, I feel I've improved a lot on the pitch but this club has played a big part in the person I've become over the last three-and-a-half years.

"It was really important for me to leave this place in a good way because I've loved every single minute of being a part of Newcastle United. This is an incredible club and one that I'll never forget. I'll be a fan for the rest of my life."

Barca Sporting Director Deco successfully concluded negotiations for the player in London, amid abortive approaches from Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

The 25 year-old then left Newcastle by private plane on Thursday morning, landing at El Prat airport before undergoing his medical in Barcelona.

Signing a five year contract at the Nou Camp, Gordon's deal
will be ratified when the window opens on June 15th.

Gordon faced the Catalans three times in the season just ended for Newcastle in the Champions League, netting once - in the 1-2 home loss last September.

Arriving from Everton in the January 2023 transfer window at a claimed cost of £45m, the Toffees inserted a sell-on clause giving them a percentage of any profit Newcastle make from a future transfer.

Update:
Old gold for old boy

Following the expiration of his Newcastle contract, Kieran Trippier is set to join Wolves as they prepare to return to the Championship following their recent relegation.

Assuming that he passes his medical, the 35 year-old former England international defender will sign a two year deal at Molineux with the option of a third season included.

This will be the third time Trippier has played in the second tier, following Championship service with Barnsley and Burnley earlier in his career.

The last player to join Wolves after Magpies service was Mike Williamson back in 2016.

Murrayfield visit:
Everton (n) on sale now

Newcastle have confirmed a pre-season kickabout against fellow Everton at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

The Magpies and the Toffees will meet on Wednesday August 12th with a 5.15pm start and all ticket sales are via Ticketmaster. Tickets are now on public sale.

As NUFC aren't selling tickets direct, there's no loyalty point requirement and no point will be issued to attendees.

ST/member pre-sale prices ranged from £35 to £75 for adults plus booking fees of up to £13 - an incredible uplift in cost compared to the £25 tickets at Celtic last July.

While outrageous, the pricing is little shock to anyone attending the Premier League Summer Series of games featuring Newcastle in the USA during 2023.

That was also handled by Ticketmaster, with the cheapest ticket for United's games against Aston Villa (in Philadelphia) and Chelsea (in Atlanta) £49 when including booking fees.

There has been an inevitable backlash from fans unhappy at paying the equivalent of Champions League ticket prices, the line "from £35" factually correct but grossly misleading.

Although not administering this game (but presumably approving the ticket prices), Newcastle's opportunity to make amends will arise in the form of the home friendlies.

A sensible pricing policy for those games would seem like a small but necessary action after the Lothian shakedown.

The teatime kick-off does mean that it's possible to get back to London Kings Cross via train post-match - which may be handy, given the price of hotels in Edinburgh due to the annual Fringe Festival taking place at the same time.

We're uncertain whether this really is a "dry run" to test the viability of staging future NUFC games at Murrayfield, were SJP to be unavailable due to reconstruction.

Regarding the rest of pre-season, the players will report back around July 13th and include a training camp in the Spanish resort of La Manga.

A pair of home friendlies over the weekend of August 15th/16th are anticipated, with Serie A side AS Roma and French League Strasbourg among rumoured opponents. 

Update:
Loan lad bows out
 
Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)
Having secured their place in La Liga 2 the previous weekend, Cadiz ended their season on Sunday with a 1-4 defeat at Racing Santander. Cordero played the full game.

Unlikely lads:
Comings and goings

Former Magpie James Milner has announced his playing retirement at the age of 40, following the expiration of his contract at Brighton and Hove Albion.

Other SJP old boys on the move recently include:

Dan Barlaser left Boro
Rafa Benitez left Panathinaikos (Manager)
Lee Clark left Rotherham United (Manager)
Lee Clark now Hartlepool United (Manager)
Luuk de Jong left Porto
Rob Elliot left Gateshead (Manager)
Rob Elliot now Carlisle United (Manager)
Isaac Hayden left QPR
Chris Hogg now Northampton Town (Manager)
Jamaal Lascelles left Leicester City
Jamal Lewis left Preston North End
Kevin Mbabu left Midtjylland
Steve McClaren now Rotherham United (Head of Football)
James Milner left Brighton & Hove Albion
Michael O'Neill left Blackburn Rovers (Manager)
Scott Parker left Burnley (Manager)
Callum Roberts left Scunthorpe United
Callum Roberts now Notts County
Allan Saint-Maximin left RC Lens
Islam Slimani left Cluj
Dylan Stephenson left Dagenham & Redbridge
James Tavernier left Rangers
Dan Ward left South Shields
Georginio Wijnaldum left Al-Ettifaq

Premier League:
Non-event

Fulham  2  Newcastle  0

Match report

Update:
World Cup fixtures

When and where for our lot in the USA:

Find Coral's WC betting markets online here   

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil, Group C):
Sat 13.06.2026 Morocco (New Jersey, USA) 11pm bbc
Sat 20.06.2026 Haiti (Philadelphia, USA) 1.30am itv
Wed 24.06.2026 Scotland (Miami, USA) 11pm bbc

Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade (Germany, Group E):
Sun 14.06.2026 Curacao (Houston, USA) 6pm itv
Sat 20.06.2026 Ivory Coast (Toronto, Canada) 9pm itv
Thu 25.06.2026 Ecuador (New Jersey, USA) 9pm bbc

Anthony Elanga (Sweden, Group F):
Mon 15.06.2026 Tunisia (Monterrey, Mexico) 3am itv
Sat 20.06.2026 Netherlands (Houston, USA) 6pm bbc
Fri 26.06.2026 Japan (Dallas, USA) 12am bbc

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo, Group K):
Fri 17.06.2026 Portugal (Houston, USA) 6pm bbc
Wed 24.06.2026 Colombia (Guadalajara, Mexico) 3am itv
Sun 28.06.2026 Uzbekistan (Atlanta, USA) 12.30am bbc

Dan Burn, Tino Livramento (England, Group L):
Wed 17.06.2026 Croatia (Dallas, USA) 9pm itv
Tue 23.06.2026 Ghana (Boston, USA) 9pm bbc
Sat 27.06.2026 Panama (New Jersey, USA) 10pm itv

PS: former Magpies off to the USA include:

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay)
Elliot Anderson (England)
Nabil Bentaleb (Algeria)
Bradley Cross (South Africa)
Anthony Gordon (England)
Grant Hanley (Scotland)
Alexander Isak (Sweden)
Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo)
Mikel Merino (Spain)
Ivan Toney (England)
Chris Wood (New Zealand)
 

What Else?

1949 Vancouver All Stars (a) 5-2 (2-1) Friendly Milburn(40,4-1), Mitchell(45) Walker(3-1,5-2) Stewart(42),Harvey(4-2) 7,408 The fifth game of United's North American tour saw them in action at Callister Park on a pitch that had hosted a rodeo just a week earlier and was virtually grassless. Amongst those in attendance was former Magpie George Wilson, who had emigrated to Canada in the 1930s. Jackie Milburn netted twice and added five more at the same venue against the same opposition just three days later.  By the end of the ten game tour we'd scored 79 goals - and he was responsible for 31. Team: Fairbrother, Cowell, Graham, Harvey, Fraser, Dodgin, Walker, Houghton, Milburn, G.Robledo, Mitchell. 1952 Griqualand West (a)  3-0 (1-0) Friendly  G.Robledo, T.Robledo, Milburn  8,000  The never-ending South African tour continued with this match in Kimberley. 1972 Santos (Brazil) (a) 2-4 (2-1) Friendly  Tudor(20), Green(2-1)  Alcindo(35), Pele(2-2,3-2,61) 28,000 Following a victory and a draw in their two games staged in Thailand, United moved on to face Brazilian opposition in Hong Kong.  John Tudor's header and a fine long range effort from Tony Green gave the Magpies a half-time lead in the National Stadium. However, the Magpies then encountered the brilliance of Brazilian legend Pele, who hit a 15 minute hat-trick before being substituted in the 65th minute. "We might as well have been trying to stop a flash of lightning" bemoaned Frank Clark. Match footage is online here The Maestro....and Pele 1983 Yamaha Motor (a) 1-0 (1-0) Friendly  Waddle(6) Crowd tbc Newcastle's third game in the Japan Cup saw them in the city of Nagoya, facing a side who had qualified for the tournament by winning the previous season's all Japan Championship finals (aka the Emperor's Cup). The victory meant that United only needed to draw their last game to win the trophy, which was a large blue Jade vase provided by the sponsors, Kirin. Team: Thomas, Anderson, Wharton, McCreery, Clarke, Carney, Keegan, McDonald, Varadi, McDermott (Martin), Waddle. 1985 Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band brought their "Born in the USA" tour to SJP, playing on a stage built at the Leazes End. In the first of two gigs on consecutive nights at SJP, a slightly below capacity crowd of 35,000 was in attendance. The Boss @ The Mansion on the Hill Set list: Born in the USA, Badlands, Out in the Street, Johnny 99, Atlantic City, The River, Working on the Highway, Trapped, Prove it all Night, Glory Days, The Promised Land, My Hometown, Thunder Road, Cover Me, Dancing in the Dark, Hungry Heart, Cadillac Ranch, Downbound Train, I'm on Fire, Pink Cadillac, Racing in the Street, Rosalita, Born to Run, Bobby Jean, Ramrod, Twist & Shout.  1992 International duty for Newcastle's David Kelly, coming off the bench during Ireland's 0-2 friendly defeat by Italy in Foxborough, USA. 1999 Two future Magpies caught the eye for England U21s in a 3-0 victory against Sweden at Huddersfield Town.  Wimbledon striker Carl Cort netted twice for Peter Taylor's side, while Ipswich Town midfielder Kieron Dyer impressed and earned promotion to the full squad. Dyer soon made his way to SJP for £6m, Cort following for £7m just over a year later. 2003 United duo James Beaumont and Ross Gardner were transfer-listed following a failed action against Academy coaches, Kenny Wharton and Peter Beardsley. In an unfortunate statement the club announced they were: "delighted with the outcome" and "disappointed that the two players took this course of action." It went on: "The decision clearly vindicates the support given to Kenny Wharton and Peter Beardsley by the Club." 2005 A bad night for the men in Green, as Ireland surrendered a two-goal lead in Dublin to Israel, who levelled before the interval. The second half saw the hosts seek a winner in vain, with United's Andy O'Brien sent off in the closing stages - just days before completing a transfer to Pompey. O'Brien was the victim of some disgraceful play-acting from the Israeli keeper, Dudu Awat, near the end of an enthralling World Cup qualifier which the home side were desperately unlucky not to win. Shay Given was between the posts, while future Magpie Damien Duff also appeared. 2011 Newcastle 'keeper Tim Krul had a full international debut to remember, keeping a clean sheet as Holland drew 0-0 with Brazil in a friendly match in Goiania.  The 23 year-old managed to frustrate both the hosts and 54,000 Brazilian fans as he confidently completed 90 minutes. 2019 A reshuffle of Newcastle's Academy staff saw Neil Redfearn take permanent charge of the U23s and Shola Ameobi appointed to a new post of loans co-ordinator aka the Loan Arranger...  2023 The seventh staging of the Rugby League Magic Weekend at SJP concluded with three Super League games watched by just over 26,000 fans. That took the combined attendance for the event at Gallowgate past 450,000. 2025 Spanish side Atletico Madrid were confirmed as United's pre-season friendly opponents at SJP, contesting the Sela Cup over a single match as was the case the previous year.