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The Never-Ending Tour

  Number of Newcastle
  games attended by
  NUFC.com in 2025/26:

103

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Murrayfield visit:
Everton (n) on sale now


As claimed last week, Newcastle have now confirmed a pre-season kickabout against Everton on Wednesday August 12th (5.15pm) at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.

Prices on the initial 4pm pre-sale ranged from
£35 to £75 for adults plus booking fees of up to £13 - an incredible uplift in cost compared to the £25 ticket cost at Celtic last July.

Lower tier sections towards the South East corner were initially made available to NUFC fans.

Sales periods as follows - details of allocation tbc:

Thu 28.05.2026 @ 4pm ST holders & members
Mon 01.06.2026 @ 10am those registering here
Tue 02.06.2026 @ 10am general sale

All ticket sales are via Ticketmaster - ST holders and members should receive an email with a dedicated link to purchase. A Ticketmaster account isn't required in order to complete any purchase, as there is a guest checkout. 

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

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 remain uncertain whether this 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:
Catalans win Gordon race


Update:
Sky Sports relayed footage of Gordon leaving Newcastle by private plane on Thursday morning, before Spanish media recorded his arrival at El Prat airport.

Earlier:
Anthony Gordon's declared desire to play at the top level should be realised later today (Thursday) when he becomes a Barcelona player for a £70m fee.

The 25 year-old will complete the formalities of his medical today before joining the England squad on Monday. He'll complete a pre-contract agreement before the deal is ratified when the transfer window opens on June 15th.

He'll reportedly sign a five year deal at the Nou Camp.

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

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:
Safe standing,
seat swaps etc.


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 season ticket holders to and from that area takes place next week, with other ST holders also able to move seats - details here


* seat swaps can only be requested between Mon 01.06.2026 and Fri 05.06.2026.

Unlikely lads:
Rob heads off

Having completed a startling change of fortunes at Gateshead following his return in January, Rob Elliot has departed from the International Stadium once again.

Financial pressures at the Tynesiders left the 40 year-old former Magpie goalkeeper facing budget cuts and the loss of players and staff ahead of next season.

Unconfirmed reports claim that Elliot could fill the vacancy at fellow National League side Southend United, who have parted company with their manager despite a sixth place finish and FA Trophy success at Wembley.
 
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)
Rob Elliot
left Gateshead (Manager)
Isaac Hayden
left QPR
Chris Hogg
now Northampton Town (Manager)
Steve McClaren
now Rotherham United (Head of Football)
Michael O'Neill
left Blackburn Rovers (Manager)
Scott Parker
left Burnley (Manager)
Callum Roberts left Scunthorpe United
Dylan Stephenson left Dagenham & Redbridge
James Tavernier
left Rangers
Dan Ward left South Shields


Contract:

Lewis commits

From NUFC, Monday:

"Newcastle United are delighted to announce that Academy graduate Lewis Miley has signed a new long-term contract with the club.

"The 20-year-old has penned a six-year deal to keep him at St. James' Park until 2032."

Lewis joined the club's Academy aged seven and debuted for the U18s against Burnley in August 2021 - with elder brother Jamie in the same line-up.

Winning his first England cap for the U17s in August 2022, within days he'd been blooded at reserve level during an EFL Trophy tie away to Doncaster Rovers.

A hectic few months followed during which Lewis scored his first U21 goals, made two senior appearances in friendly matches and won the Jack Hixon Sport Newcastle award for most promising local youngster.

Introduced late on in United's 5-0 friendly win over Al-Hilal in Riyadh, Miley then had another brief runout in the home victory over Rayo Vallecano days later.

An unused substitute for United's Premier League trip to Bournemouth in February, his 17th birthday in May 2023 brought confirmation of a first professional deal.

His first competitive start came against Manchester City that September and he became Newcastle's youngest ever European player against Borussia Dortmund at 17 years and 191 days.

Lewis also holds the record for the club's youngest ever Premier League scorer, after netting in the 3-0 home victory over Fulham that December.

Having signed his first professional deal on his 17th birthday in May 2023, he put pen to paper on a long-term contract contract the following January.

The 2024/25 campaign included a maiden England U21 appearance against Spain but he was an unused substitute as Newcastle were victorious in the Carabao Cup Final.

Lewis started regularly in the 2025/26 season in both midfield and at full back, scoring Premier League, Carabao Cup and Champions League goals during a 19-day spell before Christmas.

However injury then saw him sidelined for 10 weeks, returning in April 2026, only for a training ground injury to end his season prematurely.

Premier League:
Non-event

Fulham  2  Newcastle  0

Match report

Championship:
What lies beneath


Hull City defeated Middlesbrough 1-0 in the Championship playoff Final at Wembley on Saturday, Ollie McBurnie's added-time effort meaning that the Tigers join Coventry City and Ipswich Town in the Premier League next season.

Here's a recent history of NUFC visits to the three sides:

Coventry City (last faced in the PL 2000/01)
The Sky Blues have moved from Highfield Road since our most recent top-flight visit, a 2-0 win in September 2000 thanks to goals from Alan Shearer and Kevin Gallacher.

The CBS Arena will become the 62nd different venue to host Newcastle in the PL and they have a 100% record from their two previous visits in other competitions: a 3-2 League Cup win in 2008 and a 4-1 Championship victory in 2009/10.

Ipswich Town (last faced in the PL 2024/25)
United return to Portman Road after a one season absence, having scored four goals without reply there in late 2024 - Jacob Murphy getting one and some Swede the rest.

Hull City (last faced in the PL 2014/15)
A 3-0 victory in January 2015 gave John Carver a first PL win as interim boss, Remy Cabella, Sammy Ameobi and Yoan Gouffran all finding the net against Steve Bruce's Tigers.

The Magpies returned under Rafa Benitez to draw 1-1 in the Carabao Cup Quarter-final during November 2016 before exiting on penalties in ham-fisted style - missing all but one of the four spot kicks they took.

Newcastle's most recent game at the MKM Stadium was a friendly in 2024, winning 2-0. That was their fourth pre-season visit after kickabouts in 2003, 2007 and 2018. 

PS: The arrival of those three clubs at the expense of Burnley, West Ham and Wolves means that Newcastle's annual mileage will increase from 8,162 miles to 8,376.

Update:
Loan lad

 
Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)
Racing Santander (a) La Liga 2, Sunday.

Update:
Internationals

National service for Magpies:

World Cup warm-ups:

Dan Burn, Tino Livramento (England):
Sat 06.06.2026 New Zealand (n) Tampa FR
Wed 10.06.2026 Costa Rica (n) Orlando FR

Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade (Germany):

Sun 31.05.2026 Finland (h) Mainz FR
Sat 06.06.2026 USA (a) Chicago FR


Bruno Guimaraes
(Brazil):
Sun 31.05.2026 Panama (h) Rio de Janeiro FR
Sat 06.06.2026 Egypt (n) Cleveland FR

Anthony Elanga (Sweden):

Mon 01.06.2026 Norway (a) Oslo FR
Thu 04.06.2026 Greece (h) Stockholm FR

Yoane Wissa (DR Congo):
Wed 03.06.2026 Denmark (n) Liege FR
Tue 09.06.2026 Chile (n) La Línea de la Concepcion FR

Others:


Alex Murphy (Ireland):

Thu 28.05.2026 Qatar (h) Dublin FR
Sat 06.06.2026 Canada (a) Montreal FR
A maiden senior selection for the Newcastle defender
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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.

William Osula (Denmark):
Wed 03.06.2026 DR Congo (n) Liege FR
Sun 07.06.2026 Ukraine (h) Odense FR

Sandro Tonali wasn't selected by Italy for post-season friendlies against Luxembourg and Greece.

Update:
Schar set to stay
 
Speaking to the media on Friday, Eddie Howe confirmed that a contract extension is in the offing for defender Fabian Schar, who is set to become a free agent this summer.

The 34 year-old former Swiss international made the last of his 251 league and cup appearances against Leeds United last January. Having recovered from an ankle injury, he's currently recuperating after an operation on his foot.   


Update:
World Cup fixtures

When and where for our lot in the USA:

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
 






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Tickets/Fixtures
Season 2025/26

NUFC ticketing website online here

NUFC Box Office: 

0344 372 1892 line manned:
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to 30 minutes from KO
Away games: Three hours from KO to KO

(NB: Box Office phone lines won't be in use during w/c Mon 01.06.2026 as ST seat moves are processed).


Milburn Stand Box Office manned:
Wednesdays only: 10am to 5pm
Home games: 10am to half time


2026/27 ST prices here

PL home ST limits:
ST left unused, limit is 5
ST sold/transferred limit is 10

SJP seating plan online here  


Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before kick-off (times may vary). A maximum of two are permitted per season (PL only).

Home ticket transfers are possible between three weeks and one hour before kick-off. 

More info online here

Away ticket info online here

ST holders have 24 hours to apply, 24 hours to determine success, 48 hours to buy.


Success is based on the loyalty point total calculated from applications received. Any applications from ST holders with less points are entered into a ballot, which will have taken place before tickets go on sale.

Regardless of the loyalty point level a game sells out at, to purchase a ticket you must have applied in the initial 24 hour window.

The initial purchase window is divided into two sections determined by a loyalty point division that alters for each game - those successful applicants above that point division usually get two hours head start.

NB: emails from NUFC confirming success may arrive after the purchase window opens - if you think you qualify due to your points total, log on and complete your purchase. 

Tickets not bought by successful applicants are then offered to unsuccessful applicants with a reduced loyalty points total - new applications cannot be made at this time.

Only those within the new loyalty point total are eligible to buy - even if you had more, your purchase window has already closed.  

PL away ticket prices will remain unchanged at £30 for both 2026/27 and 2027/28.

Fixtures:


Sun 31.05.2026 ST waiting list closes. Details online here

Mon 01.06.2026 ST seat move window opens. Details online here

Fri 05.06.2026 ST seat move window closes.

Mon 15.06.2026 Transfer window opens @ Midnight.

Fri 19.06.2026 PL fixture release @ 10am.

Wed 12.08.2026 Everton (n)
@ Murrayfield Stadium, 5.15pm. Friendly. Ticket sales via Ticketmaster, not NUFC.

Sat 22.08.2026
Premier League begins.

Tue 01.09.2026 Transfer window closes @ 11pm. 

Fri 01.01.2027 Transfer window opens @ Midnight.

Mon 01.02.2027 Transfer window closes @ 11pm.


Sun 30.05.2027
Premier League ends
.

Carabao Cup:
(NUFC enter in Round 2)

dates to follow

FA Cup: 
(NUFC enter in Round 3)

dates to follow

Other events @ SJP:

Euro 2028:

Four group stage games and one last 16 tie will be played at SJP on the following dates:

Mon 12.06.2028
Thu 15.06.2028
Sat 17.06.2028
Tue 20.06.2028
Sun 25.06.2028

(Kick-off times will be advised in 2027)

 

International Magpies
National Service

2025/26
:
11.06.2026-19.07.2026 World Cup Finals

2026/27:
21.09-09.10.2026*
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2027

* the early September break is replaced by an extended late September/early October in which four internationals will be staged.
 
Coxy's Corner

Whoops, He did it Again...


What's this all about then? Click here  
for a rambling explanation of sorts....
 

On This Day in History
28th May


Born Or Died:

1908 Stan Barber born, Wallsend.
(1925-28)

Left half whose sole senior appearance for  came when promoted from the reserves to replace Willie Gibson during March 1928.

Sadly the Magpies were beaten
1-5
away at Burnley in that game and Barber was transferred to Bristol City that summer.

Later playing for Exeter City, Stan was part of the Grecians side who reached the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup in the 1930/31 season before losing to the mackems.

Ending his professional career with Brighton & Hove Albion, Barber returned to Tyneside and
played on for Wallsend. 

He passed away in April 1984.

1909 William Birkett Forster born, Walker. (1932-38)

Right back acquired from Howdon British Legion for £25 during May 1932, initially on amateur forms before signing professionally  in November of that year.

Forster's senior debut came when deputising for Joe Richardson in a 1-1 home draw with Burnley in March 1936, with two further outings during the following season.

Joining Southend United in a £150 deal during August 1938, Billy made just half a dozen appearances for the Shrimpers that season before moving again.

Signing for Bristol Rovers, the outbreak of WW2 quickly curtailed his career however
and by September 1942 he was back on his native Tyneside, guesting for Gateshead.

Forster's death was recorded in Whitley Bay during February 1975.

1914 Henry Clifton born, Newburn.
(1938-46)

Another player who lost his best years to World War II, inside forward "Harry" made an £8,500 switch to Tyneside from Chesterfield in June 1938, having previously been rejected by the Magpies. 

Undergoing an unsuccessful trial at West Bromwich Albion early in his career, The Spireites signed Harry from Scotswood in 1933 on the advice of their North East scout Harry Dormand and he first featured at senior level on New Years Day 1935.

and collected a record transfer fee for him five years later after netting 26 goals in the 1937/38 season. He'd ended that campaign with an England call-up and infamously gave a Nazi salute in Berlin before a friendly international, although he didn't play.

Making a scoring debut against Plymouth Argyle at SJP that August, Clifton then added 16 more that season as United ended up with a mid-table spot in Division Two. 

The onset of World War II however saw his career curtailed and Harry saw military service in the Middle East, guesting for Chelsea when back in Blighty.

A single England cap came in December 1939, scoring in a 2-1 win over Scotland in front of 15,000 spectators at SJP. 

Returned to SJP, Clifton played in United's two-legged FA Cup tie against Barnsley in the 1945/46 season but by the time the Football League resumed fully in 1946 though, he was a Grimsby Town player.

Later appearing for Goole Town and Sutton Town, Clifton then worked in the steel industry at Sheepbridge near Chesterfield and also for a time at Arkwright Colliery.

Harry's Spireite connections resurfaced in March 1968, when he was made Steward of the newly-built Saltergate Club.

He died back on Tyneside in 1998.

1986 Charles N'Zogbia born, Harfleur, France. (2004-09) 

Tipped off by a French-based contact, Magpies scout Charlie Woods arranged a trial during July 2004 for left winger Charles on the strength of video clips.

Instantly impressing in a training ground game, United signed the 18 year-old but encountered resistance from N'Zogbia's former club Le Havre - who had failed to reach agreement on a professional deal.

The dispute ultimately involved FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the former deciding that Le Havre's claim on the player was against European law and the latter setting an initial compensation amount of £250,000 - although appeals continued until at least 2007. 

Signing in August 2004 and becoming the last arrival of Sir Bobby Robson's reign, Charles debuted for the reserves in a 1-2 loss to Wolves at Molineux shortly after.

Amid "Zog on the Tyne" headlines, a senior bow came the following weekend at home to Blackburn Rovers, handed the briefest of debuts by caretaker boss John Carver, consisting of ten seconds and no touches.

Incoming manager Graeme Souness didn't turn to N'Zogbia for three months and it took a year for his first Premier League goal, against Fulham at Gallowgate.

Scoring in the first two games after Glenn Roeder took over, the midfielder delighted and annoyed fans and team mates equally with sublime dribbles and pinpoint crosses followed by elementary errors.

Responding poorly when circumstances saw Sam Allardyce forced to play him at left back in 2007 although having recently put pen to paper on a new five year deal.

Earning praise from Kevin Keegan for his role in steering the Magpies to safety, talk of joining Spurs or Arsenal to be nearer to his capital-based relatives was followed by press claims of interest from the rather less obvious Wigan Athletic.

Revealing his wish to leave United during late 2008 in the wake of Joe Kinnear infamously mispronouncing his name as "Insomnia" his final game was a 0-3 loss at Blackburn Rovers in January - Shay Given also bowing out that day at Ewood Park.

Charles joined Wigan in a part-exchange deal involving Ryan Taylor and helped the Latics to a mid-table top-flight finish as his former club suffered relegation.

2010 saw Charles in the news for several reasons: rejecting a move to Birmingham City, arrested for getting a stand-in to complete the theory section of his driving test and winning a first full French cap.

The latter came after 10 U21 outings, appearing in a 1-2 loss to Norway: the first game after France's World Cup exit calamity prompted a squad revamp.

In classic style Zog returned to SJP two months later, scoring twice in quick succession for the Latics in a 2-2 draw.

The final hours of the January 2011 transfer window saw United supposedly bid for Zog after selling Andy Carroll to Liverpool although no business was done.

Those same links resurfaced in May 2011, although he eventually joined Aston Villa, the following two seasons saw him play regularly for a collectively average side. 

Missing the whole of 2013/14 after rupturing his Achilles while on holiday in Miami, Charles successfully returned to action in 2014/15 but dropped out of the first team picture following the dismissal of Paul Lambert and a revolving door of policy of replacement managers.

Leaving Villa Park as a free agent in June 2016 following his side's relegation, Zog had an unsuccessful trial at the mackems before Nantes offered him a contract.

However that was withdrawn after medical tests indicated a heart defect, Charles forced into retirement (reports that he had joined Indian Premier League side Kerala Blasters were false).

2001 Jacob Ramsey born, Birmingham. (2025-present) 

Following the recruitment of Malick Thiaw and with moves to acquire forwards Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa ongoing, United turned to Aston Villa to strengthen their midfield area during August 2025.

Lifelong Villan Ramsey arrived for a claimed fee of £38m, the transfer announced after his previous and current sides had drawn 0-0 at Villa Park on the opening day of the Premier League season.

Ramsey didn't play in that game, debuting a week later during Newcastle's 2-3 home loss to Liverpool. He then started at Leeds the following weekend, only for an ankle injury to sideline him for seven games.

Scoring the first of two goals at Spurs in February 2026 - the other came at home to Everton later that month - he returned following a dubious dismissal against Manchester United to end the season by showing glimpses of his talent.

A graduate of Villa's academy, Jacob's first team debut came late in the 2018/19 Championship season, followed by a loan spell at League One Doncaster Rovers.

14 goals in 136 PL games for Villa included a strike against Newcastle during 2023.

Capped by England at U18, U19, U20 and U21 level, Ramsey was a team mate of Anthony Gordon at the U21 Euros in 2023, although injury saw him miss the final.
 

Lge FAC LC Eur Tot Oth
A S G A S G A S G A S G Ap Su Gl A S G
15 13 2 2     4     4 5   25 18 2      

 


What Else?

1921 Gallia Club de Paris (a)
4-1 
(?-?)
Friendly 
Aitken 3, McDonald
Scorer tbc
Crowd tbc 
United were in four team tournament action at the Colombes Stadium near Paris that later hosted the 1924 Olympic Games.

Following Newcastle's game, Glasgow Celtic beat Cercle Athlétique de Paris 6-0.

1922 Copenhagen XI (Denmark) (a)
2-1 
(1-0)
Friendly 
Dixon, McDonald
Scorer tbc  
15,000
The Magpies maintained their 100% win record in a post-season tour of Denmark, winning their fifth game in Copenhagen.

The Danish Capital was familiar to the Magpies, following previous visits there in 1904, 1909 and 1913.

1929 Slavia Prague (Czech) (a)
1-1 
(0-0)
Friendly 
Chalmers(49)
Junek(77pen)  
12,000

1949 Saskatchewan All Stars (Canada) (a)
13-2 
(7-0)
Friendly 
G.Robledo 4, Thompson 2, Walker 2, Milburn, Dodgin, Houghton, Mitchell, og(Greyeyes)
Rivett 2
5,000
After wins in Montreal and Toronto, United's tour party moved on to Saskatoon and a Saturday evening game at Griffiths Stadium. 

Home striker Sam Rivett netted twice in reply, but team mate Dave Greyeyes netted an OG.

1955 FC Nüremberg (West Germany) (a)
0-1 
(0-0)
Friendly
Schade(77)
Crowd tbc 

Bobby Cowell's career in football was ended after a heavy tackle from home full back Uckow left him with knee ligament damage.

The German was sent off while Cowell was stretchered off in the 63rd minute, later telling journalists:

"Uckow had been given a hard time by Jimmy Scoular and he took it out on me."

1961 A gallant performance by the Welsh saw them lose 2-3 to Hungary in Budapest, thanks to a debatable late penalty. United's Ivor Allchurch was among the scorers.

1976 Two goals from future Magpie Mick Channon helped England to a 3-2 win over Italy at Yankees Stadium in New York City.

The friendly match was part of the US Bicentenary celebrations and also featured Mike Doyle of Manchester City - who was to have a brief unsuccessful trial at SJP in 1982 that coincided with Channon's fleeting spell in a black and white shirt.

1983 22,000 fans saw Bobby Robson's England side draw 0-0 with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park, Belfast.

England finished this Home International fixture with future Magpies Kenny Sansom and John Barnes on the field and Toon old boy Peter Withe leading the attack.

1985 Fiji FA (a)
2-0 
(0-0)
Friendly 
Anderson, Gascoigne 
12,000
 (local sources claim 10,000)
The final match of United's Pacific tour was played at the National Stadium in Suva, the capital of Fiji.

After losing the first meeting of the sides 0-3 days earlier, the Magpies were deserved winners second time round, Gazza coming off the bench to net a late clincher. Also on the bench was physio Derek Wright with United's injury-ravaged squad down to its bare bones.

1988 Paul Gascoigne netted for England U21s as they drew 1-1 with Switzerland in a friendly match staged in Lausanne. Within weeks, the midfielder had joined Spurs.

1993 Two goals from Newcastle's Andy Cole helped England U21s to a comfortable 4-1 success in a European Championship Qualifier against Poland in Jastrzebie Zdroj.

2003
A number of Norwegian media sources ran a story linking United to Tromso player Morten Gamst Pedersen. A year later and the links re-emerged but the striker ended up going to Blackburn Rovers.

2005 Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas gained his eleventh England cap as they beat the USA 2-1 in Chicago. Future Magpie duo Alan Smith and Sol Campbell also played.

2009 Following three days of talks over his future, there was still no meaningful word from either Alan Shearer or Newcastle United as to whether progress was being made over an extended deal for the former manager.

2020
News broke that the 2019/20 Premier League season would recommence on Wednesday June 17th, following suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022 There was a disappointing end to Matty Longstaff's loan spell at Mansfield Town, as the Stags were defeated 0-3 by Port Vale in the League Two playoff final.

Matty played for the opening 65 minutes in front of 37,303 fans at Wembley.

2023 Chelsea (a)
1-1 
(1-1)
Premier League
71 pts 4th/20 
Gordon(9)
og(Trippier(27) 
40,130

A day of firsts and lasts at Stamford Bridge, as Newcastle achieved their highest top-flight finish since 2002 and returned to the Champions League.

Allan Saint-Maximin provided the assist in his final Magpies game for Anthony Gordon to register a first goal for the club, before Lewis Miley became the youngest Premier League player in United's history.
NUFC.com match report

PL highlights are online here


2025
Eddie Howe was awarded the Honorary Freedom of the City of Newcastle, in recognition of winning the Carabao Cup. 

Howe was the latest Magpie-related addition to the list of those afforded this honour, which consists of:

2025 Eddie Howe
2022 Shaka Hislop
2017 Freddy Shepherd (Chairman)
2017 Bruce Shepherd (Director)
2005 Bobby Robson
2000 Alan Shearer 
1993 NUFC*
1980 Jackie Milburn
1966 William McKeag (Chairman)
1909 William Sanderson (Director)