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Newcastle 3 West Ham 1
The Magpies ended their home campaign with arguably one of their
best performances against a West Ham side that were supposedly
fighting for their lives.
Will Osula made it five goals in six games with a strike in each
half and Nick Woltemade scored his first league of the year as the
Hammers were dispatched with surprising ease at St. James' Park on
Sunday evening.
Tottenham now just need a point from their remaining two games to
condemn today's visitors to the Championship, with the David Moyes'
inspired European cup success now a distant memory.
But Eddie Howe's black and whites are still in contention for an
unlikely European spot although they would need four results to go
their way on the final day of the season, depending on Chelsea's
penultimate game against Spurs on Tuesday.*
Newcastle got off to a lightning start and went ahead in the 15th
minute, taking advantage of another loose pass from the visitors
with Harvey Barnes doing well to tee up Woltemade who finished with
an accurate sidefoot from six yards at the Leazes End.
The lead was doubled just four minutes later when possession was
gained again and some slick passing saw Jacob Ramsey put Osula
through on goal with the Dane showing great poise to slot the ball
under the advancing Mads Hermansen.
Tomas Soucek had been cleared of a handball penalty shout before the
goals after a Bruno Guimaraes cross was whipped into the box.
A tactical change from Nuno Espirito Santo paid off for his side and
they created some openings with Tomas Soucek and ex-Magpie Callum
Wilson could have done better with, while Nick Pope made an
unorthodox double save to deny substitute Taty Castellanos.
After the break, there were chances at both ends as West Ham tried
to get back into the game with Lewis Hall, Barnes and Bruno all
going close while Crysencio Summerville's dribbling caused problems
for the Magpies defence.
However, the contest was over in the 65th minute when another swift
counter attack saw substitute Joe Willock break into the box and
unselfishly lay the ball on a plate for Osula to claim his second.
The goal of the game came four minutes later when Castellanos
swivelled and hit a superb dipping effort over Pope to give his side
some hope of a dramatic late comeback.
But even Newcastle couldn't throw away a three goal advantage and
although Castellanos grazed the bar and there were two or three
penalty claims United held out for the victory.
Kieran Trippier was substituted in the 85th minute and he and Emile
Krafth were given fine send-offs before the game and at half-time
respectively.
The staff and players went on a traditional lap of honour to thank
the home fans after the final whistle after what has been a marathon
and memorable season.
Full match report to follow.
* if Chelsea fail to beat Spurs on Tuesday then the following set of
results would see Newcastle finish eighth and qualify for the Europa
Conference:
Fulham 0-2 Newcastle
Liverpool 1-0 Brentford
(any three goal swing that gives us a better goals "for" than
Brentford)
mackems 0-0 Chelsea (any draw)
Tottenham 0-0 Everton (anything other than a five goal win
for Everton)
Team:
Pope, Trippier (Elanga 85), Thiaw, Botman, Hall, Ramsey, Tonali (Willock
53), Guimaraes, Barnes (J.Murphy 75), Woltemade (Burn 75), Osula (Wissa
85).
Subs n/u: Ramsdale, A.Murphy,
Gordon, Neave.
Booked: Hall.
Goals: Osula 15, 65, Woltemade 19.
WHUFC:
Hermansen, Disasi, Mavropanos, Todibo (Castellanos 26), Wan-Bissaka
(Pablo 63), Soucek (Kante 63), Fernandes, Diouf, Bowen, Summerville,
Wilson.
Subs n/u: Areola, Kilman, Magassa, Potts, Scarles,
Walker-Peters.
Booked: Soucek, Diouf, Kante.
Goals: Castellanos 69.
Crowd: 52,206 including a sold out section of away followers
who stuck with their team at 0-2 but then gave them untold grief
after the final whistle singing, "you're not fit to wear the
shirt".
Home areas were fairly restrained with just one rendition of
"f*** off to the Championship" and one very quiet airing of
"he's only a poor little Hammer". A dwindling number of folk
probably get that reference these days with even fewer knowing where
the tune came from...!
After the game Eddie Howe said:
"It wasn't the perfect game from us but it was very good in
phases, especially in the first half.
"I thought we were excellent with the ball, really creative.
"I think we've seen real progression in the last few weeks. A much
better performance.
"We're showing signs we're beginning to re-find our form."
Referee: Jarred Gillett - third appointment in the middle
involving Newcastle this season, following the 1-2 home defeat by
Arsenal and 0-2 loss to Aston Villa at SJP.
VAR: Craig Pawson
Stats:
Nick Woltemade completed a half century of league and cup
appearances for Newcastle.
Hammers in Toon - PL era:
2025/26 won 3-1 Osula 2, Woltemade
2024/25 lost 0-2
2023/24 won 4-3 Isak 2pens, Barnes 2
2022/23 drew 1-1 Wilson
2021/22 lost 2-4 Wilson, Murphy
2020/21 won 3-2 og, Joelinton, Willock
2019/20 drew 2-2 Almiron, Shelvey
2018/19 lost 0-3
2017/18 won 3-0 Joselu, Clark, Mitrovic
2015/16 won 2-1 Perez, Wijnaldum
2014/15 won 2-0 Sissoko, Gutierrez
2013/14 drew 0-0
2012/13 lost 0-1
2010/11 won 5-0 Best 3, Nolan, Lovenkrands
2008/09 drew 2-2 Owen, Carroll
2007/08 won 3-1 Viduka 2, N'Zogbia
2006/07 drew 2-2 Milner, Solano
2005/06 drew 0-0
2002/03 won 4-0 LuaLua 2, Shearer, Solano
2001/02 won 3-1 Shearer, LuaLua, Robert
2000/01 won 2-1 Cort, Solano
1999/00 drew 2-2 Dabizas, Speed
1998/99 lost 0-3
1997/98 lost 0-1
1996/97 drew 1-1 Beardsley
1995/96 won 3-0 Albert, Asprilla, Ferdinand
1994/95 won 2-0 Clark, Kitson
1993/94 won 2-0 Cole 2
Closing home game results - PL era:
2025/26 West Ham won 3-1
2024/25 Everton lost 0-1
2023/24 Brighton drew 1-1
2022/23 Leicester City drew 0-0
2021/22 Arsenal won 2-0
2020/21 Sheffield United won 1-0
2019/20 Liverpool lost 1-3
2018/19 Liverpool lost 2-3
2017/18 Chelsea won 3-0
2016/17 Barnsley won 3-0 (Ch)
2015/16 Spurs won 5-1
2014/15 West Ham won 2-0
2013/14 Cardiff City won 3-0
2012/13 Arsenal lost 0-1
2011/12 Manchester City lost 0-2
2010/11 West Bromwich Albion drew 3-3
2009/10 Ipswich Town drew 2-2 (Ch)
2008/09 Fulham lost 0-1
2007/08 Chelsea lost 0-2
2006/07 Blackburn Rovers lost 0-2
2005/06 Chelsea won 1-0
2004/05 Chelsea drew 1-1
2003/04 Wolves drew 1-1
2002/03 Birmingham City won 1-0
2001/02 West Ham won 3-1
2000/01 Aston Villa won 3-0
1999/00 Arsenal won 4-2
1998/99 Blackburn Rovers drew 1-1
1997/98 Chelsea won 3-1
1996/97 Nottingham Forest won 5-0
1995/96 Spurs drew 1-1
1994/95 Crystal Palace won 3-2
1993/94 Arsenal won 2-0
Latest
PL results/fixtures:
Wed 13.05.2026:
Manchester City 3-0 Crystal Palace
Fri 15.05.2026:
Aston Villa 4-2 Liverpool
Sun 17.05.2026:
Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest
Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace
Everton 1-3 mackems
Leeds United 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion
Wolves 1-1 Fulham
Newcastle 3-1 West Ham
Mon 18.05.2026:
Arsenal v Burnley (8pm) Sky
Tue 19.05.2026:
Bournemouth v Manchester City (7.30pm) Sky
Chelsea v Spurs (8.15pm) Sky
Update:
Krafth bows out
Newcastle have confirmed the departure of Emil Krafth,
ending a seven season posting on Tyneside for the 31 year-old
Swedish defender.
A £5m arrival from
French side Amiens hours on transfer deadline day in August 2019,
Stockholm-born Krafth made the first of his 106 appearances in all
competitions in a 1-3 Premier League defeat at Norwich City that
month.
Initially utilised at right back, Emil also lined up in central
defence during his time at United, but a succession of injuries
affected his availability for club and country.
The 2022/23 campaign would be a particular low point, featuring
regularly in pre-season only to suffer a cruciate ligament tear in
the League Cup at Tranmere Rovers.
That kept him out of action for over a year, before other issues
including a broken collarbone and knee problems continued to disrupt
his availability thereafter.
Extending his contract in 2022, 2024 and 2025, what proved to be his
final senior appearance was a 45 minute runout at West Ham during
November 2025.
Krafth made 84 PL appearances (54 starts) from a possible 266 in
that competition, his one competitive goal coming against Manchester
City at an empty SJP in the COVID-restricted 2020/21 season.
Unable to get on the pitch in either Champions League campaigns
during his time at United, more positively he was a late substitute
at Wembley in the Carabao Cup Final success against Liverpool in
March 2025.
2026/27:
ST
waiting
list:
opens Monday
NUFC confirm that a season ticket waiting list will open up ahead of
next season, with a minimum of 250 available.
Entry to the waiting list is restricted to club members, who can
sign up from Mon 18.05.2026 to Sun 31.05.2026.
A ballot will then take place with entrants placed in priority
groups according to criteria set by the club. Ballot winners can
then purchase season tickets from Wed 10.06.2026.
While the purchase of a 2026/27 membership isn't required to join
the waiting list, anyone who doesn't win this ballot would need to
continue paying for membership in order to maintain their place in
the queue for future ST releases.
While the minimum figure of 250 for this year is set, there's no
mention of how many STs will be offered thereafter.
Full details online
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Update:
Wooden spoon avoided
Newcastle's debut
at the International U19 football tournament in the Swiss
town of Altstatten saw them record a seventh place finish at the
eight team event.
The Magpies began their three group games on Friday by defeating
Danes Brondby 1-0, defender Henry Johnson on target with four
minutes of the scheduled 40 to play.
0-1 defeats at the hands of Croatians Dinamo Zagreb and Swiss side St.Gallen
left United bottom of their four team group, consigning them to a
7th/8th place playoff on Saturday against Nottingham Forest.
That finished 2-0 to Newcastle, thanks to goals from Kyle Fitzgerald
and Kacey Wooster.
Internationals:
Teenager capped
Rory Finneran
(Ireland):
Sat 16.05.2026 Grenada
(n) won 5-0 FR
The 18 year-old midfielder came off the bench in the 74th minute for
his first senior international appearance, with Ireland 3-0 ahead at
the home of Spaniards Real Murcia.
Alex Murphy (Ireland):
Thu 28.05.2026 Qatar (h) Dublin FR
Sat 06.06.2026 Canada (a) Montreal FR
A maiden senior call-up for the the Newcastle defender.
Anthony Elanga
(Sweden):
Mon 01.06.2026 Norway (a) Oslo
FR
Thu 04.06.2026 Greece (h) Stockholm FR
Player(s) tbc (if any) (England):
Sat 06.06.2026 New Zealand (n) Tampa FR
Wed 10.06.2026 Costa Rica (n) Orlando FR
Player(s) tbc (if any) (Germany):
Sun 31.05.2026 Finland (h) Mainz FR
Sat 06.06.2026 USA (a) Chicago FR
Player(s) tbc (if any) (Brazil):
Sun 31.05.2026 Panama (h) Rio de Janeiro FR
Sat 06.06.2026 Egypt (n) Cleveland FR
Player tbc (if any) (Italy):
Wed 03.06.2026 Luxembourg (a) Luxembourg
FR
Sun 07.06.2026 Greece (a) Crete FR
Player tbc (if any) (DR Congo):
Wed 03.06.2026 Denmark (n) Liege
FR
Tue 09.06.2026 Chile (n) La Línea de la Concepcion FR
Player tbc (if any) (Denmark):
Wed 03.06.2026 DR Congo (n) Liege
FR
Sun 07.06.2026 Ukraine (h) Odense FR
Update:
Tigers v Saints
The race to join Coventry
City and Ipswich Town in next season's Premier League continues with
the two sides who will contest the Championship playoff final now
confirmed.
Hull City secured
their place with a 2-0 win at Millwall on Monday after a scoreless
first leg, 24 hours before a 2-1 home success for Southampton
over Boro in extra time - again coming after the first leg had ended
0-0.
The Tigers will face the Saints at Wembley Stadium on Saturday
May 23rd, unless their punishment for the ongoing EFL charge
over alleged spying alters either the teams competing, the match
date - or perhaps both.
Unlikely lads:
'Pools get Clark
Following a brief stint in charge of League One Rotherham United,
former Magpie Lee Clark is the new Head Coach of National
League Hartlepool United.
Other SJP old boys on the move include:
Isaac Hayden left QPR
Michael O'Neill left Blackburn Rovers (manager)
Scott Parker left Burnley (manager)
James Tavernier left Rangers
Premier League:
Fulham (a)
Newcastle's final Premier League game of the season takes them to
the banks of the Thames on Sunday week (May 24th) and a return to
Craven Cottage.
In common with the rest of the Premier League fixture programme,
it's a 4pm kick-off, live on Sky Sports.
Team: To follow
FFC:
Joachim Andersen is suspended.
Referee: tbc
VAR: tbc
UK TV: Live on Sky Sports
City centre bars with live TV coverage include:
The Dog & Parrot on Clayton Street West.
Dirty Murphy's on Grainger Street (formerly Mushroom).
The game will be on live at WonderBar in The Gate.
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UK Radio: tbc
Rail: No trains will run between York and Darlington in either direction
on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Bus replacement services will operate
between those stations.
Scheduled disruptions are online
here
Underground/TfL: The Piccadilly line is closed on Sunday between
Hyde Park Corner and Northfields/Uxbridge. The alternative
Metropolitan Line service between Kings Cross and Hammersmith will
be in operation.
There are also closures on the District lines, although the route to
Wimbledon via Putney Bridge is running normally.
Details online
here
Metro:
No scheduled disruptions.
Stats:
Magpies @ Fulham - PL era:
2024/25 Lost 1-3 Barnes
2023/24 Won 1-0 Guimaraes
2023/24 Won 2-0 Longstaff, Burn (FAC)
2022/23 Won 4-1 Wilson, Almiron 2, S.Longstaff
2020/21 Won 2-0 Willock, Schar (pen)
2018/19 Won 4-0 Shelvey, Perez, Schar, Rondon
2016/17 Lost 0-1 (Ch)
2013/14 Lost 0-1
2012/13 Lost 1-2 Ben Arfa
2011/12 Lost 2-5 Guthrie, Ben Arfa
2010/11 Lost 0-1
2008/09 Lost 1-2 Ameobi
2007/08 Won 1-0 Barton (pen)
2006/07 Lost 1-2 Martins
2005/06 Lost 0-1
2004/05 Won 3-1 Ambrose, Kluivert, Ameobi
2003/04 Won 3-2 Robert, Shearer 2*
2002/03 Lost 1-2 Shearer*
2001/02 Lost 1-3 Speed
(At Craven Cottage except *Loftus Road)
NUFC final away game results - PL:
2024/25 Lost 0-1 at Arsenal
2023/24 Won 4-2 at Brentford
2022/23 Drew 1-1 at Chelsea
2021/22 Won 2-1 at Burnley
2020/21 Won 2-0 at Fulham
2019/20 Drew 0-0 at Brighton
2018/19 Won 4-0 at Fulham
2017/18 Lost 0-1 at Spurs
2015/16 Drew 0-0 at Aston Villa
2014/15 Lost 1-2 at QPR
2013/14 Lost 1-2 at Liverpool
2012/13 Won 2-1 at QPR
2011/12 Lost 1-3 at Everton
2010/11 Drew 2-2 at Chelsea
2008/09 Lost 0-1 at Aston Villa
2007/08 Lost 1-3 at Everton
2006/07 Drew 1-1 at Watford
2005/06 Drew 0-0 at Birmingham City
2004/05 Lost 0-2 at Everton
2003/04 Drew 1-1 at Liverpool
2002/03 Drew 2-2 at West Bromwich Albion
2001/02 Lost 1-3 at Southampton
2000/01 Lost 0-3 at Liverpool
1999/00 Drew 0-0 at Derby County
1998/99 Lost 0-2 at Leicester City
1997/98 Lost 0-1 at Blackburn Rovers
1996/97 Drew 0-0 at Manchester United
1995/96 Drew 1-1 at Nottingham Forest
1994/95 Lost 0-1 at Blackburn Rovers
1993/94 Lost 0-2 at Sheffield United
Final PL fixtures:
Sun 24.05.2026: (all 4pm,
live on Sky)
Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United
Burnley v Wolves
Crystal Palace v Arsenal
Fulham v Newcastle
Liverpool v Brentford
Manchester City v Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest v Bournemouth
mackems Chelsea
Spurs v Everton
West Ham United v Leeds United
2026/27:
Pre-season whispers
Update 1: Newcastle World
have mentioned that French League Strasbourg could visit Gallowgate
in pre-season.
Update 2: Unconfirmed claims
have surfaced on Everton fansites of a pre-season fixture for the Toffees
against Newcastle at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium.
This isn't the first time that a Magpie visit to the home of Scottish rugby
has been mentioned, similar claims emerging ahead of two recent seasons but
no fixture arranged.
Manchester United played friendly matches at Murrayfield ahead of both the
2023/24 and 2024/25 PL seasons.
Earlier: With plans for long haul warm-up
games abandoned, the focus has turned to whereabouts in Europe Newcastle
will be preparing for their 2026/27 PL season.
After previous talk of Austria and Portugal, The Mail
report that a training camp is planned at the Spanish resort of La
Manga, with one associated friendly fixture.
The Chronicle meanwhile claim that Serie A side AS Roma have
been invited to play at Gallowgate.
Update:
Munchen, glad Mag?
Speculation regarding the transfer of Anthony Gordon to
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich continues, amid claims that talks over a
fee continue with broad agreement over personal terms and contract duration
reached.
The 25 year-old England international last featured for Newcastle in the
defeat at Crystal Palace a month ago, before missing two games due to an
alleged injury.
Gordon then returned to the squad but wasn't called from the bench against
Brighton or Nottingham Forest. Whether he'll add to his 152 league and cup
appearances against West Ham or Fulham remains to be seen.
Update:
Barcode FC
The 2026/27 home shirt - or something very close to the finished
article - presented without comment, apart from wondering why no tyre
manufacturer has become main sponsor, given that this looks like one big
tread mark...
Update:
Loan lads
Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Seville enhanced their chances of avoiding relegation from La Liga
by coming back from 0-2 down to win 3-2 at Villarreal on Wednesday.
The on-loan Magpie continued in goal.
Matt Targett (Middlesbrough):
Boro's hopes of reaching the Championship promotion playoff final
perished with a 1-2
semi-final loss at Southampton on Tuesday night after a scoreless
first leg on Teesside.
Matt made the 45th and final appearance of his Boro loan spell this
season, completing the full 120 minutes as the tie was decided in extra
time.
Harrison Ashby/Joe White (Bradford City):
Neither Magpie featured on Thursday as a 0-1 home loss at the hands
of Bolton Wanderers saw the Trotters advance to the League One
promotion playoff final at Wembley.
Antonio Cordero (Cadiz)
Friday saw Cadiz draw 1-1 away to
Castellon
with Cordero playing the full game and taking the corner kick that
led to his side's valuable equaliser.
The point leaves them fourth
bottom of La Liga 2, four points clear of the relegation places but having
played a game more than the bottom three.
Travis Hernes (Groningen):
Heracles (a) Eredivisie, Sunday.
Trevan Sanusi (Lorient):
Le Havre (h) Ligue 1,
Sunday.
Premier League:
Old boy boosted by
generous Geordies
Nottingham Forest 1 Newcastle 1
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Born Or Died:
1924 Roy
Bentley born, Shirehampton, Bristol.
(1946-48)
Roy was known as a centre half
when he began his career with Bristol Rovers, Bristol City and
Liverpool (the latter under the assumed name of Smith) while serving as an Able
Seaman in the Royal Navy.
Converted to a striker by the time he moved to Tyneside ahead of the 1946/47
season, Roy was
an immediate hit and a regular scorer, netting twice on his debut in a 4-1
victory at Millwall in Division Two that August.
However he abruptly left midway through
the 1947/48 promotion season, moving to
Chelsea as a £12,500 replacement for their star man Tommy Lawton.
Bentley maintains he "had to leave because of the North-east air. I was
so fatigued and the doctor told me it would be better if I moved south. He
said, 'If you stay and fight it you could end up with TB'."
That's interesting, given his wartime service on convoy
escort ships bound for Murmansk, which lies above the arctic circle....
After a slow start at Stamford Bridge, Roy came good and was to finish as top
scorer in each of his seasons at the Blues.
The highlight was a 22 goal haul as his side won the title in the 1954/55
season, a total that including a hat trick against Newcastle in a 4-3 victory
at Stamford Bridge.
Just over a year later Roy made the switch to nearby Fulham, where he converted
back to centre half. QPR then became his final club
for a two year spell from 1961.
Winning 12 full England caps, Roy entered management with
Reading during 1963, remaining in charge at Elm Park until 1969.
He also managed Swansea Town, scouted for Bradford City and took charge of non
-league Thatcham Town. A return to Reading as club secretary saw him settle in the town, later holding a similar position at Aldershot Town.
Bentley's autobiography "Roy Wonder" was published in 2005 and
a restaurant bears his name at Stamford Bridge.
Two days before his 87th birthday in 2011, Roy was a special guest on the pitch at
Stamford Bridge during the half time break, receiving warm applause from both
Chelsea and Newcastle fans.
He passed away in April 2018.
1962 Phil Linacre born, Middlesbrough (1983)
Striker who began his career with Coventry City, signing for Hartlepool
United following his release by the Sky Blues and making a first team debut in
December 1980.
Joining Whitby Town three years later, Phil made a handful of appearances on
trial for Newcastle reserves during the 1983/84 season, netting in a 3-2 home
win over Aston Villa in December 1983.
Nothing came of that and he rejoined Hartlepool shortly after, subsequently
moving on to Bishop Auckland, Newcastle Blue Star, Darlington and Gateshead.
Phil's father Bill was a post-war star for Boro, while brother John also
played professionally for Hartlepool United.
1970
John Karelse born, Kapelle,
Netherlands. (1999-2003)
Ahead of the 1999/00
season, Newcastle boss Ruud Gullit was looking to boost his
goalkeeping options.
And after using Lionel Perez and Steve Harper in pre-season (along
with on-trial duo Erwin Lemmens & Marc Ziegler), Harper
started the season between the posts.
After just two games - and two defeats - though, Gullit acted to
bring in Dutch stopper Karelse from NAC Breda for £750K.
With barely time to introduce himself to his new colleagues, big
John made his debut at the Dell against Southampton - and let in
four goals in 20 minutes after half time.
After keeping his place for the following week's 3-3 home draw
with Wimbledon, Karelse made way for loan signing Tommy Wright in
the mackem monsoon loss.
That was enough to see Gullit depart and following the
installation of Bobby Robson as his successor, Karelse made just
one more competitive appearance, in a 0-0 draw at Arsenal that
October.
A trial spell with Turkish side Denizlispor in August 2000 failed
to lead to a move and John returned to Tyneside to make periodic
reserve appearances.
The following season saw Karelse sidelined by both illness and
injury and although moves to both Feyenoord and Pompey were
claimed in the media, neither came to pass.
Finally exiting SJP in 2003, John moved back to the Netherlands,
joining lower league
side AGOVV Apeldoorn.
Following his retirement, he then made a return to his first club
Breda (where he'd made his debut in 1987) in 2004 as coach.
In September 2010 Karelse was appointed joint interim manager of
NAC, along with Gert Aandewiel and Arno van Zwam.
The trio remained in post for the duration of the season, steering
the club to the safety of 13th spot in the Eredivisie.
A poor run of results however resulted in Jon's dismissal
during October 2012.
He next turned up in charge of VC Vlissingen during 2017, leaving there two
years later and taking over at Achilles Veen.
Big Jon does his famous Al
Murray Landlord impression
2005 Miodrag Pivas born, Novi Sad, Serbia. (2024-present)
Defender/midfielder signed from Serbians Jedinstvo in July
2024, loaned to Dutch side Willem II, where he made just seven senior
appearances as they suffered relegation from the Eredivisie.
Miodrag's Magpies bow came in a PL2 fixture at Birmingham City in August
2025, in what became his regular position as a central defender.
Pivas played 25 times in
all competitions for the U21s that season, scoring once in a 1-1 draw at
Reading in PL2.
He has appeared at International level for the Serbian U17 team.
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1905 Bohemia Spartans
(a)
3-2 (1-0)
Friendly
Scorers tbc
Scorers tbc
Crowd tbc
Played in Prague.
1921 Barcelona (Spain)
(a)
2-3 (0-0)
Friendly
Scorer tbc, McDonald
Alcantara 2, Vinyals
Crowd tbc
Having beaten the Catalans by the odd goal in five 48
hours earlier, United lost by the same scoreline in the
second meeting.
The Magpies donned their change kit at the Camp de la
Industria, with Barca's win described as "one of
the greatest thrills of our sporting life" by El
Mundo Deportivo newspaper.
Team:
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Wilson, Low, Aitken, Curry,
Hampson, Pyke, McDonald, Seymour.
1922 Kristiania Select (Norway) (a)
1-0 (1-0)
Friendly
Smailes(1-0)
Crowd tbc
The second of United's six game post-season tour of
Scandinavia found them in Norway's capital city - some
three years before it was re-christened Oslo.
1924 Real Madrid (Spain)
(a)
2-3 (?-?)
Friendly
Gibson(1-0), McDonald(2-2)
F.Perez(1-1,2-1),
Munagorri(2-3)
Crowd tbc
United provided the opposition as the new Chamartin
Stadium of Real Madrid was officially opened.
Team:
(tbc) Fraser, Curry, Hunter, MacKenzie, J.Low, Gibson,
W.Low (Spencer 46), Clark, Thompson, McDonald, Mitchell.
1946 Frigg SK (Norway)
(a)
6-0 (1-0)
Friendly
Stubbins(43,63), Wayman(47,51,66,70)
12,000
The second game of United's Scandinavian tour saw them move
from Bergen to Oslo and to a routine win against a
side with a trio of Norwegian guest internationals.
Charlie Wayman led the way with four goals and Albert
Stubbins chipped in with two, despite suffering from a
thigh strain.
A detachment of British soldiers stationed nearby attended
the game (with a large Union Flag) and delivered an urn of
tea for Newcastle's players at half time!
 1947 Bury (a)
2-2 (1-2)
Division Two
P39, 47pts, 4th/22
Bentley(42), Wayman(88)
Halton(30pen), Carter(33
17,298
United were without Tommy Pearson at Gigg Lane, with
the winger playing for Scotland against Belgium in
Brussels.
There was a goal for Newcastle's Roy Bentley on his 23rd
birthday and his challenge to gain possession set up Len
Shackleton for what seemed to be a last minute winner -
only for the referee to penalise Bentley for hands.
 1952
Southern Transvaal (a)
3-2 (2-0)
Friendly
G.Robledo(56,57),
Hannah(66)
Paton(9), Montgomery(38)
25,000
The first match of United's marathon post-season trek
around Southern Africa saw them play in Johannesburg.
1960 Dinamo Zagreb (Yugoslavia) (a)
3-1 (2-1)
Friendly
McGuigan(30), Hughes(2-0),
Allchurch(53)
Scorer tbc(pen)
Crowd
tbc
Following victory over Schalke 04 in Germany, United's
second post-season game took them into Yugoslavia and a
Zagreb side boasting four current home-grown
internationals.
1963 The Newcastle
United Supporters Club held their End of Season Dance at The
Mayfair.
Members were enticed by the prospect of dancing to the
house band, Jimmy Bence and his Orchestra.
1965 Aalborg (Denmark)
(a)
2-1 (2-0)
Friendly
Robson(3), Cummings(13)
Flou(70)
3,000
Over three weeks after the end of the league season, Newcastle rounded off
their five match tour in Denmark following a quartet of friendlies in Germany.
With the score at 2-0, John McGrath saw his 35th minute penalty kicked saved by
the home custodian, Poulsen.
Team: Marshall, Craig, Clark,
Anderson, McGrath, Iley, Robson, Hilley, Cummings, Penman, Suddick.
 1967 Bournemouth
& Boscombe Athletic (a)
4-1 (3-0)
Friendly
Bennett(15,24), Davies(40), Robson(70)
Rowles(51)
4,039
United travelled to Dean Court to play a benefit game for
their recently-deceased old boy Dick Keith.
Cherries goalkeeper Roger Jones would join Newcastle
almost a decade later, while the home side's goal came
from substitute Eddie Rowles - a 15 year-old apprentice.
While on the South Coast, United attempted to complete the
signing of Don Rogers from Swindon Town, but talks between
Stan Seymour, Joe Harvey and Town boss Danny Williams
ended with no agreement on a fee.
 1969 Liverpool (h)
1-1 (1-0)
Division One
44pts, 9th/22
Davies(2)
Hunt(68)
34,927
Last league game of the season but the second leg of the Fairs
Cup semi-final was just four days away.
1975 Frustration
for Newcastle striker Malcolm Macdonald again as Pat Jennings defied England
in a 0-0 draw in Belfast.
1976 North Shields (a)
2-4 (2-2)
Friendly
Burns 2
Gibb 2, Porterfield,
Carney
2,000
A charity kickabout at Appleby Park saw former Magpie Tony Green line up
once again in black and white.
Some familiar faces also represented the Robins, SJP old
boy Tommy Gibb
netting twice against his former side.
Fellow SJP old boys Frank Clark, John Cowan and Dave Hilley also featured while
Geoff Nulty was unable to play for United due to injury,
but turned up to referee a junior kickabout before the
main event - overseen by Pat Partridge.
Team:
Mahoney, Nattrass, McCaffrey, Blackhall, Kennedy, Green, Maclean, Hudson, Burns,
Gowling, Guy.
 1984
Liverpool (h)
2-2 (1-2)
Friendly
Keegan(25pen) McDermott(61)
Robinson(11), Souness(38)
36,722
Billed as "Keegan's Farewell",
this was actually a
benefit match for the club, not him.
He equalised from the penalty spot following a Craig Johnson handball, while
United's second leveller came from his pal Terry McDermott, who volleyed past
Bruce Grobelaar at the Gallowgate End.
Following the final whistle, KK was whisked away by a
helicopter that landed briefly on the centre circle.
Among those who cheered his departure was a young NUFC
ballboy named Alan Shearer.
Youtube
footage is online
here
1986 Peter
Beardsley scored his first goal for England during a 3-0 friendly
win over Mexico in the Los
Angeles Coliseum.
It was a fourth cap for the Newcastle player, who was joined on the field by
former and future Magpies Chris Waddle, Kenny Sansom and John Barnes. He netted
on 37 minutes.
1988 Trinidad &
Tobago (a)
0-1 (0-1)
Friendly
Skeene(14)
8,000
United began a two match tour of the West Indies with defeat at the Queens
Park Oval in Port of Spain, before moving on to Jamaica for another
kickabout.
New signing John Robertson debuted but the Magpies were without
Mirandinha. Physio Derek Wright played and 43 year-old coach John Pickering
was on the bench!
Dexter Skeene scored the only goal for the home side, for
whom Dwight Yorke and Russell Latapy featured.
The former
would move to Manchester United, while the latter went on to
have a career in Scotland with Hibernian, Rangers, Dundee
United and Falkirk.
Team: Kelly,
Cornwell, Bailey, McCreery, P.Jackson, Scott, D.Jackson,
Coxall, Stephenson, Wright, Robertson. Sub n/u:
Pickering.
1997 Newcastle's Les Ferdinand guested for
Coventry City in a benefit for David Busst, who had been
forced to retire following a serious leg
injury at Old Trafford in 1996.
A 23,325 sell-out crowd were at Highfield Road to see former Magpie Paul Gascoigne
net in a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
1997 Newcastle boss Kenny Dalglish returned to his old
club Blackburn Rovers for goalkeeping coach Terry
Gennoe, replacing the outgoing Peter Bonetti.
2004 In the wake of Newcastle's fifth place finish, Chairman Freddy Shepherd
said:
"We are all
in this together and the players are disappointed at what
has happened this season, and so am I and the manager -
and I am sure the supporters are very, very disappointed.
"We have
had a good season in the UEFA Cup, but as far as the
Premiership is concerned, three points out of 18 at the
start of the season and three out of the last nine is just
not good enough.
"I'm not
happy that we're not in the Champions League qualifiers
and I don't suppose the supporters are. But at least being
in Europe next season gets us back on track.
"We will
leave it a couple of days until the dust settles on last
season. We know
what we have to do, but we won't panic and what we have to
do first is to make sure we have a steady ship.
"There is absolutely no chance of us doing a Leeds United, I can
assure our fans of that."
2005 Graham Souness did his best Perry Mason impression
when speaking to the Chronicle:
"Craig Bellamy can never play for me again. I still
believe I couldn't have handled the situation with him any
differently from the way I did.
"Craig
Bellamy had scored seven goals up to the start of the new
year and he was probably on schedule to score more goals
for this club than he had before in any one season.
"But since he left, our dressing room is a healthier place. At the
end of the day, the club is not here for the benefit of
any one individual.
"The only player I have fallen out with here is Craig Bellamy. Yes,
Laurent Robert isn't happy because he's not in the team
every week but I don't expect any player not in the team
to be happy.
"I pick players on how they train and how they play in matches. I
cannot fall out with people because our personalities are
not matched. I have to be far bigger than that. That's not
what management is about.
"Who are these players I'm supposed to have fallen out with? Andy
Cole? I rest my case. David Dunn? I rest my case. Craig
Bellamy? I rest my case. Andy Todd? I rest my case. Dwight Yorke? We only fell out once at one training session.
"Don't forget I've managed hundreds of players in my 19 years as
a manager. So I've fallen out with five of them? I rest my case."
2010 Newcastle confirmed the
departure of Academy coach Kenny Wharton
"by mutual consent".
The former Magpie had held various off-field roles at
junior and academy level since returning to the club in 1999.
2022
Newcastle's pre-season plans were thrown into disarray by
the cancellation of the Ohio Cup; a four team tournament
in the USA based in
Cincinnati and Columbus.
2023 Brentford's Ivan Toney received an eight month ban and
£50,000 fine after admitting a breach of FA betting rules.
The striker placed 232 bets between 2017 and 2021, beginning when he was still a
Newcastle player, on loan at Scunthorpe United and Wigan Athletic.
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