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2026/27:
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Gateshead 1 Newcastle
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Newcastle's first public pre-season
game saw them make the short trek to the International Stadium
on Saturday, facing a Gateshead side now managed by Lee Cattermole.
A poor game saw The Magpies salvage a draw thanks to an own goal in
the 79th minute after the Tynesiders had gone ahead in the 34th
minute.
Clad in the new blue away kit for the first time, a fairly strong starting
line-up captained by Jacob Murphy lacked pace and invention and
forward threat - hardly a shock given the attackers yet to return
for pre-season.
Fabian Schar made his first appearance since returning to fitness
while Sean
Steur gave an assured performance in midfield, but overall it was an unmemorable contest.
Heed's opener came when Billy Chadwick's free-kick hit Newcastle's defensive wall and broke to New
Zealander Luke Supyk, who slotted the ball past Nick Pope.
United's equaliser followed Lewis Hall's left wing cross that hit Ben
Williams giving Adam Desbois no chance.
New signings Aladji Bamba and Bazoumana Toure were sighted in
training on Friday but didn't debut here.
Dropping out of the squad that faced Darlington were Will Osula and
Sven Botman, while Joelinton, Anthony Elanga, Tino Livramento and
Lewis Miley didn't feature.
There was a first team
bow for winger Matheos Ferreira days before his 18th birthday, while
development squad trio Mason
Miley, Miodrag Pivas and
Vakhtang Salia all featured again after their senior debuts against the Quakers.
Still on their post-World Cup break are Yoane Wissa, Nick Woltemade,
Malick Thiaw, Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes.
Inevitably, most attention was focused on Eddie Howe's post-match
interview, responding to questions over the future of his Brazilian
captain by with what amounted to a reprise of last year's comments
regarding Alexander Isak.
Team: Pope (Jaouen 69), Hall (Salia 82), Schar (Pivas 60),
A.Murphy, Shahar (M.Miley 69), Ramsey (Munda 82), Steur, Willock
(Charlton 82), Barnes (Seung-soo 77), J.Murphy (Sanusi 77), Neave
(Ferreira 69),
Subs n/u: Gillespie, Harris, Craggs, Finneran.
Goal: og (Williams) 79.
GFC: Desbois, Anifowose (Newton 60), Boatswain, Chadwick
(Bone 73), Chapman (Lowery 85), Fenton (Telford 60), Ferguson, Home
(Williams 73), Lavery (Leach 73), Robinson (Trialist 60), Supyk
(Ward 60).
Subs n/u: Jameson, Smith.
Booked: Home.
Goal: Supyk 35.
Referee: Adam Herczeg
Crowd: 7,195 - close to capacity now at what was previously a
venue which held over 11,000 spectators.
There was a minute's silence for Kevin Keegan before kick-off, while
players and staff wore black armbands.
After the game Eddie Howe said:
On Bruno
Guimaraes:
"Yes, I've spoken to him as I would do. Bruno, normally, is just
a fantastic person. We've had some really good conversations, both
before the World Cup, during the World Cup and after the World Cup.
"What we speak about obviously has to remain private. He's just a
great player and a great person.
"Look, I don't know what's going to happen with Bruno's future.
That's for other people to, one, speculate about, but also
conversations that I'm not part of.
(There is)
"nothing to say Bruno won't be back training with us. You've
got to look at it in its own right; Bruno is the captain of our football
club.
He's been an unbelievable player and person all through the time we have
worked together.
"I speak on behalf of everyone at
the football club. We absolutely love him and, of course, everyone will want
him to stay.
"We don't want to lose our best players. That's an obvious statement
to make. Losing those big two (Gordon and Tonali)
is painful for us
and difficult.
"For me, it's been another challenging summer so far.
"We're always trying to do our best for the football club, short and
long term, and try and get the squad in its best shape.”
On Sean Steur:
"He played really well today. He can be really pleased with his
performance and first showing in Newcastle colours.
"We all need to be very
supportive to the players that have come in. I don't think we can put too
much pressure on them.
"It's part of my job to try and take the pressure off them and allow
them to develop and to enjoy their time here."
On Sven Botman:
"Sven just took a little knock to
the face yesterday in training, but we don't think it's anything too
serious."
On Will Osula:
Will just had a tight groin, so again, nothing serious. We anticipate that
all the injured players that we have are on a good track at the
moment."
On other players with fitness issues:
"They're all looking like they'll be back and available around La Manga,
maybe Tino Livramento apart. I think the squad's in relatively good
health."
Gateshead boss Lee Cattermole:
"I said to the boys we aren’t
going to get carried away because it's a pre-season game - but in terms of
the three weeks of work we’ve done, we have got to be unbelievably proud
of that performance from the lads with the buy-in and the fitness levels,
the work-rate, the discipline, the shape, everything about the performance.
“That’s what we are trying to
create, that’s what we want to do and for me, as a coach and manager, you
want these results just to keep the momentum going and keep the buy-in from
the players. I was over the moon with them.
"it was such a hard game in terms of the quality, the pace, the
movement and for us, it was about the discipline, staying in shape,
controlling the distances between each other and then impress when we can.
“It only works if every one is at it
and if one isn’t at it, we get caught out, but they were brilliant.”
2026/27:
Bristol City (a)
Next up for Eddie
Howe's side in pre-season is a visit to Championship side Bristol
City this coming Wednesday.
It's a 7.30pm start at Ashton Gate and the remaining places in the
away end from the 3,407 allocation will remain on public sale until
2pm on Monday.
This will be the first time a Magpies XI have played there since a
1-0 away success in the Championship back in August 2016, when
Dwight Gayle was on target.
While Newcastle were drawing 1-1 at Gateshead on Saturday, Michael
Skubala's Robins were winning 3-1 at League Two Swindon Town.
The hosts have published the following update:
"Keegan’s image will be displayed on the in-bowl screens
in the seventh minute – a nod to the number he wore with such
distinction during his playing career – and supporters are
encouraged to take part in a minute’s applause."
The newly-formed Newcastle
United Supporters Club in South West England are meeting at a
pub pre-match.
Venue is The Spotted Cow at 139 North Street in
Bedminster, BS3 1EZ, which is a 15 minute walk from the away end.
All welcome from 5pm onwards.
More details via their Facebook page here
This game and the remainder of United's public pre-season programme are available as paid live streams
from NUFC.
More details
here
2026/27:
Spurs (a) tickets
Application details
for United's first PL away game:
ST applications open Mon 27.07.2026, 2pm
ST applications close Tue 28.07.2026, 2pm
Seat selections open Wed
29.07.2026, 2pm
Seat selections close Fri 31.07.2026, 2pm
Allocation: 3,038
PS: The Magpies
have published ticket sale timetables for the following eight PL
away games, with the proviso that they may change once fixture dates
are confirmed - as it stands, none of those eight are 100%
confirmed.
We'll continue to publicise the relevant details in time for
applications to be made; just FYI, ST applications are forecast to
open on Mon 10.08.2026 for Leeds (a).
Incoming:
Bamba:
deal done
Monaco midfielder
Aladji Bamba became Newcastle United's fourth senior signing
of the current transfer window, confirmed on Friday morning.
The 20 year-old has completed what is reported to be a £35m deal and
takes the vacant number 8 squad number, almost inevitably also
inheriting the previous shirt-wearer's terrace anthem.
The France U20 defensive midfielder has made just 18 Ligue 1 appearances
(10 starts) since his senior debut for Monaco in August 2025.
Bamba also featured in five Champions League
ties;
starting against Club Brugge and PSG and joining from the bench
against Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG.
He's yet to net at senior level for the Monegasques.
The Magpies were represented at several Monaco games last season,
supposedly monitoring fellow defensive midfielder, Senegal
international Lamine Camara.
2026/27:
Squad numbers
Confirmed squad numbers for
this season as follows:
1 Nick Pope
2 Tino Livramento
3 Lewis Hall
4 Sven Botman
5 Fabian Schär
7 Joelinton
8 Aladji Bamba
9 Yoane Wissa
10 Will Osula
11 Harvey Barnes
12 Malick Thiaw
14 Sean Steur
17 Bazoumana Touré
19 Anthony Elanga
23 Jacob Murphy
24 Ewen Jaouen
27 Nick Woltemade
28 Joe Willock
29 Mark Gillespie
31 Aidan Harris
33 Dan Burn
37 Alex Murphy
39 Bruno Guimarães
41 Jacob Ramsey
51 Leo Shahar
62 Sean Neave
67 Lewis Miley
Obviously more will be added (or subtracted) following confirmed
movements in the transfer market.
Aside from the previously-announced allocation of the number 14
shirt to Sean Steur, fellow new boy Bazoumana Toure plumped for 17, Ewen Jaouen
took 24 and the new owner of 8 is Aladji Bamba.
William Osula is now listed as inheriting 10 from Anthony Gordon,
Tino Livramento takes 2 from Kieran Trippier and Anthony Elanga
moves to 19.
Update:
KK: tributes continue
What has become a shrine to Kevin Keegan since his death outside the South West Corner of
St.James' Park will continue until club staff start removing it on
Tuesday.
Manager Eddie Howe and members of his coaching staff laid floral
tributes last Tuesday, with Jacob Murphy adding a Keegan 7 shirt.
Former Magpies Shola Ameobi, Peter Beardsley, Lee Clark and Steve
Harper have also visited.
Countless tributes came from ex-Newcastle players and coaches, with an unprecedented level of response from football
personalities, clubs and fans with no direct link to KK, other than
an appreciation of his contribution to the game.
PS: Wor Flags are raising funds to stage a
Keegan-themed tribute ahead of the season opener at home to
Liverpool in August. Donations can be made online
here
Update:
The King is dead
Following his own recent comments,
news of Kevin Keegan's death comes as no surprise,
but remains a shock of seismic, "remember where you were when you
heard" magnitude.
His arrival on Tyneside in 1982 not only filled the ground of a club
that was dying of indifference, but gave it some desperately-needed
legitimacy, some pride in the colours.
It's difficult to properly describe the enormity of someone like
Keegan joining a Second Division side but it was massive. Then to
see him, Chris Waddle and Peter Beardsley net 65 goals between them
and gain promotion in his second season was phenomenal.
Anticipation turned to excitement and a return to the top flight,
only for the rot to set in again prior to a second act almost a
decade later, when the roof truly came off and dreams almost became
the most memorable reality.
In the absence of the coveted silverware, what remains tangible are
moments of high emotion from the debut goal versus QPR and four
goals at Millmoor via his walkout and Milburn steps cameo to Howay
5-0 and Graham Fenton.
The third coming of Keegan remains a regrettable episode for all
concerned; his biggest victory coming in a courtroom rather than a
football pitch - the legacy of which was a self-imposed exile from Gallowgate that he spoke of ending earlier this year, but tragically
didn't get to enjoy.
It's as the inspirational captain and then ringmaster of the
Entertainers that he'll be fondly recalled by generations of
Geordies - along with countless individual moments; a handshake
here, a photo or an autograph there, just a minute of his time but
etched in the recipient's memory.
His passing severs another connection with football as it once was,
coming just hours after the unpalatable circus where a World Cup
Final should have been.
Love it? we certainly did. Farewell Special K.
PS - it still niggles us that the "Love it!" clip is always
referred to as the time KK lost the mind games with Fergie.
It was arguably Kev's finest hour in response to some shameful
utterances from the Manchester United boss after the Red Devils had
just beaten Leeds 1-0 and thumped Forest 5-0.
It was actually a fantastic rallying call but it perhaps came a game
too early - following our win at Elland Road but before the fateful
1-1 draw at the City Ground.
It's also worth recalling that far from throwing away the title that
season through kamikaze defending, Newcastle only conceded two more
goals than their rivals.
It's also often forgotten that the Mancs
collected an incredible 40 points from their final 15 games to win
the league (plus six FA Cup wins on their way to a "double").
Latest:
KK RIP
Statement from the
Keegan family, Monday July 20th:
"It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan
has passed away at the age of 75.
The former England player and manager had been battling cancer and
was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.
"Kevin, a double Ballon D'or winner, was a much loved husband,
father and grandfather.
"The family would like to thank Kevin's incredible medical team for
all their support.
This is a hugely difficult time and they are requesting space and
privacy."
From Newcastle United, Monday:
"We are devastated to learn
of the passing of Kevin Keegan, one of the most iconic, influential
and deeply loved figures in our club’s history.
"Kevin was more than a legendary
footballer and manager. He was the beating heart of Newcastle United
for generations of supporters.
"As a player, he brought
world-class talent, ambition and belief to St. James’ Park, helping
to transform perceptions of what Newcastle United could be.
"As a manager, he ignited our
city. Kevin gave supporters hope and pride, and led a team whose
style, spirit and passion captured the imagination of football fans
around the world. He was so much more than an Entertainer.
"Above all that, Kevin forged an
extraordinary bond with Newcastle, built on the roots of his father,
Joe. He understood our people. He embraced the North East with a
passion that was genuine and unwavering, and in return, he earned
his rightful place in the hearts of millions.
"Kevin’s impact will not be
measured by appearances or results. It will live on in the memories
he created with club and country, the dreams he inspired wherever he
went, and the generations of supporters around the world who fell in
love with football because of him.
"At this profoundly sad time, we
send our love and deepest sympathy to Kevin’s wife Jean, his family,
friends and all who had the privilege of knowing and working
alongside him.
"Today, we mourn the loss of a
true giant of our history, and at the appropriate moment, we will
carefully consider how we shape a lasting tribute to Kevin’s
remarkable life and legacy.
"Rest in peace, King Kev."
From Eddie Howe:
"Like everyone connected with Newcastle United, I was devastated to
hear the news that Kevin has passed away.
"On behalf of our
players and staff, I want to send our love, strength and deepest
condolences to Kevin’s family and friends at this incredibly
difficult time.
"Kevin was an inspiration to me
as a young player and, I’m honoured to say, a friend whose guidance
and support meant a great deal in recent years.
"Long before I ever dreamed of
becoming a manager, I was captivated by his Entertainers team. They
played with courage, freedom and excitement. They made people fall
in love not only with football, but with Newcastle United.
"Those teams reflected Kevin
himself – passionate, positive, fearless and full of energy. That
spirit remains part of this club’s identity today and will continue
to push our players and staff and inspire generations to come.
"Kevin understood better than
most the privilege and responsibility of leading Newcastle United.
He was always willing to share his wisdom, offer encouragement and
provide support, and I will always be grateful for that.
"For me personally, Kevin’s influence became even more meaningful
when I arrived at Newcastle United as manager.
"He showed me incredible warmth
and generosity. He had already given so much to this football club,
yet he immediately made me feel welcome.
"Kevin understood better than
most the privilege and responsibility of leading Newcastle United.
He was always willing to share his wisdom, offer encouragement and
provide support, and I will always be grateful for that.
"What struck me most was his
humility. Despite everything he achieved in the game and his iconic
status here, he never sought recognition. He simply wanted to help
because he cared deeply about the club and the people within it.
"Every conversation with Kevin
left you feeling better. He had remarkable warmth and humour and
also a love for football that touched everyone around him. It is
profoundly saddening that he is no longer with us.
"Kevin’s legacy will live on
through this football club, its supporters and everyone he inspired.
"Thank you, Kevin, for
everything. Rest in peace."
From Terry McDermott and his family:
"We are heartbroken by the loss
of our dear friend, Kevin Keegan.
"Kevin was so much more than a
team mate. He was a lifelong friend whose warmth, loyalty, humour
and passion for football touched so many lives. The memories they
shared, both on and off the pitch, will be treasured forever.
"Although Terry’s dementia means
he is no longer able to express his feelings publicly, we know how
much Kevin meant to him and how deeply this loss would have affected
him.
"Our thoughts and prayers are
with Jean, Laura, Sarah and all of Kevin’s family at this incredibly
sad time. We hope they find comfort in the love and respect being
shown for Kevin by so many people.
"Kevin was one of football’s
true greats, but to Terry he was, above all, a cherished friend.
"He will be greatly missed and
never forgotten."
Update:
Second string
striker secured
Newcastle have confirmed the signing of 19 year-old forward Afner Ca
following his release by Spanish side Levante.
The Guinea-Bissau youth international spent last season playing for
Levante's U19 side, having moved there from Portuguese club Amora
last summer.
A five year deal is claimed for Ca, whose recruitment is part of the
club's attempts to boost their U21 side.
He's set to return to Spain when Robbie Stockdale's squad hold a
training camp at Pinatar next month, following a public pre-season
fixture at Spennymoor.
2026/27:
Home comforts
Newcastle 3
Darlington 0
Match report
Update:
UEFA publish NUFC settlement details
Following Newcastle's publicised
breach of UEFA's own financial sustainability regulations, further
details of the settlement reached are now in the public domain
here
The borrowers:
Loan lads
Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
A friendly defeat for Antonio at home to Cordoba on Saturday. He was
in the starting line-up for Cadiz, the only goal of the game coming
in the 86th minute.
Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
Go Ahead Eagles (h) Friendly, Sunday.
Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Vlach arrived from the bench at half-time as Seville beat
Cordoba 5-4 on penalties following a goalless draw.
2026/27:
TV times
The Premier League have published their revised fixture schedule for live TV
covering August and September, with
Newcastle's opening four games all altered:
Sun 23.08.2026 Liverpool (h) 4.30pm Sky
Sat 29.08.2026 Spurs (a) 5.30pm Sky
Sat 05.09.2026 Bournemouth (h) 12.30pm TNT
Mon 14.09.2026 Leeds United (a) 8pm Sky*
Sat 19.09.2026 Hull City (h) 3pm no live UK TV
* if NUFC or LUFC are in the Carabao Cup Third Round and drawn
against a club in the Champions League (Arsenal, Aston Villa,
Liverpool, Manchester City or Manchester United), this game will be
on Sat 12.09.2026 @ 12.30pm.
Assuming both sides survive the Second Round, a final decision on
the PL game will rest on the Third Round draw, which takes place on
or around Tue 25.08.2026.
The possible move is because Carabao Cup Third round ties are once
again split over two weeks, the first clashing with Matchday 1 in
the Champions League Group stage.
PS: Although trains are scheduled to run as usual between Newcastle
and London on the day of the Spurs away game, Kings Cross station
will be closed the following day.
Update:
Squad updates
Senior players signed (4):
Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure, Aladji Bamba
Senior contracts extended (2):
Mark Gillespie,
Fabian Schar (both to 2027)
Senior players sold (2):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona),
Sandro Tonali (Spurs)
Senior players loaned (3):
Harrison Ashby (Luton Town),
Antonio Cordero (Cadiz), Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville)
Professional contracts signed (6):
Sam Alabi,
Guy Bloomer, Jake Durrant, Henry
Johnson,
Mason Miley,
Kacey Wooster
Scholarship contracts signed (8):
Chukwudi Afumuzor, Theo Benjamin,
Roman Dowell, Jayden Kouossu, George Mair, Leon Mukumbira, Alfie
Seldon, Lesecond Yeutembip
Development squad players sold (2):
Travis Hernes (Groningen), Joe White (Crewe Alexandra
Unlikely lads:
Comings and goings
SJP old boys on the move recently include:
Tom Allen was Darlington, now Hebburn Town
Elliot Anderson was Nottingham Forest, now Man City
Will Anderson now South Shields (trial)
Demba Ba now Le Havre (Sporting Director)
Dan Barlaser was Boro, now MK Dons
Rafa Benitez left Panathinaikos (Manager)
Habib Beye left Marseille (Head Coach)
Joe Brayson now
George Washington University
Adam Campbell was Hartlepool United, now South Shields
John Carver left Lechia Gdansk (Manager)
Ian Cathro was Estoril, now St.Etienne (Head Coach)
Michael Chopra now Trethomas Bluebirds
Lee Clark was Rotherham, now Hartlepool (Manager)
Steve Clarke left Scotland (Coach)
Karl Darlow was Leeds United, now Manchester United
Luuk de Jong left Porto
Amadou Diallo was Oliveirense, now KF Skenderbeu
Josh Donaldson now Hebburn Town (loan)
Martin Dubravka was Burnley, now Spurs
Damien Duff now Brentford (Coach)
Kieron Dyer now Southend United (Manager)
Rob Elliot was Gateshead, now Carlisle (Manager)
Cameron Ferguson was Bala Town, now Southport
Ludwig Francillette was Morecambe, now Oxford City
Ryan Fraser left Western Sydney Wanderers
Macauley Gillesphey was Charlton, now Bradford City
Liam Gibson was Harrogate Town, now Hartlepool
Alex Gilliead left Shrewsbury Town
Isaac Hayden was QPR, now Leyton Orient
Chris Hogg now Northampton Town (Manager)
Joselu left Al-Gharafa
Jamaal Lascelles left Leicester City
Valentino Lazaro was Torino, now Al-Ain
Robert Lee now Hornchurch (Director of Football)
Jamal Lewis left Preston North End
Kevin Mbabu left Midtjylland
Charlie McArthur now York City
Steve McClaren now Rotherham (Head of Football)
James Milner left Brighton & Hove Albion
Michael O'Neill left Blackburn Rovers (Manager)
Scott Parker left Burnley (Manager)
Brian Pinas left Feyenoord (Coach)
Matt Ritchie was Reading, now Bournemouth (Tech Dir)
Callum Roberts was Scunthorpe, now Notts County
Allan Saint-Maximin was RC Lens,
now Charlotte FC
Mo Sangare left Morecambe
Lubo Satka was Samsunspor
Josh Scott was Bishop Auckland, now West Auckland
Danny Simpson now Arabian Falcons (player/coach)
Islam Slimani left Cluj
Elias Sorensen was Valerenga, now PEC Zwolle
Dylan Stephenson was Dagenham, now Darlington
Louis Storey was Gateshead, now Carlisle United (Coach)
Matt Targett now Hull City
James Tavernier left Rangers
Steven Taylor now Desert Falcons (Manager)
Ciaran Thompson now Darlington
Max Thompson now Rotherham United (trial)
Kieran Trippier now Wolves
Jake Turner left Gillingham
Jay Turner-Cooke was Halifax, now Shrewsbury Town
Dan Ward was South Shields, now Chester
Isaac Westendorf was Oxford City, now Torquay United
Georginio Wijnaldum left Al-Ettifaq
Mike Williamson now South Shields (Manager)
Callum Williams now Horden CW
Callum Wilson was West Ham, now Brentford
Jack Young was Worthing, now Carlisle United (trial)
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