Valencia (a) SOLD OUT
Bayer / Strasbourg (h) Public sale now
Liverpool (h) ST forwarding/resale now
Spurs (a) Seat selections ended

Update:
Horni is a Geordie

Newcastle confirmed their fifth senior signing of the current transfer window on Monday morning, goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek joining from Portuguese side Sporting Braga.

Although the transfer fee is undisclosed, a £25.7m release clause was claimed for the 24 year-old Czech international custodian who has signed a five year contract.

Pulled out of Braga's Europa Conference tie last Thursday, Hornicek travelled to Spain for his medical before linking up with his new colleagues at their La Manga training camp.

He will be the third player from that country to play for the Magpies, following Pavel Srnicek and David Rozehnal.

Standing 6 foot 6 inches tall, Lukas was on the bench for all three of the Czech Republic's three ties at this summer's World Cup Finals in the USA, having won his first senior cap at the end of last season.

(Spoiler alert: the club posted a link on social media "Lukas' first words after landing in Spain", which proved to be "hello, how are you?" not "who is the manager...")

Update:
This is your
captain sneaking

24 hours later than originally mentioned, Bruno Guimaraes was predicted to link up the Newcastle squad in La Manga on Monday, where he'll meet new boss Matthias Jaissle.

Current indications/predictions/propaganda suggest that the club captain remains set on a move to Arsenal, with news breaking on Monday of a first official bid from the Gunners for an unspecified amount, that was rejected.

Separately, it's claimed on social media that promotional material for 2026/27 kits featuring United's number 39 is no longer visible in and around SJP.

Update:
Meet the new boss

Update: ahead of a formal announcement, Jaissle has been spotted at La Manga and has met with the players.

Saturday brought further claims that Matthias Jaissle has been appointed as Newcastle manager, having travelled to the club's Spanish training camp.

The 38 year-old German-born coach had been in charge of Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al-Ahli since 2023, but has reportedly left after United agreed to pay a claimed £10m compensation figure. He's agreed a five year contract.

Like United, Jeddah-based Al-Ahli are overseen by PIF. On their books at present is former Magpie striker Ivan Toney.

It's reported that Jaissle will bring a full complement of support staff to Gallowgate.

2026/27:
Ticket to ride

2026/27 Magpie Mover tickets are now on sale, allowing public transport use in Tyne & wear on home matchdays from three hours before kick-off until the end of service*

Held at £25 for each of the last four seasons, the price has increased to £35 this time round, with no concessions.

Available to season ticket holders, Magpie+ members are also eligible to purchase them as was the case last season - although pass validity depends on having a match ticket.

* competitive senior games only, no friendlies/U18/U21s.

Bombshell:
Coach departures
now confirmed

Following Thursday morning's media revelations about the future of Eddie Howe, the club formally announced the exit of him and his coaches on Friday afternoon as follows:

Newcastle United can announce that Eddie Howe has informed the club of his decision to step down as head coach.

The club has accepted Eddie’s decision and would like to thank him for his extraordinary contribution.

Also leaving the club are coaches Jason Tindall, Graeme Jones, Stephen Purches and Simon Weatherstone, and head of performance Dan Hodges.

Eddie Howe:

"After a period of personal reflection, I have decided that now is the right time for me to step away from my role as head coach of Newcastle United.

"After nearly five years of giving my life, heart and soul into the club with unrelenting energy, I feel that it is in the best interests of both myself and the club to step away, recharge and take a break.

"Although it’s been incredibly difficult to make this decision, I know in my heart that it’s the right one. I have always put the best interests of Newcastle before my own in every single decision I have made whilst I’ve been here and this one is no different.

"It has been the privilege of my lifetime to have been the manager of Newcastle United.

"It is difficult to put into words what this club, the city and its supporters mean, and will always mean, to me and my family. From the moment myself, Jason and all of the staff arrived nearly half a decade ago, Newcastle instantly felt like home and the people here welcomed us with open arms. We took huge pride in representing the club from day one and this city will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

"There have been so many incredible moments in our time here. From fighting relegation in our first season to the numerous unforgettable nights at St. James’ Park in the Champions League soon after. The progression was fast.

"Everyone came together, united and what a force we became, culminating in bringing home our first domestic trophy in 70 years. These are all memories that I will cherish for the rest of my life.

"I would like to put on record my sincere thanks and appreciation to Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Jamie Reuben, Jacobo Solís and everyone at PIF, David Hopkinson, Ross Wilson and the entire ownership and leadership group for placing their trust in me and for giving me the opportunity to lead this special football club.

"I remain incredibly positive and enthusiastic about the future of Newcastle. The club is in fantastic hands with a great leadership team and I have no doubt together, alongside whoever comes in to replace me, they will continue to deliver success on the pitch.

"Thank you to Jason Tindall, Graeme Jones, Stephen Purches, Simon Weatherstone, Dan Hodges, Andy Howe and Jordan Tribe for their incredible loyalty, support and dedication and to all of the amazing staff behind the scenes whose hard work and loyalty makes this club what it is.

"A special thank you to all of the players who have represented the club during my time here. Without you, nothing would have been possible and it’s been an honour to have coached you all.

“"Finally, and most importantly, thank you to our incredible supporters. Your passion and loyalty have inspired me every single day. To stand on the touchline at St. James’ Park as your manager with the honour of representing your club has meant more to me than you will ever know.

"While my journey as manager has now come to an end, the affinity and love I will always hold for Newcastle United never will.

"Thank you for everything. I wish the club every success for the future.”

David Hopkinson:

"Eddie and his staff leave with the deep gratitude and respect of everyone at Newcastle United, and with a lasting place in the club’s history.

"While we are naturally disappointed to see Eddie leave, we remain immensely thankful for everything he has done for the club.

"On behalf of our owners, Board, players, staff and supporters, I would like to extend sincere thanks to Eddie for his outstanding service and leadership, and wish him and his family every success and happiness for the future.”

Ross Wilson:

"I would like to thank Eddie and his staff for everything they have done for Newcastle United.

"I'm grateful for the support, trust and partnership Eddie has shown throughout our time working together. His dedication to the players, staff and supporters has been evident, and he leaves with the respect and admiration of everyone who has had the privilege of working alongside him.

"I wish Eddie and his family every happiness and success in the future."

The process to recruit a new head coach is at an advanced stage and updates will be communicated shortly.

Update:
Now I must wave goodbye

News of Howe's abrupt departure so soon after the death of Kevin Keegan has done nothing to improve the collective mood of what is an emotional fanbase at any time.

Tellingly though, sadness at the circumstances that led to the decision and gratitude at what he achieved seems combined with a certain relief that it has happened now. 

Like Kevin, Eddie's exit at this point ensures that he leaves Gallowgate with his reputation largely intact; he won't be recalled as "that fella who took Newcastle down." 

Whether the "not like it was in the brochure" line from 1992 is applicable in 2026 depends on whose interpretation of events you trust. There is a certainly a parallel in terms of financial limitations that dictate player trading, even if they are now as a result of external restrictions rather than internally (plc) generated, as was the case in 1996.

The time in post for both Keegan and Howe is also broadly similar (approaching five years) and the personal cost of steering this particular ship for that period is real: both looked haunted at the end of their tenure. 

The state of the club Howe leaves is of great concern to us, with uncertainty our current identity rather than intensity.

Ahead of whatever our next chapter is though, it would be remiss of us not to mark this event in some way.

For our favourite Eddie moment not to be what happened at Wembley in March 2025 - and across the city days later - would be even more obtuse than usual, but here are a slack handful of other Howe highlights, in his own words:

Jan 2022 Leeds United 0 Newcastle United 1

"An incredible intensity...today we learned that there's a resilience in the team. They are fighting for each other and fighting for the club. They have belief that we're not dead and buried and there's more to come."

April 2023 Newcastle United 6 Spurs 1

"We want the high energy and intensity off the ball and then we want the calmness on it. We want progressive football so the lads have had to take on a lot of information but they're doing incredibly well.

"Since I walked through the door here, the players have responded so well to us and I can't thank them enough really. There was that little bit of happiness after the game, which you want. There’s smiles, and that feeling of winning is unique."

Oct 2023 Newcastle United 4 PSG 1

"The atmosphere was very special, I knew it would be. There was an extra level tonight, I can’t thank the supporters enough. I hope there are a lot more nights like this to come. It is a very special night for all of us.

"We hope that gives us that belief we need to be successful.... only by doing this can you truly prove [you belong at this level]. Hopefully this goes a long way towards that."

Nov 2023 PSG 1 Newcastle United 1

"As much as this is a huge deflating feeling, it could be another story in our season. Despite huge numbers of quality players not being here, the group stepped up and gave more, we've shown a spirit of togetherness and a willingness to fight for each other than is as good as I've ever seen.

"We're still in it, and that's the thing we can't forget. We still believe." 

Jan 2025 Arsenal 0 Newcastle United 2

"We knew what was at stake and the players put their bodies on the line. It’s still very much game on and we’ve only done half the work.

"These are big wins for us – hopefully that can help us in future games. We have to try and win at any ground and go into any game feeling that we are capable of doing that.

"When you’re in my shoes you have to be strategic and plan well."

Nov 2025 Newcastle United 2 Manchester City 1

"It was a really high-level game between two really good teams...we're just delighted to win tonight.

"The heart, the endeavour, the attitude of the group pleased me today....it should give us a big lift in a tough Premier League season.

"The challenge now is to keep it up....we need to have the identity we played with today."

There's a certain poignancy that his last public appearance at SJP was to be laying a wreath in tribute to Keegan.

There may never be a statue erected or a stand named in his honour, but Howe's place in our history is cemented as the man who succeeded where a cavalcade of illustrious managers since Joe Harvey and including KK had failed.

Others may have won celebrated battles (Howay 5-0, Barca 3-2 etc) but he won a war. He has the winner's medal, we have memories of something we never truly expected.

For that, he has our eternal gratitude.   

Update:
Ready, Eddie, Go

It sounds like the beginning of a bad (or dad) joke: 

Dan Burn walks in to the training ground and says, "anything happened since I've been away...?"

Even by our comedic standards, the last two months or so have been bonkers. Player departures, arrivals, phantom and failed bids, another big player saga, the untimely death of a manager who should have ended the wait for silverware and the unforeseen departure of the one who did.

All of that was set against the backdrop of some minor football competition in North America and before a ball is kicked in anger. A reminder that it's still July.

We had privately speculated that the extended international break that followed the opening 10 Premier League games of this season could prove simply irresistible to the club, were results not acceptable. 

Our conviction that Howe remained the best person for the job meanwhile was based less on faith in and loyalty to him and more on doubts over the club's ability to appoint a superior replacement. We'll now get the chance to find out.

Instead, the end came at the start of a 10 day break before the next pre-season kickabout, with a sizeable chunk of senior players yet to dirty their boots. Never mind adjusting to new tactics and formations, the La Manga training camp may now need to be extended to accommodate the number of player and staff initiations required.....

Matthias who? A left field appointment compared by one seasoned malcontent as akin to that of teutonic technician Erik Dornheim in the Goal! movie. The name may not have been mentioned, but what looks to amount to the reallocation of a PIF resource comes as little shock.

Like many supporters, Howe looked to have the weight of the world on his shoulders barely two months ago, at the end of the longest season in the club's history.

Had he departed on June 1st it would have had seemed like a natural conclusion with an air of inevitability. To come at this point in time initially looked like classic knee-jerk NUFC these cynical eyes, but it appears that the club persuaded him not to quit in May, giving him the opportunity to rediscover his Magpie mojo to no avail. 

From Bill McGarry to Kenny Dalglish, Ruud Gullit and Bobby Robson we're no strangers to managerial exits in the early weeks of the season. Howe's departure however is akin to Jack Charlton's departure in 1985, walking after some low level terrace dissent during a friendly against Sheffield United with less than 5,000 fans rattling round SJP.

Fast forward four decades and the latest managerial exit delights the dissenters (including what we term the cyber bedsheet brigade) and dismays the less demonstrative element that still supported him.

Opinions are polarised but it's not a black and white, match goers versus onlookers situation: some of the most audible critics of Howe are the fans who travelled far and wide to support his team, while among his biggest defenders are overseas converts who have never set foot inside SJP. 

At a moment's notice, the ongoing communal conversation about whether the NUFC "project" had stalled or ended is replaced by a thirst for knowledge about what direction the club is now plotting a course in.

We don't subscribe to the idea that CEOs, MDs or whoever the buck stops with need to conduct a constant dialogue, but it seems an opportune time for a mission statement containing clear intent, not just bland platitudes.

It's never dull round here, just increasingly difficult to keep pace with, rationalise - and afford.

Update:
Carabao Cup stuff

A rejigged fixture calendar sees Carabao Cup First Round ties played this weekend, after which will come the draw for the Second Round that includes Newcastle United*.

35 First Round ties are scheduled between Thursday (06.08) and Monday (10.08) involving teams from the Championship, League One and League Two.

The Magpies are then one of 11 Premier League clubs that enter what is a regionalised Second Round, to be played during the week commencing Monday 24.08.

That tie will take place between United's opening two Premier League fixtures, at home to Liverpool on Sunday 23.08 and away at Spurs on Saturday 29.08.

* the EFL are yet to announce when this season's Second Round draw will be staged. 

Update:
Amandaland

From the BBC, Sunday:

Former West Ham co-owner David Gold's daughter Vanessa has confirmed the family plans to sell its shares in the club to a consortium headed by ex-Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.

Gold's family had been holding discussions with Staveley's consortium, which also includes her husband Mehrdad Ghodoussi, over a 25% stake in the Championship club.

In a statement, Vanessa Gold said: "I have now reached an agreement to sell my family's shareholding to a consortium of PCP Capital Partners, led by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi, in partnership with Ashland Forest Capital Partners.

"While the process has not yet concluded, I wanted to be open with our fans about where things stand and my intentions."

Vanessa Gold added: "My ambition throughout this process has been to ensure the club has the right leadership and ownership to enable West Ham to achieve its potential and return to its rightful place in the Premier League.

"Amanda Staveley, Mehrdad Ghodoussi and PCP Capital Partners will bring deep experience and understanding of what it takes to lead a successful football club. I have every confidence in what she and her partners can bring to West Ham."

2026/27:
Hot and bothered

Bristol City  4  Newcastle  1

Match report

Match action

The remainder of United's public pre-season games are available as paid live streams from NUFC here 

U21s:
Moors v Mags

Spennymoor Town  3  Newcastle U21s  3

Match report

Loan lads:
Antonio on target again

Antonio Cordero (Cadiz):
The on-loan Magpie made it two goals from set pieces in two pre-season games on Saturday, netting in a 2-2 draw with Tenerife. Cadiz then won a penalty shootout 5-4.

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Seville):
Sunday saw Seville continue their pre-season preparations with a 1-0 win at Utrecht. Vlach was in the starting XI.

Harrison Ashby (Luton Town):
The Hatters ended their pre-season programme with a 0-1 home loss to Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles on Sunday.

Ashby took no part in the game, the third kickabout that he's missed due to an ankle injury.

Update:
Sho goes on

Newcastle have added a new Head of Corporate Affairs to their management team in the form of Shola Ameobi, who vacates his previous role of club loans co-ordinator.

Announcing the news, the club confirmed that Shola was part of the Premier League’s Executive Pathway Scheme in 2023 and graduated with a master’s degree in strategic leadership at Newcastle University in December 2025.

There's no mention of who will take on the "loan arranger" role, or whether the post will be filled at all. 

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.

Update:
Squad updates

Senior players signed (5):
Aladji Bamba, Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Sean Steur, Bazoumana Toure. 

Development players signed (1):
Afner Ca

Academy players signed (3 - all tbc):
Eli Hall, Kyle Healy, Kryan Thompson

Senior contracts extended (3):
Harvey Barnes, Mark Gillespie, Fabian Schar

Senior players sold (2):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Sandro Tonali (Spurs)

Development squad players sold (2):
Travis Hernes (Groningen), Joe White (Crewe Alexandra)

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


 

What Else?

1968 Hibernian (Scotland) (a) 2-1 (1-0) Friendly  Davies(22), og(Shevlane)(2-1) Stein(76)  14,737  United kicked off the first of a two match pre-season programme with victory at Easter Road.  Jim Scott came up against his brother Alex in the Hibs side, while a 31st minute cartilage injury sustained by Bob Moncur saw him miss the first 13 games of the season - including both legs of the Feyenoord Fairs Cup tie. To make matters worse for him, his mother and father were in the ground to see him stretchered off. 1971 Newcastle sold the "Mighty Wyn" Davies to Manchester City for a fee of £60,000. In his 216 appearances for the Magpies, he netted on 53 occasions. 1974 mackems (a)  1-2 (0-0) Texaco Cup  Tudor(75) Halom(51), Kerr(65) 28,738 United lost their opening group match of the competition, but progressed to successfully defend the title they'd won the previous season. Lining up in the colours of the home side was new signing, former Magpies captain Bob Moncur, reunited with fellow former Fairs Cup colleagues Ron Guthrie and Pop Robson. Team: McFaul, Craig, Kennedy, McDermott, Keeley, Howard, Burns, Cassidy, Macdonald (Smith 72), Tudor, Hibbitt.  1977 Sparta Rotterdam (Holland) (a) 2-2 (1-1) Friendly  Burns(40,85) Clarke(16pen), Van Zoest(2-1) 3,500 Future Magpie Ray Clarke netted a first half penalty for Sparta but failed to impress the watching United boss Richard Dinnis and it would be another three years before he limped into St. James' Park. Having netted against Telstar 48 hours earlier, Mickey Burns saved his side with equalisers at the end of each half. Team: Mahoney, Blackhall, Kennedy, Cassidy, McCaffery, Oates, Barrowclough, Cannell (Callachan 75), Burns, Gowling, T.Craig. 1979 Exeter City (a)  2-3 (2-1) Friendly  Withe(18), Brownlie(44)  Forbes(40), Neville(63), Delve(89) 1,829 United's four-match tour of South West England ended in defeat to the Grecians on what was their very first visit to St. James' Park. There was another substitute outing for reserve winger Keith Armstrong. Team: Carr, Brownlie, Davies (Wharton), Martin, Barton, Mitchell, Walker (Cartwright), Pearson (Armstrong), Shoulder, Withe, Hibbitt. Subs: (usage tbc if any) Nicholson, Cassidy, Robinson. 1987 Hearts (Scotland) (a) 1-0 (0-0) Friendly  Gascoigne(87)  10,113 The second leg of United's three game pre-season took them to Tynecastle for a meeting with a Jambos side featuring future Magpie John Robertson. United dominated but couldn't make their advantage count until a late attack ended with Paul Stephenson crossing for Gazza to head past Andy Bruce. Team: Thomas (Kelly 46), McDonald (Anderson 72), Tinnion, P.Jackson (Cornwell 79), McCreery (Craig 79), Roeder, Stephenson, Gascoigne, Goddard, D.Jackson (Thomas 72), Hodges. Subs n/u: none  Youtube footage is online here 1991 Morton (Scotland) (a) 4-1 (0-1) Friendly  Peacock(48,69), Quinn(59,74),  McGoldrick(10) 1,284 A Saturday afternoon stroll in the sun at Cappielow Park, with Gavin Peacock scoring twice and sporting what can only be described as a messianic beard. United were led out by captain Kevin Scott and their mascot, future Paralympian Stephen Miller. However there was no place in the squad selected by Ossie Ardiles for Scottish international Roy Aitken. The teamsheet had some interesting entries with Paul Snircek in goal, Bobby Elliot at left back and Frank Carr on the wing! Team: Srnicek, Watson (Neilson 46), Elliott (Roche 63), O'Brien, Scott, Bradshaw, Clark (Makel 46), Peacock, Quinn (Hunt 82), Carr, Brock. Sub n/u: Wright. 1993 Rangers (Scotland) (a) 2-1 (0-0) Friendly  Cole(49), Sellars(66) Hateley(58) 42,623 United provided opposition for Ally McCoist's Testimonial match at Ibrox, although the beneficiary was injured and took no part. A full-blooded game was nothing like the usual sterile friendly fare and played in a cracking atmosphere, with 4,000 travelling fans providing great support throughout. The persistence of Peter Beardsley set up the first, with his ball to Lee Clark seeing the latter centre for Andy Cole to rattle home. After Mark Hateley had stirred the home fans with an equaliser, Scott Sellars then went and won it, shooting home after Cole had knocked down Steve Watson's cross at the back post. Friendly, my arse... Youtube footage is online here Team: Wright( Srnicek 46), Venison, Bracewell, Scott, Kilcline, Watson, Beardsley, Cole, Clark, Sellars (Neilson 84), Papavasiliou. 1997 Juventus (Italy) (a) 2-3 (0-3) Friendly  Asprilla(70pen,82) Ferrara(1), Inzaghi(3,34) 22,511 United ended their pre-season campaign in the Italian city of Cesena, as opposition to Juventus in their centenary fixture (why it wasn't played in Turin remains a mystery). The Turin club wore shirts in their original colours of pink while United played in black and white.  NUFC.com match report 1998 Club sources confirmed that the £4.5m transfer of midfielder Dietmar Hamann from Bayern Munich had been officially agreed. 1998 A pre-season reserve friendly at the McCain Stadium ended in a 2-1 victory for home side Scarborough. A Paul Arnison OG set the Seadogs on their way, with our reply coming from Bjarni Gudjonsson. 1999 Stuart Pearce ended his stay at SJP after agreeing a one year deal at West Ham. 1999 The new season squad numbers were revealed, and Robert Lee was confirmed as being "officially" out of favour, having been excluded from the 29 man squad named by Ruud Gullit. Alessandro Pistone and Des Hamilton were similarly overlooked. 2002 Wolves (a) 2-0 (1-0) Friendly LuaLua(5,68) 14,973 In the absence of messrs Robert, Bellamy and Cort,  Lomana LuaLua partnered Alan Shearer up front. And the unpredictable man from the Congo made it six goals in pre-season, the second of his brace here a memorable strike from distance that even had home fans applauding. Bobby Robson fielded four players at Molineux who had appeared for the reserves at Oldham the night before: Shola Ameobi, Andy Griffin, Marcelino and Robbie Elliott. Shay Given sat on the bench meanwhile, 24 hours after acting as best man to his brother. Steve Harper went between the sticks. NUFC.com match report 2005 Deportivo la Coruna (Spain (h)  1-2 (1-1) (lost 2-4 on aggregate) Intertoto Cup  Semi-final 2nd leg Milner(39) Andrade(45),Munitis(48) 34,215 Defensive errors ultimately ended our chances of European football - but Graeme Souness at least saw decent debuts for midfield duo Emre and Scott Parker. NUFC.com match report 2007 A day of comings and goings. Jose Enrique was on his way to SJP, according to the Villareal website while Alan Smith's move from Manchester United was confirmed and Claudio Cacapa also joined on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Kieron Dyer's move to West Ham hit a last minute hitch after United owner Mike Ashley supposedly upped the price. 2008 RCD Mallorca (Spain) (a) 0-1 (0-1) Friendly Suarez(7) 2,000 United picked up their first award of the season - the wooden spoon in the four team Mallorca Summer Cup, following up a 0-1 defeat 48 hours earlier by Hertha Berlin with a disappointing single goal loss to the hosts. New signing Jonas Gutierrez didn't feature against his old club by prior agreement. NUFC.com match report 2010 Deportivo La Coruna (Spain) (a) 0-0 (0-0) (won 5-3 on penalties) Friendly 8,000 Joey Barton won the Trofeo Teresa Herrera for Newcastle after converting his shootout spot kick - having earlier missed a penalty during the match. Peter Lovenkrands, Kevin Nolan, Andy Carroll and Ryan Taylor were also successful from 12 yards in the Riazor Stadium. NUFC.com match report 2014 Schalke 04 (Germany) 3-1 (1-0) Friendly Riviere(18), Aarons(54), Cabella(72) Avdijaj(90+1) 20,000 Day two of the Schalke 04 Cup and United produced a radically better performance to beat the hosts at the Veltins Arena. Rolando Aarons crossed for Emmanuel Riviere to head home, before the rookie winger hit a long distance second from the left flank. Remy Cabella then scored his first United goal after seizing on a pass from newly-arrived loan striker Facundo Ferreyra. Honestly. NUFC.com match report 2016 United's seventh and eighth new faces were confirmed, Aston Villa's Ciaran Clark joining for £5m and Mohamed Diame acquired from Hull City for a similar sum. 2019 St. Etienne (France) (h) 2-1 (1-0) Friendly Joelinton(39), M.Longstaff(74) Debuchy(85) 16,686 Steve Bruce took charge of United on home territory for the first time, as his side concluded pre-season with a more emphatic victory than the scoreline suggested. Joelinton's second goal in as many games came before a fine strike from Matty Longstaff, seconds after arriving from the bench. Les Verts pulled one back after a rare foray upfield, ex Mag Mathieu Debuchy on target. NUFC.com match report 2021 Burnley (a) 0-1 (0-0) Friendly Rodriguez(70) BCD Newcastle lost at fellow Premier League side Burnley in an unadvertised, behind closed doors kickabout at Turf Moor. A Jay Rodriguez effort was the difference between the two sides; Newcastle's best opportunity a header from Joelinton before the break that struck the goal frame. NUFC.com match report 2021 The U23s lost 0-3 to National North side, Blyth Spartans at Croft Park. Missing some reserve regulars who were at Turf Moor (see above) United included 17 year-old trialist Yasin Arai from League Two side Stevenage. NUFC.com match report 2024 Yokohama F. Marinos (Japan) 0-2 (0-1) Friendly Elber(34), Amano(51) 38,201 United lost the concluding game of their Japanese tour, conceding a goal in each half to J League Yokohama at the neutral venue of Tokyo's National Stadium. There was a debut for Lloyd Kelly and the newly-launched adidas white third kit was worn for the first time. NUFC.com match report 2025 Tottenham Hotspur (n) 1-1 (1-1) Friendly Barnes(38) Johnson(3) 64,773 Eddie Howe's side concluded their three game tour of Asia against Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur at the Seoul World Cup Stadium in South Korea and came from behind to draw 1-1. Trailing to an early Brennan Johnson goal that deflected in off Dan Burn, Harvey Barnes equalised before half-time. NUFC.com match report 2025 Benjamin Sesko became the latest player to be the subject of an unsuccessful bid by Newcastle; £69.5m failing to land the RB Leipzig forward. 2025 The U21s recorded a 5-0 friendly success at South Shields; Kasey Wooster with a brace and Joe Brayson, Baran Yildiz and Trevan Sanusi also netting. NUFC.com match report