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2026/27:
Pre-season
The Magpies have now confirmed further games in their first team pre-season
programme as follows:
Sat 18.07.2026 Darlington (h) training ground BCD
Sat 25.07.2026 Gateshead (a) 12.30pm
Wed 29.07.2026 Bristol City (a) 7.30pm
Sat 08.08.2026 Valencia (a) 9pm local
Wed 12.08.2026 Everton (n) 5.15pm (Murrayfield)
A pair of home friendlies over the weekend of August 15th/16th are
anticipated, with opponents still tbc.
No fans will be admitted to the Darlington game, while Gateshead
will sell all tickets for our visit to the International Stadium
(£25 adults, various concessions).
Pre-sale starts this Friday at 9am, when NUFC season ticket holders
will be able to purchase tickets. Details of how to do so are
contained in an email that should be sent out to ST holders before
the sale starts.
General sale to all
fans is from 9am on Saturday.
Ticket details for the Ashton Gate* and Mestalla visits are both yet
to be announced, while
Ticketmaster continue to handle all sales for the Everton game
in Edinburgh.
* Bristol City confirm an adult ticket price of £10.
2026/27:
Bucket list
An unexpected highlight of United's
pre-season schedule is the opportunity to visit the genuinely
authentic ground of a notable side, as opposed to a generic "super"
stadium.
Newcastle's confirmation as opposition in Valencia's annual
curtain-raiser Trofeu Taronja game kicks off what should be the
final season for the 1923 vintage Mestalla.
Although preparation works for the Nou Mestalla in the suburbs of
Valencia began in 2007, it's only now that construction of the
70,000 capacity arena has advanced to the point that an opening date
next summer looks feasible.
With the countdown underway, the chance to sample a unique ground
holding 50,000 fans that is atmospheric and idiosyncratic in equal
measure is one not to be passed up.
PS: this will be Newcastle's first visit to the Mestalla, having
faced Valencia at Gallowgate back in 2008.
Update:
Live Forever Cup III
Returning to the Sam Smiths Park home of Newcastle Benfield this
coming Saturday (27th) is the third Live Forever Cup -
a charity football event.
Teams representing NUFC, Manchester City, Barcelona and the mackems
play in a round robin format, games taking place from 10am and the
final kicking off at 2.30pm.
The winners will be presented with the trophy by a former
professional and squads for all four teams will be announced
on the day. Sporting and entertainment figures are promised, plus a
sprinkling of semi-pros and local league players.
Admission is by donation, with raffles and an auction taking place.
All funds raised fund the work of charities: the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, St Benedict's Hospice,
Amber's Legacy, Chicks in Pink and the Ricky Hatton Foundation.
Event updates can be found on Instagram
here
Benfield's ground is on Benfield Road, postcode NE6 4NU.
Nearest Metro station is Walkergate.
EFL Trophy:
Bantams, Millers
and Minstermen
The draw for the Group Stage of the EFL Trophy took place
on Thursday, with Newcastle U21s
one of 16
invited sides.
The Magpies second string were placed in Northern Group Section C,
setting up visits to League One Bradford City and League Two
duo Rotherham United and York City.
Round dates are awaited.
Update:
Shirt sponsor unveiled
As previously reported, Tuesday saw the club confirm that their new main shirt
sponsor is to be the South African soft drink company Knox
Hydrate, who previously acquired naming rights to the club's
Darsley Park training ground.
The agreement duration is for three years but no details of the
value were announced in United's press release.
It has been claimed that it will net
up to 60m, with the 2026/27 season set at a maximum of
10m and the ceiling for the following two campaigns increasing to
25m.
The KNOX branding of United's Darsley Park training ground
remains a separate three year deal that begins next month and will boost the
club's coffers by 6m annually.
In terms of replica shirts which went on sale earlier this month
lacking any sponsor logo, the club confirm that:
Supporters who have purchased the 2026/27 home shirt will be
given an opportunity to get the Knox Hydrate logo applied.
Home shirts with the Knox logo will also be retailed later in the
season, whist upcoming away and third shirts will include the Knox
logo.
WC:
Over there
When and where for our lot in North America (all times BST)
Find
Coral's WC betting markets
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Anthony Elanga
(Sweden, Group F):
Fri 26.06.2026 Japan drew 1-1
Following two bench outings, the Newcastle man was promoted to
the starting line-up in Dallas and scored the equaliser which saw
the Swedes qualify for the knock-out stages. He played the full
game.
Sat 20.06.2026 Netherlands lost 1-5 (35 mins, 1 goal)
Mon 15.06.2026 Tunisia won 5-1 (5 mins)
Malick Thiaw, Nick Woltemade (Germany, Group E):
Thu 25.06.2026 Ecuador lost 1-2
Defeat in New Jersey for a German side who were already assured of
top spot in their group. Thiaw arrived from the bench after 60
minutes when the score was 1-1, while Woltemade remained unused.
Sat 20.06.2026 Ivory Coast won 2-1 (unused subs)
Sun 14.06.2026 Curacao won 7-1 (unused subs)
Dan Burn (England, Group L):
Sat 27.06.2026 Panama (New Jersey, USA) 10pm itv
Tue 23.06.2026 Ghana drew 0-0 (unused sub)
Wed 17.06.2026 Croatia won 4-2 (unused sub)
Yoane
Wissa (DR Congo, Group K):
Sun 28.06.2026 Uzbekistan (Atlanta, USA)
12.30am bbc
Wed 24.06.2026 Colombia lost 0-1 (90 mins)
Wed 17.06.2026 Portugal drew 1-1 (90 mins, 1 goal)
Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil,
Group C winners):
Wed 24.06.2026 Scotland won 3-0
(90 mins)
Sat 20.06.2026 Haiti won 3-0 (81 mins)
Sat 13.06.2026 Morocco drew 1-1
(80 mins)
Update:
Alan Murray RIP
The death of former Newcastle United Assistant Manager Alan
Murray has been confirmed, at the age of 76.
Walker-born Murray began his playing career at Wallsend Boys Club
and joined Wolves as an apprentice in 1966, switching to
Middlesbrough the following year.
Following a decade of service in the midfield for Boro, York City,
Brentford and Doncaster Rovers, Alan held various off-field roles
including spells managing both Hartlepool United and Darlington.
Teaming up with former Ayresome Park colleague Graeme Souness at
Southampton in 1996, the pair later took charge of both Benfica and
Blackburn Rovers before succeeding Sir Bobby Robson at Gallowgate
during September 2004.
Murray remained at United with Souness until both left in February
2006.
2026/27:
Fixtures released
Newcastle
will begin the 2026/27 season against Liverpool at SJP on Sunday
August 23rd at 4.30pm - the fifth time in the last six years that
United have had a home opener.
In addition to player-related sub-plots - a possible PL debut for
Toon target Victor Munoz and the first time Alexander Isak has faced
his former club - it also sees new Reds boss Andoni Iraola test his
unbeaten PL record on Tyneside.
That Liverpool home game is live on
Sky Sports, who hold UK live transmission rights along with TNT
Sports. The first live schedule release date is in the week
commencing Monday July 13th, covering our first PL away game at
Spurs.
That game take places over the August Bank Holiday weekend and were
it to be played on the Sunday, would clash with rail work affecting
Kings Cross services.
The five midweek match rounds see Manchester United, Nottingham
Forest and Chelsea visit SJP. Trips to Old Trafford and the City
Ground comprise our midweek aways.
At least one Saturday game will be rescheduled as a result of the
opposition's European commitments; United's PL visit to Crystal
Palace on Saturday October 24th just 48 hours after the Eagles are
in Europa League Group Stage action.
Progress for Brighton into the Conference League Group Stage
meanwhile would require our PL visit to Sussex on Saturday
November 28th to be similaly rescheduled.
Coventry's
CBS Arena will become the 62nd different PL venue to have hosted Newcastle
when they head there during October for our first visit since
December 2009.
Following last season's away double header, the two festive season
games are both on Tyneside.
This season's Carabao Cup takes place on Sunday March 21st,
coinciding with the visit of Leeds United to SJP.
There's no clash with PL games on any FA Cup round weekend until the
Semi-finals, on or around April 24th. The Magpies are due to host
Ipswich Town that weekend.
The final home game against Crystal Palace is scheduled
on Sunday May 23rd, along with the rest of the PL games that weekend.
Saturday May 22nd is clear for the FA Cup Final.
The closing game of the season then takes the Magpies to promoted Hull City
on Sunday May 30th at 4pm - their first top-flight visit to
Humberside since January 2015.
August
Sun 23 Liverpool (H)
Wed 26 Carabao Cup 2
Sat 29 Spurs (A)
September
Sat 05 Bournemouth (H)
Sat 12 Leeds United (A)
Sat 19 Hull City (H)
October
Sat 10 Coventry City (A)
Sat 17 Aston Villa (H)
Sat 24 Crystal Palace (A)
Sat 31 Everton (H)
November
Sat 07 Fulham (A)
Sat 21 Arsenal (H)
Sat 28 Brighton and Hove Albion (A)
December
Wed 02 Manchester United (H)
Sat 05 mackems (H)
Sat 12 Ipswich Town (A)
Sat 19 Brentford (A)
Sat 26 Manchester City (H)
Wed 30 Nottingham Forest (H)
January
Sat 02 Chelsea (A)
Wed 06 Manchester United (A)
Sat 09 FA Cup 3
Sat 16 Fulham (H)
Sat 23 Arsenal (A)
Sat 30 Brighton and Hove Albion (H)
February
Sat 06 Everton (A)
Wed 10 Chelsea (H)
Sat 20 Manchester City (A)
Sat 27 Brentford (H)
March
Wed 03 Nottingham Forest (A)
Sat 13 Bournemouth (A)
Sat 20 Leeds United (H)
April
Sat 10 Liverpool (A)
Sat 17 Spurs (H)
Sat 24 Ipswich Town (H)
May
Sat 01 mackems (A)
Sat 08 Coventry City (H)
Sat 15 Aston Villa (A)
Sun 23 Crystal Palace (H)
Sun 30 Hull City (A)
United enter the
Carabao Cup in the regionalised Second Round on or around Wednesday August 26th.
They should
learn their opponents on or around Monday August 10th.
The usual FA Cup Third Round ties will take place on or around
Saturday January 9th 2027, with the draw for that set to be staged
on or around Sunday December 6th.
The Magpies are yet to release details of the home cup ticket
schemes for Carabao Cup and FA Cup ties.
USA:
Careless whisper
Penalised with a booking in Paraguay's
game against the USA after a review confirmed a dive rather than a
foul, Miguel Almiron made more unwanted headlines on Friday.
The Newcastle old boy was dismissed during first half added time
against Turkey after covering his mouth to speak to an opponent -
and breaking another new regulation introduced at this World Cup
Final tournament.
Almiron is the second former or future Magpie to be sent off at a
World Cup Final tournament so far, after Patrick Kluivert saw red
for the Dutch against Belgium in 1998 for a good old-fashioned elbow
in the face of an opponent.
Update:
Recruitment mainstay confirms departure
The 15 year career of Steve Nickson at
Gallowgate is set to end with his departure this summer.
The 61 year-old moved from Blackburn Rovers to United
ahead of the 2011/12 season, switching from a youth recruitment
brief to scouting senior players in 2017.
Nickson continued in his role as head of recruitment as
Director of Football appointments came and went, but the presence of Andy Howe and his current position as Senior
Football Executive looks to have been the trigger that saw him seek alternative employment.
That is set to be as Sporting Director of Championship side West
Ham, but the Mail also claim an approach to Nixon by fellow second
tier club Wrexham.
2026/27:
Club reveal
season ticket waiting list response
Following the closure of the NUFC season ticket waiting list, almost
50,000 individuals took up the opportunity to be in with a chance of
owning the 250 places available.
Those who registered to join the waiting list should have
received emails confirming their place in the queue, with future
membership purchases required to remain eligible.
Update:
Staying, going etc.
Squad updates:
Senior players signed (1):
Ewen Jaouen
Contracts extended (2):
Mark Gillespie (to 2027)
Fabian Schar (to 2027)
Senior players out of contract (5):
Emil Krafth, Kieran Trippier, John
Ruddy, Matt Targett,
Max Thompson.
Senior player loan expired (1):
Aaron Ramsdale (returned to Southampton)
Senior player sold (1):
Anthony Gordon (Barcelona)
Development squad players out of contract (15):
Will Anderson, Joe Brayson, Thomas Bryant,
Jude Cogdon, Adam Harrison, Alfie Harrison,
Kayden Lucas, Charlie McArthur,
Alex O'Donovan, Darren
Palmer, James Taylor, Matty Taylor, Ciaran Thompson, Ezra Tika-Lemba,
Mo Waddani.
Development squad player
sold (1):
Travis Hernes (Groningen)
Unlikely lads:
Comings and goings
SJP old boys on the move recently include:
Tom Allen left Darlington
Tom Allen now Hebburn Town
Demba Ba now Le Havre (Sporting Director)
Dan Barlaser left Boro
Rafa Benitez left Panathinaikos (Manager)
Adam Campbell left Hartlepool United
John Carver left Lechia Gdansk (Manager
Ian Cathro left Estoril (Head Coach)
Ian Cathro now St.Etienne (Head Coach)
Lee Clark left Rotherham United (Manager)
Lee Clark now Hartlepool United (Manager)
Luuk de Jong left Porto
Martin Dubravka left Burnley
Martin Dubrakva now Spurs
Damien Duff now Brentford (Coach)
Martin Dubravka left Burnley
Kieron Dyer now Southend United (Manager)
Rob Elliot left Gateshead (Manager)
Rob Elliot now Carlisle United (Manager)
Isaac Hayden left QPR
Chris Hogg now Northampton Town (Manager)
Jamaal Lascelles left Leicester City
Robert Lee now Hornchurch (Director of Football)
Jamal Lewis left Preston North End
Kevin Mbabu left Midtjylland
Steve McClaren now Rotherham United (Head of Football)
James Milner left Brighton & Hove Albion
Michael O'Neill left Blackburn Rovers (Manager)
Scott Parker left Burnley (Manager)
Brian Pinas left Feyenoord (Coach)
Matt Ritchie left Reading
Matt Ritchie now Bournemouth (Technical Director)
Callum Roberts left Scunthorpe United
Callum Roberts now Notts County
Allan Saint-Maximin left RC Lens
Allan Saint-Maximin to Charlotte FC
Josh Scott now West Auckland Town
Islam Slimani left Cluj
Elias Sorensen now PEC Zwolle
Dylan Stephenson left Dagenham & Redbridge
Louis Storey left Gateshead
Louis Storey now Carlisle United (Coach)
James Tavernier left Rangers
Kieran Trippier now Wolves
Dan Ward left South Shields
Georginio Wijnaldum left Al-Ettifaq
Mike Williamson now South Shields (Manager)
Update :
KK/KD
updates
Kevin
Keegan has confirmed that he's suffering from stage four
stomach cancer, but responding well to treatment.
Kenny Dalglish has confirmed
an unspecified cancer diagnosis, reporting that his
treatment is going well.
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NUFC ticketing website online
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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 until KO
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
Home ticket transfers are possible from three weeks until one hour
before KO.
Away ticket
transfers are possible between 72 hours and five hours before KO (times
may vary). A maximum of two are permitted per season (PL only).
More info online
here
and
here
ST holders have 24
hours to apply for away tickets, 24 hours to determine success, then 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 are unchanged at 30 for both the 2026/27
and 2027/28 seasons.
Metro service updates are online
here
Fixtures:
Mon 13.07.2026 NUFC players return for pre-season.
Sat 18.07.2026 Darlington (h) @ The KNOX training ground, KO
tbc. Friendly. Behind closed doors - no public access.
Sat 25.07.2026 Gateshead (a) @ International stadium, 12.30pm.
Friendly. Ticket sales via GFC.
Wed 29.07.2026 Bristol City (a) @ Ashton Gate, 7.30pm. Friendly.
Ticket details awaited.
Sat 08.08.2026 Valencia (Spain) (a) @ Mestalla Stadium, 9pm local
time. Friendly. Ticket details awaited.
Wed 12.08.2026 Everton (n) @ Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, 5.15pm. Friendly.
Public sale now, all
sales via Ticketmaster.
Sun 23.08.2026 Liverpool (h) @ SJP, 4.30pm. Premier League.
Ticket details awaited.
Live on Sky Sports.
Tue 01.09.2026 Transfer window closes @ 11pm.
Fri 01.01.2027
Transfer window opens @ Midnight.
Mon 01.02.2027 Transfer window closes @ 11pm.
NUFC live on TV:
Sun 23.08.2026 Liverpool (h) 4.30pm Sky
(PL selections made to Mon 24.08.2026)
(PL season ends on Sun 30.05.2027)
PL live TV release dates:
Aug
w/c Mon 13.07.2026
Sep
w/c Mon 13.07.2026
Oct
w/c Mon 24.08.2026
Nov w/c Mon 21.09.2026
Dec w/c Mon 19.10.2026
Jan w/c Mon 30.11.2026
Feb w/c Mon 21.12.2026
Mar w/c Mon 18.01.2027
Apr w/c Mon 22.02.2027
MW35 w/c Mon 29.03.2027
MW36 w/c Mon 05.04.2027
MW37 w/c Mon 26.04.2027
MW38 after Sun 23.05.2027
Carabao Cup:
(NUFC enter in Round 2 regionalised into Northern and Southern
sections. The draw takes place after Round 1 ties, played from Fri 07.08.2026 to
Sun 09.08.2026).
R2:
w/c Mon 24.08.2026
R3:
w/c Mon 07.09.2026 / Mon 14.09.2026
R4:
w/c Mon 26.10.2026
QF:
w/c Mon 14.12.2026
SF1:
w/c Mon 11.01.2027
SF2:
w/c Mon 01.02.2027
F:
Sun 21.03.2027
FA Cup:
(NUFC enter in Round 3: draw takes place on or around Sun 06.12.2026).
R3: Sat 09.01.2027
R4: Sat 13.02.2027
R5: Sat 06.03.2027
QF: Sat 03.04.2027
SF: Sat 24.04.2027
F: Sat 22.05.2027
EFL Trophy Northern
Group C:
??.??.2026
Bradford City (a)
??.??.2026
Rotherham United (a)
??.??.2026
York City (a)
FA Youth Cup:
NUFC U18s enter in Round 3, ties be played on or before Sat
12.12.2026.
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)
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2025/26:
19.07.2026 World Cup Finals end
2026/27:
21.09-06.10.2026
09.11-17.11.2026
22.03-30.03.2027
2027/28:
20.09-05.10.2027
08.11-16.11.2027
20.03-28.03.2028
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26th June |
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Born Or Died:
1947 Robert Fuller born
Gateshead.
(1964-67)
Striker who came through Newcastle's "N's" nursery
side and made a goalscoring debut for the reserves at home to Blackpool in
November 1964 after turning professional.
A solitary senior appearance followed in a first team pre-season game at
Carlisle in August 1966 but an ankle injury sustained during a Central League
game then sidelined him.
A £2,000 transfer to Brighton followed along with George Dalton in May 1967
but Bob continued to be dogged by fitness issues and never made his senior
Seagulls bow.
Heading to South Africa for a time, Fuller worked for the National Coal Board
and British Gas after returning to the UK.
Bob then found success spearheading the launch of 3G mobile telephone networks
for Orange before retiring in 2007.
1983 Joe Kendrick born
Dublin, Republic
of Ireland. (1999-2003)
Academy/reserve defender and Eire youth international who
failed to make the grade at SJP and was released in March 2003.
Training with Hartlepool United, a radically different move followed when Joe
signed a three year contract with 1860 Munich.
However, his time in Bavaria was blighted by injury and he failed to progress
into 1860's Bundesliga side - although capped at U21 level by Ireland during
that period.
Returning to England in 2004, two seasons at League Two Darlington
followed before a switch to Conference side Tamworth - on trial at Dunfermline
Athletic, Mansfield Town and Torquay United in between.
A maze of clubs then followed, including Workington (trial), Blyth Spartans
(trial), Durham City, Workington, Drogheda United (Ireland) (twice), Newcastle
Blue Star, Neftchi Baku (Azerbaijan), Sligo Rovers (Ireland) and Bray Wanderers
(Ireland).
The 2011/12 season found Kendrick back in England with Mansfield Town, but he'd
secured a loan move to Blyth Spartans by the following February.
Staying at Croft Park until 2014, Joe then moved into the Northern League with Bedlington Terriers and West Auckland Town.
Appointed player/boss at Northern Alliance Wideopen, Kendrick then took
charge at Prudhoe YC, becoming Whickham's Head of Football Operations
during 2023. He also turned out for North Shields' over 35s.
1986 Francisco Jimenez Tejada "Xisco" born, Palma,
Spain.
(2008-13)
Beginning his career with Spanish side Deportivo la Coruna in 2003, striker Xisco made
his senior bow two years later.
Loaned out to lower league side Vecindario in 2006, he was called up by Spain
U21s against England – opposing his future Newcastle colleague
Steven Taylor.
Returning to Coruna Xisco hit the headlines with a hat
trick against Murcia in March 2008 and made a £5.7m switch to SJP
at the end of the August 2008 transfer window.
Both that deal and the loan arrival of Nacho Gonzalez were signed off by
Dennis Wise with no input from manager Kevin Keegan, who left before either
player had debuted.
In the toxic atmosphere that was the Hull City home game, the fact that Xisco
scored on his debut has almost been forgotten.
The Spanish U21 striker soon lost his place under Chris Hughton though and was used only fleetingly by
successor JFK.
Thoughts that Xisco would be loaned out in January 2009 were rendered redundant by the fact
he fleetingly appeared for
Deportivo before the move to Tyneside - UEFA rules preventing players being
registered with more than two teams per season.
A belated introduction to reserve football a month later then saw him net
twice against Wigan Athletic at SJP, but a broken toe in the same game sidelined him
once more.
Despite converting a penalty in his comeback reserve game, Xisco never returned to first team action during Alan
Shearer's reign.
His final club outing that season saw him score twice for the
reserves in the Senior Cup Final victory over Ashington - following in the
bootsteps of imported flops including Andreas Andersson and
Silvio Maric.
Appearing for Spain U21s at the Euros that summer, Xisco had two Championship
substitute outings for United before a loan to Racing Santander in September 2009.
Under contract at SJP until 2013, United boss Chris Hughton made it clear that
Xisco played no part in his plans - save for
getting him off the wage bill, on a free if needed.
But he remained in situ, until making a loan return to Deportivo
La Coruna in 2011.
Back at SJP in 2012, Xisco made a reserve comeback, notching a hat
trick against Stoke City to prompt speculation of a recall to United's Europa League squad.
Nothing materialised however; fellow waster Nile Ranger returned instead and Xisco's contract was paid up in January 2013.
Returning to Spain with Cordoba, he later appeared on loan for Real Mallorca
(Spain) before joining Muangthong United (Thailand), Real Osasuna (Spain), Penarol (Uruguay), AD Alcoron (Spain) and CD Atletico Baleares
(Spain) in January 2023.
He announced his retirement in January 2024.
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What Else?
1922 Wolves confirmed the appointment of
ex-Magpie George Jobey as manager during their annual general meeting.
The 39 year-old had left his post as player coach at Northampton Town towards
the end of the previous season.
1955 Newcastle
completed the signing of right back Archie Simpson on a free transfer from
Dundee.
The 22 year-old had missed most of the previous season due to illness and linked
up with his new club after completing national service with the Black Watch
Regiment.
Simpson made a scoring debut for the reserves as an inside forward, but wasn't
tried at first team level. He joined Barrow ahead of the 1956/57 season.
1995 Barry
Venison departed from SJP in a £750,000 deal to join Turks Galatasaray -
managed at the time by Graeme Souness.
After a brief and eventful stay in Istanbul, he returned to England with Southampton before injury curtailed his career.
1998 England qualified for the second
stages of the World Cup with a convincing 2-0 victory over Colombia in Lens.
Without Tino Asprilla, the Colombians posed little threat to England and Robert
Lee was given a late runout when victory was assured. Alan Shearer was bizarrely
booked for taking a free kick too early.
1999 United confirmed the signing of another Frenchman, as TV chef
lookie-likie Franck Dumas joined from Monaco in a £500k deal.
2000 Argentinean striker Daniel Cordone joined United on a 12-month loan deal at a
cost of £500k from Racing Club Avellaneda - subject to passing a medical.
He consequently became our second signing from that country in as many months,
following on from midfielder Christian Bassedas.
2001 Arriving for a second spell at SJP was Robbie Elliott, who joined up
just as United's Intertoto participation was confirmed by UEFA. Elliott returned
from Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
2006 A
penalty conversion with the final kick of the match gave Italy a 1-0 World Cup
win over Australia in Kaiserslautern. United's Craig Moore played for the full
90 minutes.
2007 David
Rozehnal's move to Newcastle was confirmed after the 26
year-old Czech international defender passed his medical.
Newcastle beat both Borussia Dortmund and
Sevilla in the race to conclude a £3m capture from Paris St.Germain.
2008 Replacing the previous G14 group,
European football clubs including Newcastle banded together in a new
organisation named the European Club Association.
103 clubs from the 53 nations that participate in UEFA competitions formed the
group, membership initially based on UEFA rankings.
That meant, despite a season out of Europe,
that Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle represented
England in the ECA.
2012 Birmingham
City confirmed that they had reached agreement for ex-Magpie Lee Clark to become
their manager, days after seeing previous incumbent Chris Hughton move on to
join Norwich City.
Clark had been jobless since leaving Huddersfield
Town the previous February. He would work alongside fellow Toon old boy Terry
McDermott.
2015 Former Valencia
assistant boss Ian Cathro was linked to a coaching position in Steve McClaren's
backroom team at SJP by overseas journalists - and they were correct.
2023 Claims of talks between Newcastle and recently-relegated Southampton
over right back Valentino
Livramento emerged via several media outlets.
2024 Martin Dubravka was between the posts for Slovakia, as they
qualified for the last 16 of the Euros with a 1-1 draw against Romania in
Frankfurt.
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