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Update:
"Risks & opportunities"

Speaking during a "We are United" fan event held at the STACK outside SJP on Wednesday evening, the club's Chief Operating Officer Brad Miller addressed the hot topic of the future home of Newcastle United:

"It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Do we invest and transform St James’ as we see it today on the site where we are? Or do we take that bold move and think about moving?

"We want to make sure it is a very robust process. So regardless of the outcome, I want to stand up in front of everybody throughout the process and say, ‘This is why it is a logical decision, with long-term competitiveness in mind.’ 

"Because as you have heard a lot, it is all about revenue and PSR. We have to work hard to make sure we give as much money as possible to Paul (Mitchell) and the football side in order to remain competitive on the field.

"In terms of next steps, we are coming towards the end of the next stage, the briefing stage. There are a lot of risks and opportunities at St James’. 

"We have to take time to dig into those and make sure we’ve got the devil in the detail — in terms of the programme, how long it will take and what it will do for us in terms of revenue.

"We have also taken the opportunity to look at what will a new stadium look like. It’s not comparing apples with apples, they are not like for like. It’s comparing apples with pears.

"The brilliant thing about St James’ is it is in an iconic location, the atmosphere and the competitive edge it gives the team on the pitch, and it has 52,000 seats already.

"But a new stadium doesn’t have that and we’d have to pay for all those seats again. A new stadium has the potential to earn a lot more, both on matchdays and non-matchdays, a bit like STACK. 

"It is giving us an indication that we can actually contribute even more to the football club and football side if we had a new stadium.

"The first choice is if we stayed at St James' we have the 52,000 seats already. It comes with significantly more money if we transform it and it will look amazing. That's option one.

"Option two is if we were to move away, and not too far away as we aren't going to stretch the elastic band to the point of breaking. 

"The second option we are looking at seriously as it does have the potential to earn more than twice as much in terms of revenue, compared to a transformation of St James' Park. And more seats, a lot more seats potentially."

Also on stage were CEO Darren Eales, CCO Peter Silverstone and Sporting Director Paul Mitchell plus ex-Mags Shola Ameobi, Rob Lee and Papiss Cisse.

An informal show of hands during the event showed an overwhelming amount of those present favouring a move to a new stadium rather than rebuilding SJP.

Fans were invited to apply for free tickets via a club social media announcement last Thursday (14th).

Whether those present would count as a representative selection of the fanbase is a matter of opinion, but it wasn't restricted to season ticket holders or members, so in theory anyone was able to apply and attend. 

U21s:
Senior Cup progress

Newcastle U21s  5  Alnwick Town  1

Newcastle U21s began their Northumberland Senior Cup defence with a resounding win over Alnwick Town in the Second Round at Whitley Park on Wednesday night.

International call-ups saw a less experienced Magpies side fielded, with debuts at this level for 18 year-olds Scott Bailey and Mo Sedibeh. 

The home side took the lead in the 20th minute when a cross from the right was finished by Sedibeh with a low shot from inside the six yard box.

The Northern League Second Division side levelled on 37 minutes to the delight of their noisy travelling support, a loose ball in the United box unwittingly diverted into his own net by defender Charlie McArthur. 

Sedibeh then got his second to restore the Magpies' lead in the 57th minute with a good run and finish.

2-1 became 3-1 three minutes later when substitute Alfie Harrison picked his spot and a fourth Newcastle goal arrived on 69 minutes - Ellis Stanton's shot was spilled by Matthew Alexander and Josh Donaldson on hand to bury the rebound into the roof of the net.

Substitute Johnny Emerson grabbed United's fifth during the third minute of time added on, rounding the 'keeper to complete the scoring.

Team: Harris, Charlton (Heffernan 83), R.Powell, Stanton, H.Powell, McArthur, Palmer, Huntley, Donaldson, Bailey (Al.Harrison 46), Sedibeh (Emerson 83).
Subs n/u: Ad.Harrison, Munda.

Booked: Charlton, Stanton.

ATFC: Alexander, Patterson (Payne 79), Eggleston, Iley, Laws, Shepherd, Baston, Aziakanou (Dobie 79), Ogidan (Clark 79), Anderson (Walker 72), Shell (Potts 72).
Subs n/u: None.

Booked: Iley, Payne.

Captaining Alnwick was ex-Magpie Yannick Aziakanou.

Referee: Adam Kain.

Crowd: not given but looked around 350 on a perishingly cold night when temperatures dropped to -2C.

As was the case last season, NUFC advertised free admission for season ticket holders, but Whitley Park turnstile staff were insistent that this was an "all pay" fixture with cash only accepted.

NSC2:
12.11.2024 Blyth Town 1-3 Heaton Stannington
19.11.2024 Ashington 3-1 Newcastle Blue Star
20.11.2024 Newcastle United U21s 5-1 Alnwick Town
28.11.2024 Newcastle University v Morpeth Town

Update:
Hitmen honoured

The 2024 Newcastle United Foundation Dinner took place at SJP on Tuesday evening, with Eddie Howe, Sean Longstaff and Dan Burn among those present.

In addition to the various community awards given out, two former players were belatedly inducted into the club's Hall of Fame - Mick Quinn and Len White.

Quinn hit 63 goals in 133 appearances, while 1955 FA Cup winner White scored 153 times in 269 games - a total bettered only by Jackie Milburn and Alan Shearer. 

Internationals:
Miggy on target

Miguel Almiron (Paraguay):
Tue 19.11.2024 Bolivia (a) drew 2-2 WCQ
Miggy retained his starting place for a 64th senior cap, netting his first international goal since June 2023.

0-1 behind at the break, Almiron's low shot from inside the box levelled before Bolivia regained the lead in El Alto. The Newcastle man was then replaced on 86 minutes, after his side were reduced to 10 men.

A frantic finale then saw Paraguay level during what ended up as an additional ten minutes. 

Thu 14.11.2024 Argentina (h) won 2-1 WCQ
Another start for Miggy as Paraguay came from behind to shock Argentina in Asuncion. He was subbed in the 89th minute.

Bruno Guimaraes (Brazil):
Tue 19.11.2024 Uruguay (h) drew 1-1 WCQ
Bruno started the game in Salvador and was subbed in the 86th minute.

Thu 14.11.2024 Venezuela (a) drew 1-1 WCQ
The Newcastle midfielder was included in the starting lineup for a World Cup Qualifier staged in Maturin, completing 82 minutes of the tie.

Alexander Isak (Sweden):
Tue 19.11.2024 Azerbaijan (h) won 6-0 NL
Isak won his 50th cap and played the full 90 minutes in Stockholm but was unable to net for what would have been a sixth successive game for club and country.

A frustrating evening for the striker saw a legitimate- looking strike that would have put Sweden 4-0 ahead at half time ruled out by a VAR call, before his penalty kick was saved early in the second period.

Sat 16.11.2024 Slovakia (h) won 2-1 NL
Missing the last two Nations League games due to injury, Alexander Isak made up for lost time to seal promotion for Sweden in the Nations League on Saturday night - setting up one goal and scoring the other. He played the full 90 minutes in his home town of Stockholm.

Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):
Tue 19.11.2024 Estonia (h) won 1-0 NL
The Magpie was omitted from Tuesday's matchday squad in Trnava - not the first time that Dubravka has had a reduced shift of this nature internationally.

Sat 16.11.2024 Sweden (a) lost 1-2 NL
The goalkeeper was named in the starting line-up and played 90 minutes as he completed a half-century of senior international caps.

Isaac Hayden (Jamaica):
Tue 19.11.2024 USA (a) lost 2-4 CNL
It was a case of "beat me in St. Louis" for Isaac, who made his first start for the Reggae Boyz and completed the full 90 minutes.

Thu 14.11.2024 USA (h) lost 0-1 CNL
A full international debut aged 29 for the forgotten man of Gallowgate, eight years after his last appearance for England U21s. Isaac arrived from the bench at half time in Kingston and was booked.

Lewis Miley (England U21s):
Mon 18.11.2024 Netherlands (a) drew 1-1 FR
There was a first U21 start for the 18 year-old Magpie in Almere, playing in an advanced role and completing 55 minutes - taking his leave with England 1-0 ahead.

Fri 15.11.2024 Spain (a) drew 0-0 FR
Following his elevation from the U20s to the U21s, Lewis began on the bench against Spain at La Linea de la Concepcion. He was brought on after 68 minutes.

Leo Shahar, Sean Neave, Trevan Sanusi (Eng U18s): 
Mon 18.11.2024 Germany (n) lost 0-1 FR
Another loss in Oliva for England with Leo captaining the side and Sean in the starting line-up. Trevan appeared as a 66th minute replacement.

Fri 15.11.2024 Poland (n) lost 1-3 FR
Defeat for the U18s in the Spanish town of Oliva, with Sanusi in the starting line-up, Neave appearing from the bench and Leo an unused substitute. 

Travis Hernes (Norway U20s):
Mon 18.11.2024 Chile (a) won 2-1 FR
The Newcastle midfielder was named in the starting line-up for this friendly success in Santiago.

Mo Waddani (Libya U20s):
Thu 14.11.2024 Tunisia (n) lost 1-2 ACNQ
Mo was an unused substitute.

The 16 year-old Magpies winger is in the Libyan squad for a quartet of U20 African Cup of Nations qualifiers staged in Egyptian city of Ismailia.

Thu 20.11.2024 Egypt U20 (a) Ismailia ACNQ
Sun 23.11.2024 Morocco U20 (n) Ismailia ACNQ
Wed 26.11.2024 Algeria U20 (n) Ismailia ACNQ

Anthony Gordon, Lewis Hall, Tino Livramento (England)
Sun 17.11.2024 Ireland (h) won 5-0 NL
The Magpie trio all started at Wembley, both full backs completing 90 minutes as England were confirmed as Group B2 winners and sealed promotion.

Gordon played 74 minutes and marked his ninth senior England cap with a first goal at this level, steering in after Livramento's centre wasn't cleared properly.

Sunday was the first time that three current Newcastle players started for England since April 1997, when David Batty, Robert Lee and Alan Shearer all lined up against Georgia in a World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

It's also one day off 30 years since a trio of Magpies were picked for England at Wembley; Lee joined by Steve Howey and Peter Beardsley for a friendly match against Nigeria.
 
Livramento's maiden senior selection made him the 42nd player to appear for England while a Magpie.

Thu 14.11.2024 Greece (a) won 3-0 NL
Gordon was included in the starting line-up at the Olympic Stadium in Athens, club mate Lewis Hall arriving from the bench at half time for his maiden senior cap.

Gordon was withdrawn after 66 minutes while fellow Magpie Tino Livramento was an unused substitute. 

Odysseas Vlachodimos (Greece):
Sun 17.11.2024 Finland (a) won 2-0 NL
The Newcastle goalkeeper won his 48th full cap and kept a clean sheet in Helsinki.

Thu 14.11.2024 England (h) lost 0-3 NL
An unwanted mention on the scoresheet for Odysseas, who was helpless to prevent Jude Bellingham's shot rebounding off a post and deflecting off the United goalkeeper's back and into the Greek net. 

Sandro Tonali (Italy)
Sun 17.11.2024 France (h) lost 1-3 NL
Sandro retained his place in the side on his return to the San Siro, completing the entire game.

Thu 14.11.2024 Belgium (a) won 1-0 NL
A close range finish early on saw the United midfielder net his first senior international goal, giving Italy victory in Brussels that confirmed their qualification for the last eight of the Nations League.

Alex Murphy (Ireland U21s):
Sun 17.11.2024 Sweden (n) won 3-2 FR
Victory in Marbella for ex-Mag Jimmy Crawford's side, with Alex completing the entire game.

Thu 14.11.2024 Sweden (n) lost 0-2 FR
The United defender completed the opening 78 minutes of this kickabout in Marbella.