Newcastle's long-serving doctor to leave club

Long-serving club doctor Paul Catterson is leaving Newcastle United.

Well-respected Catterson is a familiar face in the dugout at St James’s Park.

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St James's Park

Catterson was appointed as club doctor almost seven years ago.

However, the Gazette understands he is leaving Newcastle, with the club having started to look for a replacement.

Catterson – who studied medicine at Newcastle University and also works as a consultant in emergency medicine – has been involved in sport for the past 15 years.

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