Mike Williamson

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

NUFC confirm classy gesture which will provide a huge financial boost Dominic Scurr

Gateshead manager Mike Williamson, pictured in action against Charlton Athletic the season before last, is relishing the visit of Newcastle United to the International Stadium on Saturday. (Pic: Getty Images)

The familiar face waiting for Newcastle United in the dugout Miles Starforth

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe.

Eddie Howe's message to former Newcastle United player Miles Starforth

Sven Botman (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA/AFP via Getty Images)

NUFC round-up: Sven Botman’s Newcastle United absence explained Joe Buck

Gateshead player-manager Mike Williamson in action last season.

Newcastle United's training ground set for familiar arrival Miles Starforth

Matt Ritchie and Ryan Fraser arrive for the start of pre-season training.

Newcastle United players report back for pre-season training Miles Starforth

St James's Park, Newcastle (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Newcastle United forward makes non-league switch

Gateshead captain Greg Olley lifts the National League North League title (photo: Charles Waugh).

Former NUFC trialist helps fire Gateshead to National League North title Mark Carruthers

Newcastle United travel to non-league Gateshead in pre-season. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Gateshead confirm pre-season friendly with Newcastle United Mark Carruthers

Gateshead Stadium.

Former NUFC trio to remain with Gateshead as seven depart Mark Carruthers

Rob Elliot

Ex-Newcastle United man working with Gateshead as he weighs-up his next move Mark Carruthers

Rob Elliot.

Rob Elliot returns to training after Newcastle United exit Miles Starforth