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Newcastle United’s St James’ Park. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Low-key Newcastle double signing confirmed with St James’ Park images Dominic Scurr

Former Sunderland defender Jordan Hunter will face his old club after joining Gateshead (photo Emilio Kirtley/Gateshead FC)

Former South Shields star opens up on summer move to Gateshead Mark Carruthers

Dan Burn in action for Newcastle United.

Dan Burn’s one-word verdict following NUFC pre-season win at Gateshead Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe last pre-season. (Pic: Getty Images)

NUFC player ratings: 8/10 ‘bright spark’ & several 5/10s Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United new signing Sandro Tonali. session at Centro di Preparazione Olimpica on June 15, 2023 in Tirrenia, Italy. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images)

New NUFC signing spotted in stands at Gateshead as part of £300m group Dominic Scurr

Gateshead International Stadium, Gateshead

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

Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

NUFC pushing for £40m transfer after 13-goal star ‘accepts’ project

Hollywood stars Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the owners of Wrexham celebrate with the Vanarama National League trophy in Apairl. MK Dons will start the new sky Bert League Two season at the Racecourse Ground (Picture: Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

NUFC youngsters set for trip to face Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Dominic Scurr

Newcastle United hosted Gateshead in a behind closed doors friendly last summer.

New Newcastle United fixture announced with more set to follow Dominic Scurr

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster reacts during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Watford at St. James Park on January 15, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Ex-transfer target makes ‘so close’ claim after messaging NUFC player Dominic Scurr

Ryan Reynolds is reportedly moving to a lavish £1.5 million home in Marford, Wales - Credit: Getty Images, Wikipedia, Canva

Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds buys £1.5m house in Wales Ethan Evans

Former Sunderland full-back Danny Rose has been a free agent since leaving Watford last summer. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Ex-SAFC defender 'training with National League side' Joe Nicholson

LEIGH, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Joe Hugill of Manchester United celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the Premier League 2 match between Manchester United U21 and Liverpool U21 at Leigh Sports Village on January 14, 2023 in Leigh, England. (Photo by Manchester United/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Ex-starlet sold by Madrox for £300k makes non league loan move James Copley

ROMFORD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Joe Hugill of Manchester United in action during the Premier League 2 match between West Ham United and Manchester United at Rush Green on January 20, 2023 in Romford, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Ex-starlet sold by Stewart Donald for £300k set for loan move James Copley

Niall Brookwell of Newcastle United U21 reacts during the Papa John's Trophy match between Barnsley and Newcastle United U21 at Oakwell Stadium on September 20, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Newcastle United confirm sixth January departure with two more set to follow Dominic Scurr

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Anthony Patterson succeeds Dan Neil in landing major award

Daniel Langley of Newcastle United gives instructions during the Papa John's EFL Trophy Group match between Sheffield Wednesday and Newcastle United U21's at Hillsborough on August 31, 2021 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Newcastle United goalkeeper departure confirmed after loan deal cut short Dominic Scurr

South Shields have completed the permanent signing of forward Jordy Mongoy from Wealdstone, subject to receiving FA clearance. Picture by Kev Wilson.

Ex-Sunderland striker reacts as South Shields make key signing Dan Prince

Anthony Patterson tips a shot over the bar during Sunderland's Championship match against Preston. Picture by FRANK REID

The summer transfer decision which is paying off for SAFC Joe Nicholson

South Shields defender Blair Adams is relishing the prospect of facing Forest Green Rovers in front of a record crowd at the 1st Cloud Arena on Saturday lunchtime.

South Shields defender relishing FA Cup tie in front of HUGE crowd Mark Carruthers

South Shields manager Kevin Phillips celebrates after his side knocked-out Scunthorpe Town in the FA Cup

South Shields announce stunning ticket update ahead of FA Cup clash Joe Buck

South Shields' FA CUp clash with Forest Green Rovers will be broadcast on TV

South Shields FA Cup tie to be broadcast live on BBC Mark Carruthers

Hartlepool United Interim manager Keith Curle. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

FA Cup draw: HUFC and South Shields discover their first round opponents Richard Mennear

This is when West Ham v Newcastle United fixture could be played (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

When West Ham v Newcastle United fixture could be played Joe Buck

Sven Botman in action (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Eddie Howe may have found the player to take Newcastle United to the next level Dominic Scurr

Gateshead player-manager Mike Williamson in action last season.

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

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

Former Newcastle United forward makes non-league switch Mark Carruthers

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson. Picture by FRANK REID.

Anthony Patterson on his SAFC breakthrough, Alex Neil’s backing Joe Nicholson

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson

Sunderland forced into Anthony Patterson recall Phil Smith

Dylan Mottley-Henry's strike was enough to put Shields in the hat for the FA Cup First Round draw.

Everything you need to know about South Shields’ FA Cup draw

Eddie Howe. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Inside track on Howe – and how he's 'too driven and intelligent not to succeed' Jordan Cronin

South Shields FC has announced the signing of striker JJ Hooper, subject to FA clearance.

South Shields sign ex-Newcastle United prospect and former Grimsby, Wrexham and ... Richard Mennear

Sunderland striker Benji Kimpioka.

Kimpioka to resume training with SAFC U23s after forgettable loan spell Joe Nicholson

Anthony Patterson. BAFC 0-03 SAFC Elf1 20-02-2021. Picture by FRANK REID

Sunderland goalkeeper's loan deal extended until January Phil Smith

Benji Kimpioka looks set for another loan deal away from the Stadium of Light (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Cats striker set for National League loan deal

Sunderland's Anthony Patterson.

National League club interested in taking SAFC starlet on loan James Copley

Jamie Sterry lifting the National League promotion final trophy (photo: PA)

Former NUFC defender Jamie Sterry raising the bar with Hartlepool Dominic Scurr

Anthony Patterson playing for Sunderland.

SAFC considering loan options for Anthony Patterson Joe Nicholson

Sunderland striker Benji Kimpioka

Johnson outlines next steps for Kimpioka Phil Smith

Newcastle United have taken Stevenage youngster Yasin Arai on trial. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Newcastle United take Stevenage youngster on trial Jordan Cronin

Newcastle United travel to Pirelli Stadium to face League One side Burton Albion. (Photo by Mike Egerton - Pool/Getty Images)

Burton Albion v Newcastle United: Is there a live stream? Jordan Cronin

Hebburn Town defender Tom Devitt. (Photo credit: Sean Harrison)

Tom Devitt eager to progress up the non-league pyramid with Hebburn Town Mark Carruthers

Newcastle United travel to Rotherham United in a pre-season friendly at the New York Stadium. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Rotherham United v Newcastle United: Is there a live stream? Jordan Cronin

David Preece at Tynecastle

Seach for goalkeeper coach nears conclusion Phil Smith

Andros Townsend is close to joining Everton. (Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga - Pool/Getty Images)

Rafa Benitez set to reunite with former Newcastle United star Jordan Cronin

Lewis Cass of Hartlepool United celebrates with the trophy following the Vanarama National League Play-Off Final match between Hartlepool United and Torquay United at Ashton Gate on June 20, 2021 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Strong loan interest in NUFC defender as summer business steps up Dominic Scurr

Lewis Case. Hartlepool United FC 4-0 Weymouth FC 29-05-2021. Picture by FRANK REID

The NUFC kid who could help make Hartlepool United history Liam Kennedy

Jamie Sterry, HUFC 1 - 0 SUFC, National League, Victoria Park 30-01-21. Picture by FRANK REID

Ex-NUFC defender urges promotion party caution ahead of National League final Dom Scurr

Lewis Cass playing for Hartlepool United.

The Newcastle United defender making a name for himself away from the club Miles Starforth

Benji Kimpioka speaks out on his future and delivers a promising Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Lee Johnson verdict

Sunderland striker speaks out on his future Mark Donnelly