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    17

    Jul 2021

    Last Updated: 17/07/2021
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    Newcastle to send under-23 team to Harrogate tomorrow after covid outbreak

    by John Plummer

    | 17 Jul, 2021
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    The Premier League side announced the news this afternoon after goalkeeper Karl Darlow tested positive. Magpies manager Steve Bruce apologises to Harrogate fans that expected to see first team players.

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    The Exercise Stadium, Wetherby Road.

    Newcastle United are to bring an under-23 team to Harrogate tomorrow rather than a first team squad due to covid.

    The Premier League side announced the news this afternoon after goalkeeper Karl Darlow tested positive.

    Although every other player and staff member within Newcastle's first team group has returned negative tests, fellow goalkeepers Mark Gillespie and Freddie Woodman have gone into isolation for 10 days after being identified as close contacts.

    Consequently Newcastle will send a first team to York tomorrow and an under-23 team to Harrogate to minimise mixing between the groups.

    Magpies manager Steve Bruce said:

    "I have spoken to Simon Weaver, who was very understanding, and I would like to apologise to any Harrogate supporters who have bought tickets thinking first team players were coming.
    "Ultimately, we have to follow the advice from medical professionals and take proactive steps to protect players and we simply can't mix up the dressing rooms, which was our initial plan.”


    The first ever match between Harrogate and the six-times FA Cup winners was the pick of Town's pre-season friendlies.

    Kick off is at 2pm tomorrow  at the EnviroVent Stadium on Wetherby Road.



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