Newcastle United headlines as Sunderland away allocation confirmed amid Harvey Barnes setback
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Here are your Newcastle United headlines on Friday, December 15.
Newcastle United's derby day allocation confirmed by Sunderland
Newcastle United fans have learned that their allocation of tickets for the Wear-Tyne derby is just 6,000 seats. United fans had been hoping for 15% of the capacity of the Stadium of Light after pleas to local authorities.
A club statement read: “United have been given an allocation of 6,000 seats for the Emirates FA Cup third round tie at Sunderland in January. The Magpies travel to the Stadium of Light on Saturday 6th January 2024, making their first visit to Wearside since 2015. Since the cup draw, the club has worked closely with Sunderland AFC and relevant authorities to maximise the visitors’ allocation, ensuring Eddie Howe’s side will be backed by one of the biggest ever Tyne-Wear derby away crowds.
“To support the safe transit of 6,000 away fans and to alleviate congestion on the region’s public transport network, Northumbria Police has imposed strict conditions that all visiting supporters attending the match must travel on a free return bus service between St. James’ Park and the Stadium of Light. This service will be organised and funded by Newcastle United.”
General admission tickets will be priced at £32 for adults, £29 for over-65s, £24 for under-22s and £14 for under-16s. Tickets will go on sale to season ticket holders with 45 or more away points at book.nufc.co.uk from 10am GMT on Monday 18th December. Points will be reduced daily at 10am and 4pm, excluding weekends and Christmas Day, subject to availability.
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Newcastle United rocked by Harvey Barnes 'setback' as foot operation considered
Newcastle United have been dealt a new setback on £38million man Harvey Barnes after the forward felt "pain" in his foot during his injury comeback.
The former Leicester City star has not featured since the 8-0 win over Sheff United after coming off early in the game. Since then Barnes had made good progress and was running on the grass with hopes of a December return.
But Barnes is now being assessed once again and may even require an operation. Howe, speaking at his press conference ahead of the clash with Fulham, said today: "It’s a setback to a degree, where he’s felt pain in his foot again.
"Hopefully, it’s not a permanent setback as he won’t need an operation. There’s still a chance that might happen. He didn’t have surgery on his foot.
"The specialist felt he would be okay, and we’re still hoping it will not be longer term and he won’t need an operation, but we’re still in that phase where we’re going to see whether he’s going to come back or not."
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Premier League clubs bring in new Financial Fair Play rule change that will affect Newcastle
Newcastle United will be among the Premier League clubs unable to spread the cost of a transfer fee beyond the fifth year of a player's contract following a change to a top-flight rule.
Premier League sides have voted to amend the rule on amortisation of player registration costs to bring it in line with UEFA regulations. Top-flight teams could previously spread the cost of a transfer over the full length of a player's contract in their accounts to help comply with Financial Fair Play rules.
"Premier League shareholders agreed to amend the rule on amortisation of player registration costs to bring in line with UEFA’s regulations," a top-flight statement read. "Going forward, a five-year maximum will apply to all new or extended player contracts.
"Clubs also approved a rule amendment to enable the Premier League board, in circumstances where a club owes a transfer debt to another Premier League or EFL club, to stop the club registering more players until the outstanding payment has been made.
"The board can also have the option to deduct the amount from the club’s entitlement to the league’s central funds."
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