Back in April, there were reports that Newcastle were lining up local lad Mark Gillespie as a free agent this summer.
The 28-year-old had become a free agent are leaving Scottish Premiership side Motherwell. He joined them as a free agent from Walsall in 2018.
Gillespie is a Carlisle Academy product but was born in Newcastle. His move to his hometown club had been in the works before the coronavirus and Newcastle’s takeover threw it into doubt.
However, Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie is reporting that the goalkeeper has agreed to join Newcastle on a three-year deal. He will replace Rob Elliot, who will depart Newcastle after nine years at the club on June 30th.
Goalkeeper Mark Gillespie has agreed a three-year deal with boyhood club, Newcastle. He’s a free agent after leaving Motherwell. Gillespie will be a replacement for Rob Elliot and will compete with Martin Dubravka & Karl Darlow ? #NUFC
— Keith Downie (@SkySports_Keith) June 27, 2020
This has to be a dream move for Mark. Though he will find it a challenge to get much playing time with Martin Dubravka the clear number one at the moment.
However, if this report is accurate, then we are thrilled that Newcastle have added another Geordie to the ranks.
493 comments so far
Anglo Saxon
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:02 PM
Comment #481Wltoon advice mate, he’s taken the mick.
The mighty wyn
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Comment #482For the record I would trust the legal version ( red rose Michelle) ahead of Keiran Maguire who has always been self publicising and a Liverpool fan to boot
GhostToon
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Comment #483Definitely the takeover that keeps on giving lol
Jib
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Comment #484Neil Warnock managing his 18th club
No matter what you think of him
That’s pretty cool
Anglo Saxon
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM
Comment #485Probably got his mates watching him, he saying this is how you treat thick geordies.
WLtoon
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:04 PM
Comment #486Northumbrian@473,
Well at least you enjoyed the Port, shame about the hangover. Maybe try just a couple of glasses next time 🙂
Kevin Vegan
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:05 PM
Comment #487WL toon
Take a look mate:
https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/exclusive-what-new-pcp-partners-and-st-james-holdings-charge-really-means-newcastle-united-saudi-takeover-2537873
Compare what he says to what others are claiming. He doesn’t deny the link, but he makes it very clear that it is “guesswork” at this point.
He also only claims there may have been a ÂŁ13m deposit for some unknown purpose, where subsequent claims have repeatedly been made of a ÂŁ17m deposit to buy our club.
We are being lied to.
Munster Mag
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:07 PM
Comment #488Kevin, you’re beyong help in the “look at me” stakes. I presume that even if the takeover fails and a comment is made by one of the parties, you won’t give it credence because they didn’t tell you personally?
I find your scepticism self serving in a major way, and quite frankly, a bit cringy.
Northumbrian
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:08 PM
Comment #489WL drinking with that lot is mental the stewardess ordered 5 cases in just for that night, cost price like just for the lads.
Northumbrian
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:11 PM
Comment #490Maguire again a journo rehash of what GP put up.
Tackle from behind
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:16 PM
Comment #491Dave D1000…from way back
Full name Ipswich Town Football Club
Nickname(s) The Blues, The Tractor Boys
Short name Ipswich
Founded 1878
Ground Portman Road
I used to work with a Norwich fan – calling them tractor boys is like southerners calling us Mackems
TyneMouth
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:25 PM
Comment #492I’ve been reading this blog for many years, and occasionally I’ve posted a comment.
I was born in Wallsend, over 77 years ago. I left Tyneside in 1963, initially to London.
My Father took me to SJP when I was seven, l saw the cup final teams of the early 1950s. My Dad went to all three finals, he promised me that when I was ‘a little older’ he would take me to Wembley, I’m sure he meant it.
I had to wait another 19 years until I had the pleasure of inviting my Dad to Wembley to watch Newcastle thrash Keegan’s Liverpool!
(well that’s what Malcolm Mc promised)
There is a very slim chance that the lads could make back to Wembley next month, without! our fans, life can be cruel sometimes
Mund
Jun 27, 2020 at 9:28 PM
Comment #493Tyne
Good story mate