NUFC say that as well as benefiting from pristine pitches and changing facilities, players will receive kit in the same way as their male counterparts, There will also be sharing of media and marketing contacts and expertise, assisting the women’s team in promoting matches, increasing attendances and boosting female participation in the region.
To further strengthen links between Newcastle United WFC and Newcastle United Foundation, the Foundation’s Lisa Bell – a former NUWFC captain – will take a role on their board.
Working together, the two organisations will build a pathway for young female players in the North-East, culminating in an application for FA Talent Centre status within two years.
“We are hugely excited and very grateful to be working closely with Newcastle United and to tap into resources which will really help our club and players to progress,” said NUWFC’s Anthony Rutherford.
“There is huge potential for Newcastle United Women’s Football Club going into the new season and beyond and we are very much looking forward to working with our counterparts at Newcastle United to make sure that is realised.”
Kate Bradley, head of Newcastle United Foundation, added: “We see hundreds of talented girls every month through our school and community coaching programmes.
“The aim is to inspire all girls to enjoy the game and to help as many as possible from our region reach their potential and go on and play for Newcastle United Women’s Football Club and even England.”
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