St James Park

The event moved away from St James’ Park this year and was relocated to Leeds where it suffered its lowest ever attendance figures

Howe declined to comment on reports that a fourth bid had been tabled for defender Marc Guehi and said there was was “nothing close” on the transfer front.

Newcastle fans Gerry and Sewell rose to fame in the cult Geordie film Purely Belter. A stage show with their namesake is coming to Newcastle later this year.