Newcastle United Women’s Football Club are delighted to announce their third signing of the close season. Steph O’Brien has signed from local rivals Sunderland

Steph is 21 years old and has just graduated from Northumbria University having previously been a member of the successful Football Academy at Gateshead College.

Steph brings with her a huge amount of experience after playing in the National and Northern Premier League; she will also add versatility to the squad as she is capable of operating in a number of positions.

NUWFC Manager Neil Baistow “We are pleased that Steph has agreed to join us and she is looking forward to a new challenge. She can play in numerous positions, she has great technique, vision and an eye for goal which is a quality that would benefit any team.

Newcastle United Women's FC attended the Northumberland Girls League Football presentation day held at Hirst Welfare, Ashington. The players were invited to attend by members of the leagues committee to hand out representative, league champions and runners up medals as well as a host of league trophies

The Newcastle team members spent the full day at Hirst Welfare in Ashington to distribute the medals to all age groups from Under 10 to Under 16’s.

As well as the medal ceremony the Newcastle players were also on hand to sign autographs for young fans, they also mixed with the players and were treated to some thrilling football as they observed the games prior to the medal ceremonies.

Neil Baistow NUWFC manager “We feel that our club and our players play an important role in helping to raise the profile of the women’s game within our area. It is vital that we support the fantastic work that goes on at the grassroots level. The players thoroughly enjoyed the occasion and the limelight and I’m sure they will be back next year”

Newcastle United are delighted to announce their first two new signings of the summer, as Amiee Morrison and Susan Badger both signed yesterday.

Amiee Morrison has joined the black and whites having played for Leeds Carnegie last season, she has previously represented England at Under 15 and under 17 levels. A midfielder or attacker Amiee has also represented the English Colleges National team

Susan Badger who can operate at right back or right midfield has signed from Hartlepool who she played for last season as well as playing for the English Colleges National team.

Neil Baistow NUWFC manager said “We are delighted to secure two players of this calibre, both players are keen to impress and will come into the team to make the overall squad stronger. We hope to continue to strengthen as the summer progresses.

Three of Newcastle United Women's Players enjoyed an afternoon of sunshine as they attended the Northumberland Minors Girls Football festival held at Ashington's Hirst Welfare sports centre.

Throughout the afternoon the trio of Brooke Cochrane, Lindsay McCubbin and Stacy Crooks of players were treated to some excellent football played by all of those involved. The Players were then invited to nominate their player of the match from each of the three age group finals and present awards to the teams who had competed in the finals.

Pictured back to front are the Under 12 winners Cramilington Juniors, Bolden Girls Under 14 winners and North Shields Juniors Under 10 winners with the Toon Ladies.

Newcastle United Foundation will be holding a Girls Football Fun Day as part of the “FA Girls Football Week” Details as follows:-

The day is aimed at girls aged 7 - 14 years old of any footballing ability.

It will be taking place:

Saturday June 27th 10am - 2pm @ The Newcastle United Academy, Off Greenlee Drive, Haydon Grange Estate, Little Benton.

The cost for the full day is £6.00, but please note places are very limited.

For information on any of the above or to request an application form please contact:

Lisa Bell - 07747567121 or email lisa.bell@nufc.co.uk

For more information on Girls and Womens football please visit http://www.thefa.com/Womens

Newcastle United Women’s F.C are delighted to announce two further friendlies to their pre season schedule. The Magpies will travel to F.A. Tesco Women's Premier National Division Leeds Carnegie to face their first and Reserve Team on Sunday July 26th 2009.

The Magpies will also face Scottish Premier League runners up Spartans FC for their second game of their Scottish tour on Sunday July 19th 2009.

NUWFC Manager Neil Baistow said "We are delighted with the calibre of teams we are going to face, we have some real good friendlies arranged that should mean that we are ready when the new season starts."

Here is a full list of current friendlies arranged with Kick off times TBC.

Sunday 12th July

Stoke – Home – 1st & Reserves

Saturday 18th July

Glasgow City – Away

Sunday 19th July

Spartans FC - Away

Sunday 26th July

Leeds – Away- 1st & Reserves

Sunday 2nd August

Coventry – Home- 1st team

Middlesbrough - Away - Reserves

Sunday 9th August

Falkirk – Home- 1st team

Blyth Spartans - Home - Reserves