New facility for training approved

NEWCASTLE United chiefs have sanctioned a new training ground for the club's women's teams after getting the green light from PIF, writes LEE RYDER.

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United have secured have secured a new training base as part of Newcastle University's Cochrane Park sports facility, bringing the women's team closer geographically to the men’s and academy's current training facilities.

A Newcastle statement read: "The club has secured its own dedicated training, medical and player care spaces at Cochrane Park.

"This includes exclusive access to three designated grass training pitches, that have been uplifted and maintained by our dedicated grounds staff, while also investing in a high-performance gym and recovery facilities.