Newcastle United supporters have last laugh as Everton suffer howler

Newcastle United supporters can sleep comfortably knowing Adidas are their club’s new supplier after Everton suffered the latest Castore nightmare.

Toon chiefs ended the £5million per year deal with the British sports manufacturer early, with Adidas taking charge from the current season onwards. The German retail giants previously enjoyed a 15-year relationship with Newcastle between 1995 and 2010.

Hundreds of United fans queued outside St James’ Park when the home shirt was released on June 7 - confirming Adidas’ return. The Telegraph reported last year that Newcastle bosses cut the Castore deal - which they inherited from Mike Ashley - short following complaints from supporters.

Concerns over quality and availability forced the Magpies to end the partnership and strike a lucrative agreement with Adidas. Castore - who design kits for the England cricket team and Rangers - have come under further scrutiny following Everton’s pre-season clash with Sligo Rovers.

In their first game since penning a £20million per season deal, footage showed the Everton badge falling off Idrissa Gueye’s jersey during the 1-1 ore-season draw. Newcastle fans were quick to poke fun at the Toffees after enduring similar struggles in recent years.

One supporter wrote on social media: “Buying a fake one from the market would be much better quality than the real one!”

Another poked fun at the Toffees, quipping how they are “literally falling apart” given their recent Premier League plight. As for Newcastle, they are yet to announce their away and third strips ahead of the 2024-25 season.