Why ‘tremendous’ new Newcastle United away kit will differ from what other players wear

Newcastle United fans were full of praise for the club's 'tremendous' new away kit as it was unveiled on Thursday.

Just eight days before the start of the 2022/23 Premier League season and nine days before The Magpies' opening fixture, excitement is crescendoing for the campaign ahead.

That Geordie passion was fuelled some more on Thursday when the club shared the first images of the side's away kit for this season.

A neat navy blue number, Eddie Howe's men could first wear the kit against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, August 28.

The shirt went on official sale today, Friday, July 29 ahead of Newcastle's friendly meeting with Atalanta at St. James' Park - the side will also play Athletic Bilbao in a friendly on Saturday.

Reacting to the kit online, Newcastle fans seemed happy as could be.

Fans kept Tweets short, with many sharing the image alongside one-word thoughts including "smash", "love it", "oh... my... god" and "tremendous".

One supporter said: "I can’t say enough how much I love this."

Another wrote: "I dare any team to better that! Wow."

More positive comments came flooding in with thoughts of "kit of the season" and "really nice kit that".

Sharing the kit on Thursday, Newcastle United explained the details behind the designs and how the supporter kit will differ from the one that the players wear.

A statement on the website read: "The Magpies' kits are expertly crafted with Castore's blend of high-stretch fabrics, offering an outstanding fit and freedom of movement for players and supporters alike.

"The 'Pro' edition, worn by the players, features a range of technological advancements, with exceptional materials and laser-cut ventilation to enhance performance on the pitch plus a woven heat seal badge, while the replica shirt has an embroidered badge."

Fans can cop their away shirt for the 2022/23 season on the official Newcastle United website here.