Newcastle united women reveal retained list with 12 exits including shock move

NEWCASTLE UNITED WOMEN HAVE CONFIRMED HALF A DOZEN PLAYERS WILL BE LEAVING THIS SUMMER 10:00, 31 May 2025 Newcastle United Women have announced they will release 12 players this summer as

sweeping changes are made at Kingston Park. In a bold move, the likes of club captain Amber-Keegan Stobbs, Katie Barker, Georgia Gibson, Olivia Watt and other familiar names will be

departing as the Magpies seek to make to jump to the Women's Super League. Goalkeeper Grace Donnelly will also be bidding farewell, along with Amy Andrews, Hannah Greenwood, Rachel

Furness, Sophie Haywood, Daisy Burt, Jodie Bartle and Rebecca Ferguson. The move will come as a shock given the Opening up on some emotional exits, Newcastle United Women manager, Becky

Langley, said: "I would like to start by saying a huge thank you to all of the players that are leaving the club this summer. They have all contributed to this fantastic journey that we

are on, and it would not have been possible without them. "Georgia, Katie and Liv's impact over the years has had a huge influence on our progress as a team, and they each created

memories and moments that will forever be remembered by the club and the supporters. "All three players have made a huge impression on me personally and professionally. Amber has been

a passionate, dedicated, loyal and committed captain. She led the team to new heights and I'm so proud of sharing this journey with her. "I wish all of the players the very best

for the next step in their careers. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything." Article continues below Stobbs captained Newcastle as they jumped to the second tier in

2023/24, ensuring back to back promotions from the FA Women's National League Division One North and the FAWNL Northern Premier Division. Meanwhilem key duo Barker and Gibson have been

part of the club's strictly upward journey since 2020 after leaving Sunderland. For Barker, the departure means Newcastle will be saying goodbye to their second all-time appearance

maker [120] and record goalscorer [67]. Wholesale changes suggest big moves will be made this summer as United look to build on exciting signings made 12 months ago. Upon arrival in the

second tier, Langley's side strengthened by bringing in ex-England international Demi Stokes, Claudia Moan, Isabella Sibley and Lois Joel. Newcastle ended their maiden campaign in the

Women's Championship in fifth position, falling short of a third straight successive promotion. Discussing the club's aims recently, Shania Hayles admitted: "This is a club

that deserves to be in the WSL [Women's Super League], and we have the aim of reaching that division. "This season has been a learning curve, and we know that we should've

done better in certain games, but we've taken lessons from those matches and learned from them." Article continues below _Here at ChronicleLive, we are dedicated to bringing you

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