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Newcastle United reveals five-member leadership group for the season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 9:29 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Newcastle United reveals five-member leadership group for the season
Summary

Newcastle United announced its leadership group for the 2026/27 season, led by captain Dan Burn and vice-captain Joelinton. Alongside them are Malick Thiaw, Yoane Wissa, and Lewis Miley. Burn emphasized the group's responsibility to set standards and learn from a recent defeat to Leeds. The team is preparing for a match against Hull City this afternoon, where they aim to respond positively to the earlier setback. Burn, currently recovering from injury, expressed eagerness to return to the squad after the international break.

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By the Numbers
  • •Dan Burn confirmed as captain and Joelinton as vice-captain.
  • •Malick Thiaw, Yoane Wissa, and Lewis Miley join the leadership group.
  • •Newcastle aims for a strong reaction against Hull City this afternoon.
  • •Burn recovering from injury hopes to return after the international break.
  • •Team management highlights learning from disappointing results.
Latest Updates
  • 9:29 AMYahoo Sports — The five members of the Newcastle United leadership group have now been made public
What they're saying
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The Newcastle United leadership group has now been revealed. The news coming on Saturday morning.

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