Geordie exile Dale Imray didn’t believe it when told his beloved Newcastle United were coming to New Zealand – the reality proved even better.

Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot believes pre season friendlies are essential in terms of Newcastle players getting their ‘Rhythm and timing back’.

Alan Pardew has stated that players need to be flexible during matches and that ‘Changing roles is a good thing…’ following the win over Wellington.

Named man of the match, watch Yoan Gouffran’s match winning goal.

A competitive match saw Newcastle emerge winners against Wellington Phoenix but four injuries will have left Alan Pardew a worried man.

West Ham crash to Sydney, so Newcastle play Wellington Phoenix to for top honours, with Siem De Jong passed fit and only one change to the starting 11.

Newcastle United have asked for it to be kept clean when they face Wellington Phoenix when they play in the early hours of Saturday (UK time).

A video special featuring Newcastle United training on Friday ahead of the final leg of the New Zealand tour against Wellington Phoenix.

Newcastle fan Kev Reay continues his New Zealand adventure, with tales of Bobby Moncur, Ronnie Radford and Welling…Toon.

Vurnon Anita has revealed that his plan to cope with pre season is drinking lots of water, sleeping and training hard – music to any manager’s ears.