Magpies's to Form Hong Kong United

By Matthew Jones
July 24 2003

Chairman Freddy Shepherd revealed the proposal during a news conference in Malaysia as Newcastle prepare for the Asia Cup. Newcastle will be working with China's Dalian United, to form a team called "Hong Kong United", which will compete next season.

Newcastle United have announced that they are working with China's Dalian United to form a new club in Hong Kong, which will compete next season.

Chairman Freddy Shepherd revealed the proposal during a news conference in Malaysia as Newcastle prepare for the Asia Cup.

He said "The deal is an alliance with Dalian from the Chinese League to form Hong Kong United for next season."

We will be brining you updates on this subject, as we hear them.

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