Magpies' Sign New Deal With Northern Rock

By Matthew Jones
April 20 2004

Newcastle United have extended their current sponsorship with Northern Rock in a deal which is believed to be worth £25 million.

The deal with the club's main sponsor will now end in 2009/2010.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd said: "We are absolutely delighted to extend our relationship with Northern Rock, a genuine Newcastle company which has brought the Geordies together under one roof and also on the field of play.

"The deal will help develop our brand on a domestic and international level."