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Former Newcastle goalkeeper joins Gateshead on 18-month deal

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 09:27 · Archive

Max Thompson, a former Newcastle United goalkeeper, has joined National League club Gateshead on an 18-month contract. The 22-year-old becomes a new signing ahead of the club's Saturday home fixture against fellow National League side Barrow.

Thompson trained regularly with Newcastle's first-team goalkeepers during his time at St James Park and was named as an unused substitute in Champions League matches against Barcelona, Benfica and PSV Eindhoven. However, he did not make a competitive senior debut for the club. He gained experience through loan spells with Northampton Town and Chesterfield, and later spent time on loan at Scottish club Ayr United.

His contract at Newcastle ended in the summer when he was not offered a new deal. Thompson subsequently had a trial with League Two club Rotherham United before joining Hartlepool United on a short-term deal in September. He made a handful of appearances for Hartlepool before departing last month.

Gateshead are seeking their second league win of the season in what will be their 16th National League fixture. Thompson told the club website he was pleased to be playing again: 'It's good just to get playing again, get settled with a new group and hopefully just kick on really.' The Gateshead goalkeeper expressed his commitment to helping the club improve in the coming weeks and months.

Former Newcastle goalkeeper joins Gateshead on 18-month deal
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In this story: Max Thompson · Gateshead · Newcastle United · Hartlepool United · Barrow · Northampton Town · Chesterfield · Ayr United

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