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NEWCASTLE have unveiled their new away kit for the 2024-25 season with the help of some club icons.

The new strip was launched with a brilliant video on social media, featuring the likes of Jacob Murphy, Joelinton, Sean Longstaff, Eddie Howe and Jason Tindall.

Newcastle fans loved the club's new away kit launch

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Newcastle fans loved the club’s new away kit launchCredit: Instagram / @nufc
David Ginola was one of the legend involved

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David Ginola was one of the legend involvedCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC
Nolberto Solano played a trumpet in the video

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Nolberto Solano played a trumpet in the videoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC
Shay Given made a cameo

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Shay Given made a cameoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC

Seven club legends were also involved, including Rob Lee, Shay Given, Steve Watson, Lee Clark, Darren Peacock and Nolberto Solano – who is seen playing a trumpet.

The video ends with David Ginola turning to the camera and saying: “Here’s to the journey.”

Fans were quick to fall in love with both the kit and the advert, with one person taking to social media to write: “Oh my good god this is the best kit reveal video I have ever seen.”

Another commented: “Aye. I love this football club.”

A third said: “Is there a better kit release than this?”

While a fourth wrote: “This is class. What a buzz for the new season.”

Legendary TV presenters and Newcastle superfans Ant and Dec also took to X to react to the launch, writing: “Exquisite 🖤🤍.”

Newcastle’s new away kit features navy and maroon horizontal stripes on the shirt.

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Eddie Howe could be seen reading a Bobby Robson book

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Eddie Howe could be seen reading a Bobby Robson bookCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC
Jason Tindall also featured

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Jason Tindall also featuredCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC
Jacob Murphy waved at the camera at the start of the video

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Jacob Murphy waved at the camera at the start of the videoCredit: X formerly Twitter / @NUFC

It is a homage to the club’s 1995-96 away kit.

A description on Newcastle’s official website read: “Relive a legendary era with the Newcastle United adidas Men’s 24/25 Away Shirt.

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“Inspired by the look of our memorable 95/96 strip, the instantly recognisable navy and burgundy colours are unmistakably Newcastle.”

The Magpies kick off their 2024-25 Premier League campaign against Southampton on Saturday.

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