newcastle united womens fc get in go on the lasses Newcastle United Women's Football Club Following their recent promotion Newcastle Women's football club will be playing in next seasons FA Women's Premier League under the name of "Newcastle United Women's football club", this link will be a first in the history of Newcastle United FC in allowing female players to compete under the world famous name. The Women's club, who have forged strong working partnerships with Newcastle City Council, University of Northumbria and Adidas UK, see the move as a massive boost to the future development of girls' football in the region. Rob Atkin, football development officer for Newcastle City council comments "In the five years we have been promoting opportunities for girls and women's football the playing standards are now at a very high level, and with football being officially the top female sport in this country the link with Newcastle United will give all young players in the region something that they can aspire to and achieve success"
