Darren Eales letter goes public as Newcastle face 2025/26 call after supporter plea

The Newcastle United Supporters Trust recently reached out to club CEO Darren Eales over the issue of ticket prices at St James’ Park.

After sending a letter last week,which called for the club to freeze all “full price” tickets ahead of the 2025/26 season, they have received a response.

This comes just as over 10,000 supporters will see their long-term season-ticket deals come to an end during the 2024-2025 season, meaning an anticipated price hike in 2025-26.

As released on the NUST’s official site, this was Eales’ reply in full:

‘Dear Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Thank you for your recent letter and for raising the important issue of ticket pricing.

‘I want to firstly echo your comments on our incredible supporters. Our teams continue to receive magnificent support wherever they play, and that is a source of immense pride for all of us. Our supporters are what makes Newcastle United truly special.

‘We are committed to growing, sustaining and empowering that support. We want as many people as possible to feel a deep connection with Newcastle United, wherever they are, and to experience the magic of matchday, while also recognising and rewarding the steadfast loyalty of those who follow the team week in, week out.

‘In parallel to that, we are committed to developing teams that everyone connected with the club can be proud of – by investing in our talent pathway and by going up against fierce global competition to find, attract and retain top talent who will drive us forward.

‘That is especially challenging within the parameters of profit and sustainability rules, and we have continued to grow and optimise our commercial incomes to fuel our progress. That has also supported our investment in fans’ matchday experience and alleviated some of our sharply rising operational costs.