Opportunity for Newcastle fans to meet Rafael Benítez in Dublin

Ireland’s Ciaran Clarke among players at free meet and greet in city centre on Tuesday

Newcastle fans have the opportunity to meet Rafael Benítez in Dublin on Tuesday. Photograph: Scott Heppell/PA

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 14:39

Newcastle United call across to Dublin next week as they continue their preparations for life back in the Premier League.

And 100 supporters will have the opportunity to meet Rafael Benítez and members of his first team squad in the city centre on Tuesday.

There is no pre-season friendly in Ireland for Newcastle, but they travel to the capital to launch their third-kit at the new Sports Direct megastore on North Earl Street.

Joining Benitez will be Ireland centre-half Ciaran Clarke, as well as Dwight Gayle, Isaac Hayden, Jamaal Lascelles and Jonjo Shelvey.

Wristbands will be handed out to 100 fans on a first come first served basis from 9.0am onwards on Tuesday July 18th - with those who receive one then invited back to the store at 2.30pm to meet their Geordie heros.

The Toon’s pre-season campaign began with a 2-1 win over Hearts in Edinburgh on Friday night, and they play Preston North End at Deepdale on July 22nd.