St Pat’s set to take on the Magpies
ST PATRICK’S Athletic will welcome English Premier League outfit Newcastle United to Richmond Park for a friendly on Tuesday, July 17 (kick-off at 7.45pm).
A part of the Magpies’ preparation for the 2018/19 season, this match will provide the Inchicore side will a significant challenge in the middle of their own Airtricity League campaign which sees them currently level on points with fourth place Derry City and preparing to travel to table props Bray Wanderers tonight.
Looking forward to the prospect of playing Rafael Benitez’s side, St Pat’s manager Liam Buckley told the club website: “We are all delighted to be in a position to welcome Newcastle United to Richmond Park.
“We understand that Rafael Benitez will be preparing his side ahead of the beginning of their season in August so we know they will be looking for a good test of their fitness and match sharpness."
“From our side of things, we are delighted to play a top opposition and test ourselves against them as we look to stay sharp in the middle of our own season.
“It’s great for the local area of Inchicore too that a side of the calibre of Newcastle United are going to be visiting, so we are looking forward to hopefully seeing a big crowd in Richmond Park,” he added.
