The new Newcastle United away kit is out – and this one is set to start a fair few debates.
With the home shirt has already released, Newcastle have gone green for the change strip. We saw something similar with last season's third too, when the Magpies went for a white and green colour scheme. But given the new ownership, this is now a talking point as much as a fashion statement.
The new Newcastle United away kit is a stunning design – despite all the conversation about colour
Let's address the elephant in the room, here. Newcastle United have gone full Saudi Arabia with this one, combining green shirts and white shorts for something that will trigger the "sportswashing" conversations once more.
It's intriguing that Castore have been as bold to deliver a kit that evokes the Saudi Arabian national colours like this. There's a lot of controversy around the Magpies' PIF owners allegedly rebranding the Gulf State through the medium of football, so this shirt feels… well, confrontational to say the least. There will be those uncomfortable with it – even among the Toon faithful.
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(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
But focusing purely on the football kit itself, it's an absolute triumph. The pattern feels fresh and different, the colour is rich and using black for the logos and badge is a nice change from seeing a green shirt with white accents. The colour and cuffs mimic the home.
Newcastle's new sponsor, Sela, is aesthetically a much nicer logo than Fun88 ever was. Overall, this is a fun way to remix stripes with subtlety.
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(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
(Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
This may well be the last-ever Castore away kit, with long-standing rumours that a new deal will commence in 2024. Newcastle fans are hoping for Adidas: Castore has been hit or miss with some of them and hasn't delivered too many classics.
It's unlikely that this will become one either – not unless something magical happens in this shirt. But it's a lovely design to go out on if Castore really are leaving, that's for sure.
Where to buy
Bruno Guimaraes in the new Newcastle United away kit 23/24 (Image credit: Castore/Newcastle United)
Castore Newcastle United away shirt 23/24
A Saudi Arabia-flavoured change strip that remixes the famous Geordie stripes
Our expert review:
Specifications
Colour: Green/black
Size: S-5XL
Reasons to buy
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Stunning pattern
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Black touches look nice as opposed to white
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Lush shade of green
Shirt info
What is the sizing like on the new Newcastle United away kit for 2023/24?
The sizing with all Castore football kits is natural enough for your size – though the cuffs and collar might be a little tight if you're looking for a slimmer fit.
What is the difference between the authentic and regular versions of the new Newcastle United away kit for 2023/24?
The match version of the shirt is the official jersey that the players will wear for matches. The only differences are minimal, usually in the material being slightly different and the badges and logos being woven into the shirt rather than printed on.
If you want to pay extra for that added quality, you can buy the authentic shirt here. In terms of design or feel though, the regular version of the top is perfectly good and just the same to the naked eye.
Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.
