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Will stay at Newcastle next season Gillespie had his contract activated again to remain at Newcastle for the 2024-25 season, the club announced.

Impact Gillespie will remain a Newcastle player for another season after the club activated an option in his contract to retain him for a second year in a row. That said, Gillespie is only a depth option for the goalkeeper position, and he isn't expected to feature much between the posts next season.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another year with Newcastle Gillespie had his contract activated and he'll remain with the club another season.

Impact Gillespie is only 32 years old, yet he's fine with being the Newcastle fourth-string goalkeeper with the odd chance of being third string due to injury, mostly because it's where he started playing in the team academy. After being a regular with Motherwell, he's yet to appear in net for Newcastle.

MAY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting minutes in friendlies Gillespie is one option to play in the next friendly against Rotherham on Tuesday, according to Lee Ryder of the Chronicle.

Impact Gillespie is getting looks due to Karl Darlow's midsummer positive COVID-19 test and it could spell positive things come the start of the Premier League season. If both Darlow and Martin Dubravka (foot) aren't ready to play, then Freddie Woodman and Gillespie seem to be the next options available in goal.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE