It has been a busy close season for the Magpies, with five news players - Shania Hayles, Amy Andrews, Deanna Cooper, Claudia Moan and England international Demi Stokes - all checking in ahead of the new term.

Harriet Massey went along to Bullocksteads to bring newcastleunited.com this gallery as United - in their new adidas training wear - began to work towards what they hope will be another successful season.