Jack Newman (footballer)

Jack Callum Newman (born 12 February 2002) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership.
Early life
Jack Newman was born in Hexham on 12 February 2002. He grew up in Stocksfield but went to neighbouring Prudhoe Community High School. He began playing for Stocksfield at the age of 7 until he was 12 when he joined Prudhoe Town FC. A year later he was picked up by Premier League outfit Sunderland AFC, where he progressed through their academy.
Club career
Sunderland AFC
After progressing through the Academy of Light at Sunderland, Newman signed his first contract with the club in July 2018. He was one of only two first year scholars to be put into the starting lineup for the beginning of the under 18 Premier League North 2018-19 campaign against Liverpool. Which they lost 6-1.
Early into the season Newman suffered a groin injury while on International duty, resulting in him being sidelined for 6 months. He returned in a 2-2 away draw against Stoke City in February 2019.
In the following season Newman was a regular starter for the under 18 side, continuing with International recognition. In January 2020 Newman was sent on loan to local Northern League Division 2 side Chester Le-Street on a one month loan. Unfortunately all games he was scheduled to play were postponed and he was sent back to Sunderland.
Newman’s final game was in a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United. The following week Newman was released and left the club.
Dundee United
On 10 July 2020, it was announced that Newman had signed for Scottish Premiership side Dundee United after spending pre-season with the Tangerines, putting pen to paper on a two year deal.
International career
Newman is eligible to represent Scotland due to his Grandfather being Scottish. He made his international debut in an under 16 UEFA Development Tournament against England in a 2-0 win,in which he saved a penalty. He has since been capped at under 17 and under 18 level. He featured on the bench in an under 19 international friendly game against England in September 2020, which was abruptly stopped when it was revealed one of the Scottish coaches had tested positive for coronavirus.

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