NEWCASTLE NOTEBOOK: Players 'furious' over post-season Australia trip

If the FA do introduce new rules banning far-flung end-of-season friendlies on the grounds of player welfare, it will be welcomed by sections of Newcastle's dressing-room. Notebook understands several of the squad are not happy about the prospect of the post-season trip to Australia. Eddie Howe has already expressed his concern, but he is also mindful of the need to maximise revenue to push back on PSR restrictions.