Brendan Rodgers reacts to Celtic v Newcastle United friendly as ticket prices made public | OneFootball

A Celtic v Newcastle United friendly has now been announced and Brendan Rodgers has given his reaction to it.

“Eddie and his team, like ourselves, have enjoyed a great season and I know we will face a tough test from a top Premier League side.

“As Champions, we will aim to enjoy a good pre-season to get us ready for the challenges of next year at home and abroad, and this really exciting match will provide great preparation for us.”

Celtic v Newcastle United will be played on Saturday 19 July 2025 with a 3pm kick-off.

Newcastle United fans have been allocated 7,200 tickets and they go on sale from 2pm on Tuesday 6 May (today), with season ticket holders who have 35+ loyalty points able to buy first (full details HERE).

Celtic have announced that the ticket prices for their fans are Adults – £25, Concessions – £17, Under 13 – £12.

You would assume the same prices will apply for Newcastle United fans.

Eddie Howe with happy memories of facing Brendan Rodgers whilst he (Eddie Howe) has been at Newcastle United.

Brendan Rodgers when at Leicester City won 4-0 against NUFC the month after Eddie Howe arrived at Newcastle United, having inherited a complete shambles from Mike Ashley and Steve Bruce.

However, the next four clashes saw Eddie Howe’s NUFC win 2-1, 3-0 and 2-0 against Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers.

Then in his very final Leicester match against Newcastle United, Brendan Rodgers came to Tyneside and fluked a 0-0 draw as United absolutely battered them. Happily though, that 0-0 draw in May 2023 was the result that confirmed fourth place and a Champions League place for Eddie Howe and NUFC.