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Gilliead seals exit – Ritchie plays an indirect part in his departure

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Newcastle United confirmed the departure of winger Alex Gilliead on Tuesday, July 10. The 22-year-old has left to join Shrewsbury Town on a two-year deal at the end of his contract. He rose through the youth ranks to the fringes of the first-team during his time with the Magpies but never made an appearance for the senior side and found himself loaned out of the club instead.