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Report: Newcastle United in talks to use cardboard cutout fans when action resumes

According to The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Newcastle United and seven other English Premier League clubs are currently in discussions with organisations to supply them with replica supporters ahead of the return to action.

The top-flight resumes on June 17, with the Magpies hosting Sheffield United four days later behind-closed-doors.

While St. James’ Park won’t host Newcastle faithful for the rest of the campaign, cardboard cutout fans could well be in place.

The club have refused to refund season ticket holders for their remaining five home games, but the other 19 EPL clubs have done so.