AT the FA awards ceremony in London, Newcastle United Women's Football Club were presented with the Nationwide Club of the Year 2006 accolade.

Head Coach Rob Atkin received the award on behalf of the club from Kelly Simmons OBE, the FA`s National Football Development Officer. After the ceremony Rob said, "The award was not expected, when you think of who is in the running, such as the Arsenals of this world, it gives us great hope for the future".

Dave Allman, NUWFC Chairman, added, "When the name of Newcastle United was announced the round of applause from every table was a great honour and shows how far we have come in the last five years. It is a very proud moment for everyone at the club".

Newcastle United Women's First Team reached the Quarter-Final of The FA Women's Cup, only falling short of the semis in a 9-8 penalty shoot-out with Liverpool. The team ended their first season in the Northern Premier Division in a creditable 8th position.

Last weekend Newcastle Women rounded off a great season by lifting the first YES International Women`s Cup, finishing the tournament at the top of a mini league of 4 teams, including Barcelona, Liverpool, and Gateshead Academy.

With the team built on solid, self-supporting foundations, we can all look forward with confidence to next season, and continued success.

The future's bright - The future's Black 'n White!