Name: Conor Newton

Date of Birth: 17/10/91

Place of Birth: Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Position: Centre-midfield

Date Joined NUFC: Under-9s

First Boys Club Team: Grainger Park

Team Supported As Boy: Newcastle United

Best Footballing Memory: Scoring against Manchester United and playing at St.James' Park in FA Youth Cup

Football Idol: Steven Gerrard

Favourite NUFC Player: Joey Barton

Describe Yourself As A Player: Creative, attacking midfielder

Best Advice Ever Given: Always give 100%

Conor is a full-back or central midfielder from Whickham Comprehensive who has been with the Academy since the age of nine.

Tall and hard to shake off the ball, Conor made his debut for the Under 18s in the 2 - 0 win at Blackburn in April 2008 and is aiming to be a regular in 2008/09.

A fan of Liverpool's Ryan Babel, his goal against Manchester United for the U16s last season was the highlight of his career thus far, along with gaining his United scholarship.

Nicknamed the "Ginger Brazilian" by coach Kenny Wharton for his skill and flair.

Scored his first United goal versus Huddersfield on 8 November 2008.