Chris is on holiday but regulars Taylor Payne and George Caulkin are joined on this special edition of The Athletic's "go-to Newcastle United podcast" by none other than Warren Barton.

Based in California, the former Toon lynchpin still works in the game as a coach and broadcaster. He has been keeping a keen eye on the goings on at St James' Park and hasn't been shy with his views on the current regime.

Warren's enduring connection to the club is so strong, in fact, that when the Newcastle United Supporters' Trust launched their 1892 Pledge scheme, he was the former player they asked to provide a steadying hand as one of the guardians of the fun (alongside. Listen in for the full story.

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Warren Barton on the 1892 Pledge