Northumbria Police are sending extra officers on to the streets to deal with planned protests before and after the clash with Hull at St James' Park.
And they say, "We have not advised Mike Ashley or Dennis Wise that they'll need extra security," because they have been told the Dastardly Duo will not attend the game.
NEWCASTLE UNITED FIXTURES:
Saturday 13th September 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Hull City 15.00
Saturday 20th September 2008
Barclays Premier League
West Ham v Newcastle 15.00
Wednesday 24th September 2008
Carling Cup Third Round
Newcastle v Tottenham 19.45
Saturday 27th September 2008
Barclays Premier League
Newcastle v Blackburn 15.00
Sunday 05th October 2008
Barclays Premier League
Everton v Newcastle 16.00