 In August 2013 the club has announced a deal which will see Wonga.com become the club's principal sponsor for the 2013/14 season.This is the first time that an official Newcastle United FC club sponsor has also committed themselves to the women's team, demonstrating the growing importance nationally of women's football.In the 2015/2016 season the club achieved their highest ever finish in the third tier of Women's football, finishing 9th under manager Thomas Butler.