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Sky News
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Sky News
Newcastle United fans line the streets to mark club's historic cup win
Hundreds of thousands of joyous Newcastle United fans gathered in the city to celebrate the team's Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool. The win marked the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years, with the streets turning into a sea of black and white for an open-top bus parade. It was estimated ahead of the event that as many as 150,000 fans were due to line the streets for the parade. An estimated 150,000 fans then gathered at the park Town Moor for a ticketed event, which saw players gather on stage to lift the trophy, recreating what they did at London's Wembley Stadium nearly two weeks ago on 16 March. For manager Eddie Howe, Saturday's event was an emotional moment as the city honoured him with a massive banner, unfurled outside St James' Park - the team's home stadium. 1:23 Goalscorer Dan Burn, a childhood fan of Newcastle, also couldn't hide his emotions, telling Sky Sports News: "I don't know what I was expecting, but it is everything I have ever dreamed of. "It is something I will never forget." Joining the team on the open-top bus were Newcastle-born TV icons Ant and Dec (Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly). The pair, who both support the Premier League team, posted a clip of them following the squad to the bus as McPartlin shouted "let's get ready to rumble" in reference to the pair's hit single as PJ and Duncan. Eyewitness: Fans of all ages understood the magnitude of Newcastle United's moment Shingi Mararike North of England correspondent @ShingiMararike From about 12 noon Newcastle United fans began to gather at Town Moor to celebrate the team's Carabao Cup triumph. From the field, which is more than 1,000 acres, you can see St James' Park, sitting in the heart of the city. Stood waiting for the party to start was John Poland, a 68-year-old fan who said the club is "in his DNA". Mr Poland, who is from the city, says he can remember Newcastle's last trophy win, the 1969 Inter-City Fairs Cup. For him, the club is an extension of the community. We "wrap our arms around you here, we make you feel welcome", he said, gesturing at the gathering sea of people in black and white scarves and shirts. As the grass filled up and the parade rolled across the city, the roars ratcheted up us the players appeared on the big screen. Fans of all ages understood the magnitude of the moment, including Archie, a nine-year-old who wants to one day play for Newcastle when he grows up. "I cried when they won and went upstairs and started playing Newcastle songs on my Alexa," he said. As Newcastle's record scorer Alan Shearer appeared on the stage, Andrea, a lifelong fan, leaned over the railings to get a closer look. "This is everything," she said. "We're a working-class city and this is in the blood." In another social media post, Donnelly said: "Well, we're about to start the parade. I don't know how we've sneaked on here, how have we done this? We just followed the team on and we're on the parade." McPartlin then began to chant "ole, ole, ole, ole", while in another video the pair could be seen overlooking fans as the bus passed the club's St James' Park ground. As the bus and crowd approached the Town Moor site, white smoke blanketed the area as the crowd sang Hey Jude, replacing the word Jude with Geordies. The celebration ended with a drone show over the park, which sponsor of the team Sela, had teased as a "spectacular surprise" earlier in the day. The drones morphed into various images and words, including a Newcastle shirt with the words "making history" underneath.
BBC News
16-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming'
Most fans would be disappointed at working at 8am the day after their beloved club had won a first trophy in 56 years - but most fans aren't Dan days after his first England call-up, the 32-year-old boyhood Newcastle supporter scored the opening goal as the Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley to win the Carabao was central to their celebrations. Magpies boss Eddie Howe came into the news conference room afterwards reeking of beer, saying he had been soaked by Joelinton and the other Magpies talk soon turned to Burn, the local lad from Blyth, who was 29 before he joined his boyhood club. He will report for England duty on Monday morning for the first time in his defender's thumping header from Kieran Trippier's corner - from about 12 yards out - to give his side the lead just before half-time was was Newcastle's first cup final goal since 1976. Their second would come in the second half through Alexander Isak, before Federico Chiesa netted a consolation late on for Liverpool."What a few days for Dan," said Howe. "His performance today was colossal at the back."We were working on those corners tirelessly for two weeks. He's delivered one from long range. Incredible header. So fitting it's him."Burn told Sky Sports: "I've had worse weeks. I don't want to go to sleep because I feel like I'm dreaming and it's all going to be a lie."I don't get many so I saved it for a big occasion. I feel strange, I feel numb at the minute."He added: "I'll be first there tomorrow [at England training] at 8 o'clock."Liverpool boss Arne Slot was asked afterwards why 6ft 7in Burn had been left so free - and his answer was enlightening."We have five players zonally close to our goal," he said. "If the ball comes there we have our five strongest players to attack the ball."Normally a player runs to the zone. Normally, and I think he's an exception, I've never seen in my life a player from that far away heading a ball with so much force into the far corner. Ninety-nine out of 100 times that will not lead to a goal."Credit to him, he's one of the few players that can score a goal from that distance with his head." 'The curse stuff for me never existed' Newcastle fans had felt cursed after failing to win a trophy since the 1969 Inter-City Fairs Cup - or a domestic one since the 1955 FA different English league clubs have won a major trophy since lost the 1998 and 1999 FA Cup finals, and then the 2023 Carabao Cup final to Manchester United."The curse stuff for me never existed," Howe said."With such a long wait for a trophy I'm sure everyone will never forget it. There are different ways to win trophies - today was the best way to win it. "We played the best team in the Premier League by a long way and we were the better team."Speaking about what he learned from their 2-0 Wembley defeat two years ago, he said: "The first time we got to Wembley was very emotional."You could sense that in the players and the crowd. I don't think it helped our performance."This time we tried to take away distractions and make it similar to a Premier League build-up."Newcastle - who are sixth in the Premier League - were deserved winners, although ended up with a nervy finale."It was tough when Liverpool scored," said Howe. "I was thinking about extra time. We always make it difficult for ourselves, so it was never going to be 2-0."Of their celebrations, he said: "I encourage them not to be professional tonight and not worry about tomorrow too much."Howe became the first English manager to win a major trophy in this country since Harry Redknapp lifted the 2008 FA Cup with Portsmouth. 'It's like the World Cup' Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes has become a firm fans' favourite since his 2022 move from Lyon when he became one of the first signings under Howe and the Saudi supporters sang and chanted the Brazil midfielder's name throughout the game "It's all for these fans," he said. "They deserve everything. When I first came here I said I wanted to put my name in history."We can now say we are the champions again. "I don't have any words. It's the best day of my life. For them [the fans] it's like the World Cup. People have grown up and not seen us as champions. "My first year as captain of this club and it's one of the best days. This is unbelievable."This is my second home. We are making history. Some day when I leave this club I want the fans to sing my name the way they do to Alan Shearer. He texted me before the game. I'm so emotional today."
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Newcastle United fans celebrate end of 56-year trophy drought
Newcastle city centre ground to a halt as the Toon Army celebrated the end of the club's 56-year trophy drought. Drivers tooted their horns in celebration outside St James' Park to mark Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Many fans were not alive the last time the club won a domestic trophy 70 years ago and it is 56 years since they won in Europe – the Inter-City Fairs Cup in 1969. After watching along with several thousands other supporters at a fanzone in Newcastle, Brian Ramshaw, 65, said: 'We have always been the bridesmaid, never the bride … but not today, not today.' He pointed to his black and white scarf featuring the late manager Sir Bobby Robson and said: 'Bring it home for Bobby.' Kelly Wood, 39, from North Shields, North Tyneside, was wearing a plastic poncho and said she had been swilled with beer when the goals went in. Her friend Kelly Wood, 28, joked: 'Tomorrow should be a bank holiday, we deserve it.' Liverpool, who have won 38 trophies since Newcastle's last, were strong favourites to win the cup and are riding high in the Premier League. But the Magpies outplayed them and left their success-starved fans ready to party.
The Independent
14-03-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Newcastle United fans travel to London in hope of ending trophy drought
Tens of thousands of Newcastle United fans will head to the capital this weekend hoping their team will end their 56-year-old trophy drought by beating high-flying Liverpool in the Carabao Cup. Since the Magpies lifted the Inter-City Fairs Cup in 1969, Liverpool have won an impressive 38 major trophies. And it is 70 years since the Black and Whites won a domestic trophy. The last time the teams met, in the league on February 26, Liverpool eased to a 2-0 win – and they sit comfortably top of the Premier League table, seemingly headed for the title. Liverpool are the Carabao Cup holders and bookmakers give them around a 75% probability of winning, compared with 25% for Newcastle. Nevertheless, Newcastle fans will flood the capital in the hope of finally bringing a trophy back to Tyneside. Mark Lowerson, from Durham, will be at the final with son Harvey, 14, and they are making a weekend of it with friends. He said: 'We both feel very excited first and foremost and making those memories together is the most important thing to us. 'We feel confident anything can happen in a final as you know, if we can hit the heights of the Arsenal semi-final we are in with a chance. 'It is frightening to think how much of an impact it would have on the fans and the whole city, and for us personally it would be incredible. 'Two finals in three seasons – let's make it happen on Sunday. 'Having experienced it the last time with Harvey, we always said it was the best experience ever and I have no doubt this will match it or be even better. 'We can't wait.' Liverpool, knocked out of the Champions League this week and with their eyes on the Premier League, could be distracted for the League Cup final. But lifelong Liverpool fan Mark Kilgallon, 51, said: 'Liverpool have a rich history in the League Cup, the fans take it seriously as it's in our blood. 'Last year's final was a perfect example, with 'the kids' stepping up and the fans belting out one of the greatest renditions of 'Allez Allez Allez' to help push the team over the line. 'That said, if Liverpool weren't in the final, I'd love to see Newcastle win. 'There's a real affinity between Geordies and Scousers… we're both passionate, working class cities that live and breathe football. 'So whilst I believe we will bring number 10 home, I've got plenty of respect for Newcastle and the Toon Army.' Two years ago, the Newcastle fans made a weekend of it when the side got to the final of the same cup competition, only to be beaten 2-0 by Manchester United. On that occasion, the black and white fans filled Trafalgar Square and made a party the night before the game. This time, the famous square will be closed as it will be being prepared for the St Patrick's Day celebrations on Sunday. Newcastle fans will gather in Covent Garden instead. Fans groups have urged fellow supporters to respect the space by cleaning up after themselves and to leave a good impression of the Geordie faithful. A Met Police spokesperson said: 'We want fans visiting London this weekend to have a great time. 'There is lots of useful advice on the Wembley Stadium website which we'd encourage everyone to read. 'In past years, fans from visiting teams have used Trafalgar Square as a gathering point on Saturdays ahead of a Sunday match. 'That won't be possible this weekend as the square will be closed to prepare for an upcoming event. 'Fans are advised to make alternative arrangements and to do so in advance. 'While we know many fans will be planning to have a drink and enjoy themselves, it's in everyone's interest that it doesn't cross the line from celebration into antisocial or disorderly behaviour. 'Officers will intervene swiftly if it does.' Brent Council will enforce a no-street drinking zone around Wembley and police have powers to take alcohol off people if they are being disorderly in the West End, the spokesperson said. He added: 'We will have officers deployed both in central London and around Wembley Stadium throughout the weekend to provide a reassuring presence and to respond to any incidents. 'Any fans with concerns shouldn't hesitate to speak to them.' Train operator LNER has put on extra services for fans heading from the North East. British Transport Police has asked operators to run alcohol-free trains to the North East from the capital after 7.30pm on Sunday. Liverpool fans travelling by train from Merseyside have been warned there are engineering works on the line, which could case disruption to services.
