Pamela Tickell reported for BBC News from North East and Cumbria as hundreds of thousands of fans gathered in Newcastle to commemorate the football club’s groundbreaking cup victory. Newcastle United emerged victorious in the Carabao Cup, putting an end to their 70-year drought for domestic silverware. The team embarked on a parade aboard two open-top buses that traversed the densely packed streets of the city center, culminating in a grand festivity on the Town Moor, where hoards of supporters enthusiastically cheered them on.
The celebratory event was hosted by Geordie duo Ant & Dec, with manager Eddie Howe expressing his sentiments on the emotional day, while club legend Alan Shearer humorously mentioned, “We could get used to this.” As the buses made their way through the city, Howe was interviewed while on top of one of them, marveling at the incredible support from fans hanging from lampposts and buildings. He also acknowledged the massive flag created by the supporters’ group Wor Flags with gratitude, emphasizing the warm reception he and his family received from the people of Newcastle.
Following the parade through the city streets, the buses and crowds converged on the Town Moor, where a staggering 150,000 fans awaited to welcome the players back home. Amidst the celebrations, club legends like Shearer took to the stage, reminiscing about the past two weeks being the best of his life. The players, led by Captain Bruno Guimaraes, raised the trophy to resounding cheers, with Wembley goal hero Dan Burn describing his surreal feeling of winning a trophy and the composed manner in which he carried himself during the parade.
The euphoric celebrations continued with fans joining in a rendition of Hey Jude, modified to Hey Geordies, and star striker Alexander Isak playfully engaging with the crowd in a Geordie accent. The festivities concluded with a mesmerizing drone display projecting images and words encapsulating the essence of the cup triumph, leaving fans and players alike reveling in the historic moment
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