Today we’ll be looking into one of
England’s biggest clubs, the sleeping giant of the Premier League- Newcastle
United or as known in these parts ‘THE TOON”.
The iconic black and white stripes donned by many over the decades and
all worshipped by the supporters. Some of the most fanatical in the land. The
club was founded in 1892 after a merge between Newcastle East and West formed
Newcastle United, and they haven’t looked back since.
St James Park, the sixth largest football stadium in the
United Kingdom. Smack bang in the heart of Newcastle. The focal point across
the city. Standing tall and proud in all
of its 52,387 capacity. Not only does it
host Barclay's Premier League games it’s was a venue for the 2012 Olympic
Football. We spoke to Joe Allon, a local lad who fulfilled his dreams and had the privilege of donning that iconic
number 9…
From Champions League to Championship
it’s never been an easy ride for Newcastle fans. From Keegan to Robson and the
shambles of Souness and Big Sam. Yet things have never seemed to look any
glummer than right now under the stewardship of Mike Ashley and his right hand
man- Joe Kinnear. There is fifty-two thousand passionate Geordie's striving for
a bit of silverware after over 40 years of ups and down, the roller coaster ride
of a typical Newcastle fan is set to continue. Steve Wraith shared this view on
Mike Ashley…
Times have changed, but it’s not all been bad. Newcastle
finished 5th two seasons ago and brought European nights back to St
James Park while the squad that got them there is still the same minus the sale
of Demba Ba, who the club would argue they have adequately replaced with Loic
Remy along with other successful buys. Whatever fans may argue there has been success under Mike
Ashley and as Neil Cameron explained, with a little bit more ambition, the club
could be right back up the league again…
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