11 of the most eccentric Newcastle United tattoos: from badges to Sir Bobby Robson
There’s a lot of permenant love out there for Joelinton.
Newcastle United fans are a different kind of obsessed.
Getting inked to show your love and dedication to your club is celebrated and the sign of a true, lifelong fan.
When I was a kid, every one of my friend’s dads had a NUFC badge tattooed somewhere.
But it feels like we’ve evolved from there. Fans tattoos are getting bigger, more intricate and- well- amusing.
Badges have been replaced with entire arms, legs and backs covered by favourite players and meaningful moments.
Even though it’s unlikely the footballers will stay forever, it’s certain these fans will remember them.
So here are some of the best we could find
When I was a kid, every one of my friend’s dads had a NUFC badge tattooed somewhere.
5. An ode to Joelinton (via @toonreport_)
The fan was even invited to big Joe’s house after the midfielder heard about the tattoo.
6. Now, this guy got slightly ahead of himself
via @Magpie24_7
7. Wor Flags makes a cameo
via @Magpie24_7
8. Bruno G
‘as if me granda has just went and got a @brunoog97 tattoo the day’ tweeted @OwenSouthern11 in February.