Newcastle United supporters are making the final touches to their plans to get behind their side in Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final with Manchester United - and ‘Wor Flags’ are more than ready to play their part.
The Magpies will be backed by over 33,000 supporters inside Wembley and tens of thousands of other that have made the trip to London and they hope to watch Eddie Howe’s side end the club’s long wait for a major trophy. The occasion will be marked by the Wor Flags group after they confirmed the club had given their backing to a display that will involved every United supporter inside Wembley on Sunday afternoon.
The group are also encouraging supporters to bring a scarf to evoke memories of the memorable night Alan Shearer brought down the curtain on his goal-laden career in an emotional meeting with Celtic.
As we await to see what Wor Flags have prepared for Sunday’s historic Wembley clash, we have a look at some memorable displays they have provided over the last 16 months.
5. ‘Make each day your masterpiece’
A famous quote by US basketball coach John Wooden adorned the Gallowgate End ahead of the draw against Norwich City in November 2021. Wooden is believed to have been a big influence on Magpies boss Eddie Howe. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. BMX anyone?
The FA Cup exit at the hands of Cambridge United won’t life long in the memory for United supporters - but one iconic banner flown at a UEFA Cup tie in 1997 has certainly done so and it was remembered before the tie. Photo: Stu Forster
7. A welcome to Bruno!
A flag in the Gallowgate end welcomes Newcastle player Bruno Guimaraes to Newcastle ahead of a crucial relegation clash against Everton last season. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. A crucial goal honoured!
Thirty years on from a goal that kept Newcastle in Division One, David Kelly’s strike was honoured ahead of the dramatic home win against Leicester City last season. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images