50 best Newcastle United images in 2022: the highs and lows of a bananas year on Tyneside
It’s been a crazy 2022 for Newcastle United and its fanbase - and here’s how it looked in photos.
It’s been quite the year, hasn’t it Newcastle United fans?
From staring at a relegation battle in January as Joao Pedro scored a late equaliser for Watford at St. James’ Park to partying in the top three of the Premier League on Boxing Day, a lot can change in 12 months.
The year of 2022 has certainly been the 12 months when the mood amongst Newcastle fans shifted and positivity swept through the city. When the football club thrives, so does Tyneside.
Among the highs and the lows, there have been Nick Pope-sized moments of hilarity, fans backing fantastic campaigns and a lot of love for North Shields star and fellow Magpies fan Sam Fender.
Before getting stuck in 2023 and daring to dream what the next year may hold, NewcastleWorld casts an eye over the past 12 months and what it has meant for Newcastle United.
Below are 50 images we’ve picked that document the bananas year that has been 2022 with the faces that have won Newcastle hearts and returned real excitement to the football club.
1. Trippier arrives at St. James’ Park
The year started with hope after the signing of Kieran Trippier - here he arrives at St. James’ Park before making his debut against Cambridge United in the FA Cup. Photo: Getty Images
2. Owners watch Cambridge defeat
Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi realise the work that lays ahead as Newcastle suffer a shock defeat to Cambridge United in that match. Photo: Getty Images
3. Pedro’s late equaliser
Joao Pedro scores an equaliser in the 87th minute when Watford visit Newcastle on January 15, a cruel ending that snatched a much needed three points from Eddie Howe’s side in what was then billed as a relegation battle. Photo: Getty Images
4. Fans at Elland Road
Some Newcastle United fans who travelled to Elland Road were caught up in a melee outside of the ground after scanner errors. The incident led to an investigation by police and football clubs after fans were put in danger. Photo: Getty Images