Newcastle United may not be a global powerhouse just yet but they boast a fan base that stretches far beyond the banks of the River Tyne. Despite decades of failure - which came to a joyous end at Wembley in March - those of a black-and-white persuasion are steadfast in their pride towards the club.
A black-and-white wave flocks to St James’ Park to roar on the Magpies every fortnight. While most, ourselves included, prefer to mingle with the masses, some have the fortunate honour of sitting in with the rich and famous.
Tyneside is home to many household stars but everyone, rich, poor, black or white, is bound by a common love: the football club. Those in the public eye can regularly be seen in executive boxes acting just as passionately as the Gallowgate End.
But who tops the rich list? And how many could be placed in the “glory seeker” category? NewcastleWorld has profiled the top 10 based on reported net worth.
21. Tony Blair (estimated net worth = £60million)
Despite being born in Edinburgh, the former Prime Minister claims to be a Newcastle fan. Photo: John Lamparski
22. Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly (estimated net worth = £62million each)
Ant & Dec are lifelong Newcastle fans, here pictured in 1995 with Peter Beardsley. Photo: Getty Images
23. Mark Knopfler (estimated net worth = £75million)
Knopfler was a member of Dire Straits and composed ‘Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero’ which Newcastle United walk out to on match days at St James’ Park. Photo: Juan Naharro Gimenez
24. Brian Johnson (estimated net worth = £80-100million)
The AC/DC frontman was born in Gateshead and was even approached to be an honorary board member of Newcastle United in the 1980s. He turned down that offer, but remains a fan of the club. He even had a cameo appearance in the film Goal! Photo: VALERIE MACON