Newcastle United can call upon the support of a number of famous faces from the world of TV, movies, music, sport and more who call themselves as Magpies fans.
Whether it’s the well-known multiple award-winning TV duo, controversial politicians or music icons, there are more than a few big name followers of the Magpies. There have been many lows over the past few years and not a whole lot of highs for fans, famous or otherwise, to shout about but spirits are high around St James’ Park as Eddie Howe’s side look to secure a return to European competition after a decade-long absence.
An exciting period lies in wait is unfolding as Howe looks to deliver on the financial backing provided by the PIF-led consortium that completed a takeover of the club in October 2021. At a net worth of £320 billion the United owners are the wealthiest of any Premier League side, according to another list we compiled earlier this year, but what about the fans?
Here are a number of celebrity supporters of Newcastle United and their reported net worth, using data gathered from search site Celebrity Net Worth.
1. NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - JANUARY 31: Newcastle United fans display flags and banners as theri team walk out ahead of the Carabao Cup Semi Final 2nd Leg match between Newcastle United and Southampton at St James' Park on January 31, 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
All of these famous people support Newcastle United (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Photo: Gareth Copley
2. Chris Eubank (estimated net worth = £500,000)
Eubank’s support for Newcastle may just be mythologized, however, he has claimed to be a Newcastle supporter and has attended functions at St James’s Park. Photo: Justin Setterfield
3. Brian Blessed (estimated net worth = £500,000)
Despite growing up a Manchester United fan, the Yorkshire-born actor has a ‘soft spot’ for Newcastle United and can even recall the club’s FA Cup winning starting line-ups from 1951, 1952 and 1955. Photo: WPA Pool
4. Jimmy Nail (estimated net worth = £1million)
The 'Auf Wiedersehen, Pet' star is another long-standing fan of Newcastle United, having been born in the city in 1954. Photo: Neilson Barnard