The sphere of Newcastle United stretches far beyond the River Tyne. Fans are the heartbeat of most clubs but, on Tyneside, they are paramount.
A dusty trophy cabinet - something the ambitious new regime are looking to rectify - has done little to negate Newcastle’s unwavering support. The Magpies’ reach may stretch further afield should they become a global powerhouse in the coming years.
But what about net worth? An admittedly vague statistic given the range of sources available, many outlets provide different figures when estimating a famous person’s bank balance.
NewcastleWorld has attempted to find the most reliable information possible to profile the wealthiest Toon supporters. One or two names, however, hold controversial levels of black-and-white enthusiasm...
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