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That sprint and tackle first half was a moment where I turned to my mate, knowingly tempting fate, and said "that'll be a moment that at the end of the game that we will say won us the cup." He looked at me like he wanted to scoop my eye balls out with his folded match ticket, but then we won the cup.

My God I fucking love this lad. He has literally lived the dream. A dream he has worked so fucking hard to earn. Good lord.

Aye it was absolutely radge. He should have had it passed to him tbh but we switched it right. Was like a man possessed.

I absolutely loved that in the last half an hour in particular he left a shoulder in on every tackle. Nothing heavy just like almost an irritating nudge. Was never gonna get done for it but did it after every single interaction with them. Letting them know he was there. Was mint.

As a heart guy. I get it. From the heart. But Howe man...he's the greatest. For NUFC. Or certainly since the PL inception

Is.

Doesn't do big games. Teeheehee

Immortality. What a fucking word.

Let it be known that the tie was won 32k Geordies nailed their colours to the mast and saved God Save The King. When Joelinton ran 100m at lightning speed to make a tackle. When Nick Pope saved a lightning quick shot with strong arms and each time he commanded his area with great confidence. The selfless leadership of a captain in the making now etched in the glorious tapestry of our history as the captain that ended our 70 year drought. Sandro as irritable, immaculate and flawless as ever. Kieran Trippier- the man that folk have questionned his capability to remain a key figure - being key. But above all else. DAN FUCKING BURN. Write YOUR name in the history books. TAKE A BOW. THE HERO AND THE HEART OF ALL GEORDIES, A MAN MOUNTAIN. OURS. FUCKING. OURS.

Even this isn't as beautiful as the image of Newcastle lifting a cup.

Party is just getting started. On the M11 with the National Express drinking Copella. Wild times.

Apart from being pissed up and jovial piss takers there's no reason to dislike Newcastle as a neutral like I genuinely don't get all the faux rage about teams nowadays. Sure it's just become a thing since social media and the ability to actively see more fuck nuggets. I honestly think most match going fans above 30 wont mind us.

Sitting in an airport for a while saying as the Mrs' flight to the Toon is now about to depart and my scheduled flight 80mins later now has an hour delay. Delightful.

How embarrassing for them folk interacting with our fans en route to Wembley.

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The Howay The Lass and We Are United banners are still on the quayside and a few statues around town should still have scarves on them if they haven't been cut down and/or knicked. Other than that nothing other than murals and windows that have been painted I think.

Gavin or Darren?

Think folk are underestimating Dan Burns experience and leadership aside from the fact he's been one of our best 3 or 4 players this season. Even if he doesn't feature he will undoubtedly be a good person to have in and around the squad at this stage to ensure the right standards and work ethic is set. I honestly think there are folk within our support that get a kick from putting down certain players - all a bit weird if you ask me.

Such a loveable chap.

Couldn't happen to a more likeable lad. Really hope he gets the chance to represent England. I think it sends a good message to players around the country.

Aye

Aye - it's phenomenal tbf.

I don't really like doing this as it's not my style but wanna post about the absolutely phenomenal effort some of the group have gone to in the build up to this final and of course the display itself which will be unveiled on Sunday. I've been taking somewhat of a back seat on it as I've been to Bergamo seeing Sam Fender tonight and have just been catching up via our WhatsApp and if it hasn't reached social media already it'll be there by mid-morning tomorrow. Scarves on statues all round town and flag displays on the Tyne. There's been a humongous effort and I'm so proud of all our team (and of course our financial contributors). I desperately hope the atmosphere is ferocious on Sunday and we lift this cup. It has to be our time some time. Why not this.