Loyal ‘Till The End

Ground to ground both day and night
To follow those in black and white
Cheering loud and clapping hands
Among the nation’s loyalist fans

Friendlies, cup games, not a care
If the Toon were playing, you were there
Win or lose, through bad and good
Newcastle United were in your blood

Known by thousands all around
Familiar faces at our grand old ground
Loved by many, all the lads and lasses
Before the next Toon game we’ll raise our glasses

Two empty spaces in the crowd
Don’t worry though, we’ll cheer you loud
This tragic news is sad and dark
But you’ll be the light at St. James’ Park

Sleep tight now lads with pride on your faces
And teach the angels The Blaydon Races
For this sad day and through the night
Let heaven’s gates be black and white

Davey Brown

A tribute to John and Liam, killed in the Malaysian Airlines tragedy while on their way to watch Newcastle United on their pre-season tour of New Zealand.


A day of moving tributes, unfamiliar faces on the football pitch, but a familiar scoreline.
Newcastle United 0 V 2 Manchester City