ANT and Dec are amongst hundreds of excitable Newcastle United followers who've descended on London for the Carabao Cup ultimate at Wembley.
Geordies wearing black and white stripes have taken over the capital within the hope their aspect scores its first main trophy in 54 years.
The Toon Military tied an enormous flag to The Angel of the North in Gateshead yesterday morning earlier than flocking down south.
Because the solar set, they then gathered in Trafalgar Sq. for an all-night celebration earlier than as we speak's conflict in opposition to Manchester United.
Many are again once more this afternoon, waving scarves and personalised banners, earlier than the massive recreation.
Others are already at Wembley to take in the pre-match ambiance.
Ant and Dec had been noticed arriving with their wives carrying Newcastle scarves.
The duo did not obtain any particular remedy and had been seen queuing up with most people.
Earlier as we speak one Newcastle fan informed of his shock at what number of supporters flocked to central London.
In Trafalgar Sq., Corey Jones, 32, who's initially from Newcastle however lives in Goole, Yorkshire, mentioned: "It blows my thoughts what number of Newcastle followers have managed to show up, they've taken over London.
"I am vastly nervous, it could be wonderful to get a win as we speak.
"I might prefer it to possibly be 2-1 to Newcastle however my prediction is Man Utd are going to win 1-0.
"I am insanely proud to be a Newcastle fan. If we win tonight the primary place I am coming is again right here, it will be insane round right here."
It the workforce's first look within the ultimate of a key match since dropping 2-0 to United within the 1998/99 FA Cup ultimate.
The 32,761 tickets allotted to the membership on the 90,000-seater stadium offered out inside per week and the travelling Magpies supporters have wasted no time getting acquainted with London.
Congregating final night time, they sang terrace chants, downed cans of beer and let off smoke bombs within the membership's colors.
Even co-owner Mehrdad Ghodoussi received concerned, posting a photograph on social media of him with fellow director Jamie Reuben having fun with the festivities with their hoods up.
One middle-aged fan even stripped to his boxers to take a dip in considered one of Trafalgar Sq.'s two fountains.
Different soccer nuts gathered round Nelson's Column to shouts of, "Inform me ma, me ma, I will not be dwelling for tea, we will Wembley" to the tune of Fifties hit Que Sera, Sera.
One other chant noticed another rendition of gospel hymn When the Saints Go Marching In, with "Saints" changed by "Mags".
Newcastle have loved a speedy stand up the Premier League desk for the reason that arrival of Mr Ghodoussi, Mr Reuben and different new traders.
Their Saudi Arabia-led consortium has funded greater than £210million of latest signings since taking up the membership in October 2021.
Managed by Eddie Howe, Newcastle sit fifth within the Premier League, only one level behind Tottenham Hotspur within the ultimate Champions League qualification spot.
Victory over Man Utd in tonight's ultimate would safe the membership a play-off place in subsequent season's Europa Convention League.
It could be the primary time Newcastle have performed in Europe for the reason that 2012/13 marketing campaign, once they reached the quarter-final stage of the Europa League.
A win as we speak would even be Newcastle's first main trophy since lifting the Festivals Cup in 1969.
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