Newcastle celebrate end of 70-year trophy drought in sea of black and white
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Newcastle United fans celebrated the club's first domestic trophy in 70 years with a massive open-top bus parade through the city. The team, led by manager Eddie Howe, won the League Cup on March 16 after defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the final at Wembley Stadium. Approximately 150,000 fans gathered to see the trophy, with the city turning into a sea of black and white. The celebration included emotional moments for Howe, who was honored with a large banner, and festive activities such as singing and music at Town Moor.
Key Points
Newcastle United ended a 70-year domestic trophy drought by winning the League Cup on March 16, 2025.
The victory parade occurred on March 29, 2025, in Newcastle, England, with around 150,000 fans attending.
The celebration included an open-top bus parade and a significant emotional moment for manager Eddie Howe, who was honored with a banner outside St James' Park.
The festivities at Town Moor involved singing, music, and white smoke, continuing into the night.
