Newcastle supporters marked their return to the Champions League with a stunning display at St James’ Park.
Supporters were asked to be in their seats 15 minutes before the 8pm kick-off for the Premier League clash with Leicester so that they could partake in a visual extravaganza.
The display, designed and coordinated by fan group Wor Flags, featured an animation of Eddie Howe and all of Newcastle’s first team players on a Tifo that stretched across the length of the pitch.
The atmosphere also saw all fans waving black and white flags to create a huge show of support for the Tynesiders.
Newcastle went into the match knowing that they’re on the cusp of something very special.
Just a point against Leicester was enough to see them secure Champions League football next season, something that they managed with a 0-0 draw.
Doing so means that they’re in Europe’s biggest competition for the first time since 2003, when stars including the late Gary Speed, Jonathan Woodgate, Kieron Dyer and Alan Shearer competed against Partizan Belgrade in the qualifying round.
Thankfully for the Magpies, a top four finish ensures a guaranteed spot in the group stage of next season’s competition, meaning that they are guaranteed a minimum of six fixtures in the tournament.
Meanwhile a point for Leicester does very little for their fight against relegation, with the Foxes needing a win on the final day of the season, as well as hoping that Everton drop points.
