Newcastle United’s reach stretches far beyond the banks of the River Tyne. On the other side of the world, there are supporters who are just as passionate about the Magpies as those born within a stone’s throw of St James’ Park.
In less than eight weeks, those who bleed black and white almost 10,000 miles away will link up and celebrate all things Newcastle, in aid of charities in the UK and Australia. A weekend of Toon-related activities will conclude with like-minded fans watching the Magpies’ home clash against Bournemouth - a midnight kick-off Down Under.
Ironically, it was good old-fashioned Geordie kindness that helped organise the fundraiser. Tim Brown, originally from Jesmond, moved to Australia eight years ago - but his burning passion for Newcastle remains.
