A giant Newcastle United flag has appeared on The Angel of the North sculpture as excitement builds to fever pitch ahead of Carabao Cup Final at Wembley.
Pictures taken on Saturday morning show the huge flag emblazoned with the words NUFC, 'Howay The Lads' and '2023 Wembley' hanging from the wings of the Gateshead artwork. And the slogan seemed to capture the general mood as across the Tyne crowds were setting off from Central Station for London where Sunday's final at Wembley will see Newcastle United take on old rivals Manchester United.
It was not long before the 'culprits' appeared to reveal themselves. Wor Flags, whose fan-funded flag displays are hugely popular, took to Twitter to share a snap on the newly-adorned Angel with a message saying: "A leaving present from us. On to Wembley. Howay the Lads!"
