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Charlie Bennett

Wor Flags 'noise and passion' message to Newcastle United supporters after stafe standing move

Wor Flags have issued a battle cry urging Newcastle United supporters to get the new safe-standing section rocking. A club statement confirmed 1,800 rail “seats” will be installed in the Strawberry Corner ahead of next season.

Premier League and Championship clubs have been allowed to implement safe standing since a government ruling last summer. The traditional way to watch the beautiful game was on your feet until the Taylor Report - filed following the Hillsborough disaster in 1989 - recommended football stadiums convert to all-seater venues.

That suggestion became compulsory for all clubs from the 1994-95 season onwards - until now. Safe standing has successfully been used in Europe and now Newcastle are set to become the latest Premier League club to make the switch.

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