Newcastle United supporter group Wor Flags will bring St James’ Park to life for the Rugby League World Cup in October. Volunteers work tirelessly - and sometimes through the night - before each Magpies home game to help electrify the atmosphere inside the ground.
Iconic displays have been the norm since the group was founded in 2016. Since the Saudi-backed takeover was approved last year, pre-match rituals have been turned up a notch and earned the seal of approval from Eddie Howe.
Before May’s 2-0 triumph over Arsenal, Wor Flags planned their biggest performance yet as all four corners of St James’ Park produced a spine-tingling display that buoyed the players on the pitch. Over 1,200 Toon supporters donate monthly to help fund the sea of black and white before kick-off.