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Newcastle United FC




  • 1892
  • 1927
  • 1890s-Newcastle United

    Newcastle United FC Formation in 1892

    With only one senior club in the city for fans to support, the development of the club was much more rapid. Despite being refused entry to the Football League’s First Division at the start of the 1892 – 1893 season, they were invited to play in their new Second Division. However, with no big names playing in the Second Division, ...
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  • Newcastle United Champions 1927

    First Division Championship 1927

    The team returned to the FA Cup final in 1924, in the second final held at the then-new Wembley Stadium. They defeated Aston Villa, winning the club’s second FA Cup. Three years later, they won the First Division championship a fourth time in 1926 – 1927, with Hughie Gallacher, one of the most prolific goal scorers in the club’s history, ...
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History of the Newcastle United FC

Newcastle United FC is one of the most storied teams in English football history. The club was founded in 1892 and has since become a mainstay in the Premier League, having been promoted to it for the first time in 1993. Since then, Newcastle has established itself as one of England’s top sides and is known for its passionate fan base that follows them everywhere they go.

The team’s success over recent years has been impressive, with two 4th place finishes under manager Alan Shearer during his tenure from 1997-1999, followed by another 4th place finish under Kevin Keegan during his return to management at St James Park between the 2008-2009 season. They have also won several competitions, including domestic cups twice each (FA Cup & Carling Cup) and reaching multiple semi-finals (UEFA Intertoto Cup). In addition, Newcastle United were runners-up three times between 1996 – 1999 when competing against Manchester United and Arsenal, respectively, who dominated those seasons domestically but failed to make any significant impact on European competition stages such as the Champions League or Europa league due, mainly because of lack financial resources available compared to other big clubs around Europe despite consistent high attendance numbers throughout their home games every year regardless of how successful they are playing wise on the pitch.

In conclusion, Newcastle United is an iconic club steeped richly within British football culture whose fans remain loyal no matter what successes or failures come along the way with great hope that next season will be better than previous ones! Their long-standing tradition combined with passionate supporters makes them a formidable force whenever they step onto the pitch, which should not be taken lightly by any opponent if they want to avoid being surprised by Magpies flying away victorious after 90 minutes of whistle blows!





Founded
1881

Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Team History
1892 - Present / Newcastle United Football Club
1882 - 1892 / Newcastle East End Football Club
1881 - 1882 / Stanley Cricket Club of Byker

Nickname
The Magpies
Newcastle United are also known under several nicknames, including "The Geordies" and "The Toon Army," but their official nickname is "The Magpies." The famous black and white kit is what inspired their most common nickname to date.

Championships
Premier League / 4
1927, 1909, 1906, 1904

FA Cup / 7
1955, 1952, 1951, 1932, 1924, 1910, 1909

Premier League - FA Cup Double / 0

Stadium
1885 - Present / St. James' Park

Current Owner
2007 - Present / Mike Ashley

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