Newcastle United FC Primary LogoFounded 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 …