Nobby Solano, former Newcastle United FC star, has taken his very first ride on the Tyne and Wear Metro, despite having played for the club in two spells between 1998 and 2004 and from 2005 to 2007. He took the trip as part of planned filming with a broadcaster ahead of Newcastle’s home match against Arsenal on 2nd November.
Nobby took the train from South Gosforth Metro station into the city centre before changing at Monument onto the St James’ branch. It was his first ever trip on the Metro and was the first time he had the chance to see the NUFC branding at St James Metro station up close.
Lynne Dickinson, Station Delivery Manager for Nexus, said: “We were delighted to welcome Nobby on to the Tyne and Wear Metro.
“It was a nice surprise for our customers and our own teams on duty ahead of the home game against Arsenal. I’m pleased to say that he enjoyed his journey. He was there with a film crew for a broadcast piece which is going out in the New Year.
“Thanks go to all of our teams who worked hard to make the filming such a success on a busy match day, and thanks to Nobby for being a good sport for taking time to chat with customers on the way to the game. He’s such a popular figure with the fans.”
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