Newcastle United have been getting some good press in the Spanish media in recent days. The renewed friendships which took place around their match against Athletic Club were covered by multiple newspapers.
Now there’s another friendship building between The Magpies, or Los Urracas in Spanish, and a football club in Spain.
Saturday’s edition of La Voz de Almería reports on Peña de Garrucha twinning with Newcastle United. A presentation is set to take place this weekend, as the club – who naturally play in black and white stripes – want to formalise their friendship with the Premier League side.
Peña de Garrucha are just about to celebrate their centenary and as part of that, they’ve decided to twin with Newcastle United. There’s a long history between the pair, and it’s clearly a history which is cherished by the Spanish side.
Historical Newcastle United connections celebrated
Spanish newspaper celebrates club twinning with Newcastle United
The newspaper explains: ‘This twinning represents a giant step for the Garrucha club, symbolising the history and roots that connect the organisation with British football. An agreement that, as stated in the press release, is “a symbol of the history, passion, and values we share with the English club.” The twinning between Peña Deportiva Garrucha and
‘Newcastle United F.C. is not simply a club alliance, but a recognition of a deeply rooted historical connection. As the Almería-based club emphasises, it is “a historical bond that strengthens the ties that unite us beyond sport and borders.” It is a well-known fact that the black and white colours worn by P.D. Garrucha are directly inspired by those of Newcastle United F.C. This adoption of the kit is due to the influence of British sailors and technicians.
‘It is a recognition of a very deep-rooted historical connection. Established in the area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Driven by the intense maritime and port activity of Garrucha and its surroundings.’
Newcastle United fans are said to have sent gifts ahead of the ceremony.
Peña de Garrucha play in the División de Honor, which is the sixth tier of Spanish football. Founded in 1927, they’re the oldest football club in Almería.
Of course, all of this sounds like a great excuse for Newcastle United fans to make a little trip to southern Spain.