Mark Knopfler, Ant and Dec and Chris Dobey are all Newcastle United fans - but what some other famous faces?Mark Knopfler, Ant and Dec and Chris Dobey are all Newcastle United fans - but what some other famous faces?
Mark Knopfler, Ant and Dec and Chris Dobey are all Newcastle United fans - but what some other famous faces? | Getty Images
Newcastle United have a whole host of famous fans from the world of sports, music, politics and more.
Newcastle United will hope that their qualification for the Champions League will increase their global fan base as they look for ways to increase revenue across the board and fund more exciting signings for Eddie Howe’s team. The Magpies will be keen to build on their very good end to the season this summer and hit the ground running when the 2025/26 campaign gets underway in mid-August.
Whilst 52,000 fans will pack out St James’ Park every weekend in hope of roaring their team on to success, a large number of famous faces will also be tuning into their fortunes from around the globe, keen to see their club succeed on the pitch. March’s Carabao Cup win saw reactions from the likes of Alan Shearer and Ant and Dec (spoilers) broadcast on the big screens at Wembley as they cheered with thousands of other Magpies fans in the capital.
But who else have claimed to be Newcastle United fans in the past?Here, we take a look at a whole host of famous names and faces that have claimed to be Newcastle United supporters.
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Jimmy Nail
Star of Auf Wiedersehn Pet, Nail is a Newcastle United fan.
Brian Blessed
Blessed grew up as a Manchester United fan, although the Yorkshire-born actor claims to have a ‘soft spot’ for Newcastle United and can recall the club’s FA Cup winning starting line-ups from 1951, 1952 and 1955.
Lewis Ritson
Ritson has enjoyed a very solid boxing career, with his love for Newcastle United present at all of his fights, including in his black and white ring attire.
Matt Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock gained notoriety during the coronavirus pandemic and is a Newcastle United supporter thanks to his ‘uncle Dave’. He claims to have attended matches at St James’ Park in his younger years.
PAC
Formerly known as ‘Neville’ in WWE (or Adrian Neville for you long-time NXT fans), PAC was for a while one of the very best wrestlers on the planet.
Abhisit Vejjajiva
Vejjajiva was Thailand’s Prime Minister between 2008 and 2011 but was born in Newcastle. He declared his support for the Toon Army in 2008.
Chris Dobey
Dobey is one of the stars of darts and played in the Premier League this season. He had Local Hero playing at the Utilita Arena before his defeat against Luke Humphries back in March.
Asim Chaudhry
Chaudhry is another celebrity that, despite not being from the local area, is a Newcastle United supporter. Like many before him, a combination of the 1990’s, memorable kits and Alan Shearer was enough to make the comedian and writer a Magpies supporter for life. He currently hosts the ‘Adopted Geordies’ podcast.
Steve Harmison
The former England cricketer often appears on TalkSport to offer his opinion on all things Newcastle United.
Cameron Norrie
The Wimbledon star claims to be a Newcastle United fan despite being born in South Africa.
Gabby Logan
Despite Logan’s father being former Leeds United and Coventry City midfielder Terry Yorath, the TV presenter became a Newcastle United fan after moving to Durham for University
Robson Green
The Northumberland born actor is a supporter of Newcastle United.
Graeme Swann
Despite hailing from Northampton, Swann is a Newcastle United fan and has been pictured in Newcastle United away ends from time to time.
Matt Baker
The television presenter hails from County Durham and is a Newcastle United supporter.
James Bay
Bay may have been born in Hertfordshire, but it was his love of Alan Shearer that made the musician fall in love with Newcastle United. This relationship extends both ways however as Shearer has also admitted to being a huge fan of Bay’s music. Bay played a private gig for the team during Wembley weekend.
Sam Fender
In case you hadn’t realised, the North Shields musician is a big Newcastle United fan. His shows are often littered with Newcastle United shirts and flags whilst Jonny Bluehat played Local Hero at St James’ Park ahead of their semi-final second leg win over Arsenal.
Cheryl
Cheryl is well known for her Geordie accent and is a Newcastle United supporter.
Ant and Dec
Ant & Dec are lifelong Newcastle United fans.
Kevin Keegan with Ant and Dec in May 1995.Kevin Keegan with Ant and Dec in May 1995.
Kevin Keegan with Ant and Dec in May 1995. | Getty Images
Alan Shearer
Shearer was one of the special guests on stage at the Carabao Cup celebration event on the town moor back in March.
Tony Blair
Despite being born in Edinburgh, the former Prime Minister claims to be a Newcastle fan.
Mark Knopfler
Knopfler was a member of Dire Straits and composed ‘Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero’ which Newcastle United walk out to on match days at St James’ Park.
Mark Knopfler at St James' ParkMark Knopfler at St James' Park
Mark Knopfler at St James' Park | Getty Images
Brian Johnson
The AC/DC frontman was born in Gateshead and was even approached to be an honorary board member of Newcastle United in the 1980’s. He turned down that offer, but remains a fan of the club. He even had a cameo appearance in the film Goal!
Sting
Sting was born in Wallsend and is a big Newcastle fan and has been spotted at games.
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