Three Tips To Becoming A True Newcastle United FC Supporter

Newcastle United FC: A club with magnificent history, passionate fans and a team that has topsy turvy performances year after year. One moment we finish close to the top of the Premier League table and the next, we are in a relegation battle. But if there are any Geordies (Newcastle fans) reading this, fear not. You are not alone in supporting the greatest club on the planet! There are fans around the world, including myself (currently residing in Ohio, U.S.) watching my beloved club every day and just waiting for their reign to spike again. But Newcastle United will always be my team, and is one of the many reasons I love this game so much.

I’m sure you all want to become a true fan of Newcastle United, right? Here are my three tips on becoming a Geordie.

1. Represent The Toon

Newcastle United FC lives because of the support from its faithful fans. Newcastle United would not be a phenomenal team if it was not for us. So wear the black and white with pride, and don't take any offense from another supporter. And you will get this. This will show the passion that you have for the club, especially during its difficult times. No fair-weather fans are allowed in the black and white! When Newcastle United wins a title, the feeling of victory will be that much sweeter when you stick with them through thick and thin. This leads me to my next tip…

2. Try Not To Be Surprised By The Show

This club is a roller coaster, plain and simple. The colors are a great representation of the club, in that we are either here or there. Black and white, nothing in between. The players are giving their all, or not giving anything at all. We either love the coaches/owners, or despise them. The antics that happen around St. James' Park will always rev our engines but at the end of the day, we will always say the same thing: "Ho'way the Lads." (translation from Geordie dialect: “Come on, boys!”)

3. Remember Why You Support Newcastle

Older players may have sparked your passion for the club such as the great Jackie Milburn, Malcolm Macdonald or David Ginola. Alan Shearer was the best player for Newcastle from its most recent times. Or you may have started watching the “toon” play during a fantastic era, such as the early 90’s when they were nicknamed “The Entertainers.” I started watching Newcastle in the early 2000's, and we definitely had a rocky period around that time for many depressing reasons. But the special people around you might kick-off your passion and continue it as well. My father has also been a fan for his whole life, and we fuel each other's fire when it comes to the supporting this great club. There is nothing more valuable to someone than a shared passion, especially with a parent. Newcastle makes our bond stronger. The day Newcastle wins a trophy, I am celebrating it with my Dad. Because he was the one that gave me the feeling of devotion to this club.

All of us fans support Newcastle in our own ways, but the fact remains that the common denominator is the love for this club. That is something to be remembered while we are still alive to watch this club continue to grow and improve. And improve we will! We all know when we have a bad run of form, a great run of form is just around the bend. And now, I will leave you all with a piece of our unofficial song of Newcastle United. I hope to hear you all sing this song loud and proud very soon.

Blaydon Races

 Ah me lads, ye shud only seen us gannin',

We pass'd the foaks upon the road just as they wor stannin';

Thor wes lots o' lads an' lasses there, all wi' smiling faces,

Gawn alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races.