The Mag
·2. April 2025
After Newcastle United fans embarrass themselves – Celebration Police release official guidance

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·2. April 2025
Newcastle United fans have been taken to task by the celebration Police.
Things coming to a head last Saturday.
This follows the inappropriate behaviour of 300,000+ Newcastle United fans in Newcastle Upon Tyne city centre and/or Town Moor.
The Celebration Police thankfully coming to the rescue, in pointing out just how embarrassing this episode has been, Newcastle United fans needing to be put in their place.
United having won the League Cup 13 days previously but having to wait until after the international break, before they could have this quite unacceptable very public display of happiness.
Are Newcastle United fans completely clueless as to what is and isn’t allowed these days?
Behaving like this when winning a first domestic trophy in 70 years, first silverware of any kind in 56 years, what are they thinking of???
This isn’t a new thing, as the Celebration Police have had their eye on Newcastle United fans for some time.
Newcastle United fans failing to take notice of their betters, you know, especially the likes of fans of the Premier League Big Six clubs.
Newcastle United fans observed going ‘mental’ when winning a normal match, scoring a goal, even at times when winning a tackle!
This just won’t do.
Thankfully, the Celebration Police have now put together this very helpful guide as to what is appropriate for Newcastle United when celebrating in these various scenarios:
Player wins tackle – Remain seated at all times, show no emotion whatsoever.
Great save or brilliant run – Remain seated at all times, polite applause allowed.
Player scores goal – Standing is permitted, so that you can take your phone out of your pocket and take a photo. Vigorous applause is allowed if a very good goal.
Final whistle goes and match won – Take photos. Standing is permitted and you may take the opportunity to give generous applause and if you want to, you may even shout “Well done’ to the players. After the match, a half pint of lager/beer, if you feel like it.
Final whistle goes and important match won – Same as winning normal match but if you are feeling especially in celebratory mood, you may momentarily pat the back of the person next to you. After the match, up to a full pint of lager/beer, if you feel up to it.
Final whistle goes and have won League Cup Final – Same as winning important match but take lots of photos and make sure you get some video of the players. You may briefly shake hands with the person next to you. After the match, up to two pints of lager/beer, if you feel up to it. Following that trophy winning day, any other public display of emotion is a big no no, restrict yourself to brief conversations with other fans behind closed doors, at home and work. Strictly no coming together in public with other supporters.
Final whistle goes and have won FA Cup Final – Very similar to winning League Cup Final. You may though briefly shake hands with the people sitting on both sides of you. After the match, up to two pints of lager/beer, if you feel up to it. Following that trophy winning day, you may want to invite a maximum of four other fans around to your house for a bit if a celebration do.
Final whistle goes on end of season and have won the Premier League title – Very similar to cup final wins with photos and video essential using your phone. However, you may hug somebody next to you, if they are a close friend or relative. After the match, up to two pints of lager/beer and a single measure of spirits, if you feel up to it. Following that trophy winning day, you may want to get together with a maximum of four other fans at a public house.
Final whistle goes and have won the Champions League – Very similar to Premier League title win with photos and video essential using your phone. However, you may hug somebody next to you, even a stranger! After the match, up to two pints of lager/beer and a double measure of spirits, if you feel up to it. Following that trophy winning day, it may be appropriate for the club to arrange an official gathering of fans but only with limited numbers and within the confines of St James’ Park.