Newcastle fans celebrate brilliant cup win

Geordie dreams have come true after Newcastle United won the league cup.

The Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.

The last trophy for the club was the old Fairs Cup in 1969, but the 1955 FA Cup was the clubs last domestic success.

Thousands had made the trip to London for the game, with crowds in Newcastle also following play from the city centre fan zone and other pubs across the city.

Speaking from the fan zone, Jackie Gordon said: "Absolutely brilliant, theyre bringing it home."

Her friend, Tracy Smith added: "Im so happy. What an amazing day. Theyve been brilliant."

Gordon Rayner, who had travelled to Wembley for the game, told BBC Radio Newcastle: "Im shaking.

"Im 55 so was born just after they last won anything... Ive waited my whole life for this.

"Its going to take a long time to sink in."

Graham, also at the game, said: "I just cant describe the feeling.

"I never thought Id see the day. Weve been in so many cup finals and weve lost.

"Its unbelievable."

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, speaking to Sky Sports, said: "Its all for these fans.

"I dont have any words. Its the best day of my life.

"For them [the fans] its like the World Cup.

"People have grown up and not seen us as champions. This is unbelievable."

Fans who did not make the journey South watched the match in homes and pubs across the city.

There were scenes of jubilation as the final whistle blew.

Speaking before the game, Alan Shearer, who captained Newcastle in the 1999 FA Cup final, said he would be "as nervous as any supporter".

"I know I am biased but if any set of fans deserves a trophy it is the Newcastle supporters because of their passion, their loyalty and how they have stuck by the team over the years," he wrote for BBC Sport.

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