Overjoyed Toon Fan

[magpie]

I was at St James park tonight for the Champions League game against PSG. Fantastic result and a great atmosphere and just a wonderful night overall. Two geordie lads scored, one was Dan Burn who was a pupil at my school a few years back so nice to have that connection, me and his old maths teacher who is a friend talk about him all the time. 4-1 was a result that wasn't expected and it was just a brilliant night, not seen the like since 1997. Forgive me for my indulgence in being ecstatic about it but even after 8 years of going to St James park, i still get goosebumps on nights like this

[trout39843]

I'm glad for you brother.
From the title I thought you were talking about once thought lost classic cartoons found in a vault somewhere (I love those things).

[Vera]

Nice one!

[Keyolder]

Woo hoo I’m not really a football fan but do like a good result, especially for the Toon

[thecaretaker]

I had to look that up, Toon. I see you can watch the highlights online. See if I can spot you in the crowds. Now I know why your username is Magpie. Didn't realise that, all these years I've known you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyo4rmpovdg

[TheTaker]

underwhelmed and frustrated QPR fan

[Drone]

Nice to see Newcastle United back in the big league. I think Sunderland could well joining them next season.

[Dalscone89]

Visited St James' Park on Saturday with my beloved Burnley (seems we were a tougher game). Good ground with nice fans

[trout39843]

I get it now, it's a soccer (football) team.
But there does the name Toon come in? Wouldn't Newcastle or something like that identify better?

[thecaretaker]

I get it now, it's a soccer (football) team.
But there does the name Toon come in? Wouldn't Newcastle or something like that identify better?

I looked that up too. It was the way them up north pronounced the word 'Town'. There are those who say it was originally the word Toon that Southerners pronounced it 'Town' which became the accepted pronunciation. So it is short for Newcastle Toon. allegedly

Oh, and I am guessing, they are called Magpies cos their kit is black and white and they fly around the pitch with their arms out like birds (Magpies) - well they do when they score.