Carabao Cup

NEWCASTLE UNITED players were BANNED from drinking during their Carabao Cup celebrations last weekend.Eddie Howe’s troops paraded the trophy, which they pipped runaway Prem leaders Liverpool to last month, in front of hundreds of thousands of jubilant Geordies last Saturday.Newcastle United celebrated their Carabao Cup final win over Liverpool with an open-top bus paradeCredit: SPLASHBut manager Eddie Howe banned the players from drinking any booze during the celebrationsCredit: REXThe Magpies were the picture of happiness as they took an open-top bus around the city.But it was a sober one for the players as Howe didn’t want them nursing prolonged hangovers for their clash with Brentford tomorrow.Toon legend Alan Shearer revealed on the Rest is Football podcast: “They’ve got Brentford on Wednesday and they trained yesterday.“They’re training today, they’re training Monday, they’re training Tuesday, and they’re training Wednesday morning as well.READ MORE SPORTS NEWS”Because Eddie had taken them to Dubai and he said, ‘No, that’s your party.’“And they weren’t allowed to drink yesterday or last evening. “None of them went to the afterparty. He got them back straight in and focused.”Newcastle’s capturing of the Carabao Cup ended their 70-year wait for a domestic trophy.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSToon legend Alan Shearer revealed Eddie Howe’s laying down of the law to his playersCredit: REXAnd club legend Shearer was emotional during Saturday’s celebrations as he lamented his late father, Alan Sr, not being able to see the club lift the trophy.He said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.’I wish he would have hung on for one more year’ Alan Shearer chokes up in tribute to his dad at Newcastle parade”He was lucky enough to be at the [Inter-Cities Fairs Cup] final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.” More

ALAN SHEARER has claimed he will “never forget” Newcastle’s epic Carabao Cup celebrations – but wishes his dad had been there to see it.The 54-year-old cut an emotional figure as hundreds of thousands took to the streets of Tyneside on Saturday.Alan Shearer cut an emotional figure during Newcastle’s Carabao Cup paradeCredit: GettyMore than 150,000 fans lined the streets to celebrate the Toon’s first trophy in 70 yearsCredit: GettyAn emotional Shearer was asked about the impact of his father, who died last yearCredit: GettyNewcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final on March 16 to win their first domestic trophy since 1955.After ending 70 years of hurt, over 150,000 fans flocked to a bus parade around the city.Shearer – a native Geordie who scored 206 goals in 10 seasons with the Toon – was a guest of honour at the event. Choking back tears on stage after the parade, the Newcastle icon said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He was lucky enough to be at the [Inter-Cities Fairs Cup] final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.”Shearer’s father Alan passed away last May aged 80 following a battle with cancer. Most read in FootballThe ex-England striker opened up more on the emotional day during a new episode of podcast This Is Football.He joined Gary Lineker and Micah Richards to discuss a remarkable 24 hours in the North East.Newcastle United hold a trophy parade outside St James’ Park after winning the Carabao Cup And Shearer claimed it was “one of the best weekends ever.”He said: “It was such a pleasure to be there.”Pete Graves and Lindsay Hipgrave did the interviews on stage.”Ant and Dec were doing the interviews on the bus. One of them mentioned my dad.”I got a bit emotional. He always wanted to see Newcastle win a trophy.”Unfortunately, he wasn’t there but hopefully he’s watching.”I got a bit emotional on stage.The taste of success leaves you definitely hungry for more days like thisEddie Howe”That moment when I walked out and saw north of 150,000 people in black and white shirts, cheering my name.”That moment will live with me forever. It was really was incredible.”Shearer also revealed that even Newcastle’s players and staff were taken aback by the size of the crowds.Boss Eddie Howe gasped: “Wow. This is just incredible.Read More on The Sun”We are hungry for more, but without getting ahead of ourselves in a sense that we now have 10 huge Premier League games to go back to and try to focus on that. “The taste of success leaves you definitely hungry for more days like this.” More

ALAN SHEARER has revealed why even winning the Champions League will never top Newcastle’s Carabao Cup victory.The Magpies bagged their first trophy in 70 years with victory over Liverpool at Wembley this month.Alan Shearer has explained why Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win will remain their best trophyCredit: PAThe Magpies toasted their victory with a parade at the weekendCredit: EPANewcastle’s stunning result saw Geordies all over the world burst into tears of joy.And tens of thousands lined the streets of Tyneside to celebrate Eddie Howe’s epic win at the weekend.Chief among the big names there were TV stars Ant and Dec, as well as club legend Shearer.He scored 206 goals in 405 games at St James’ Park but was never able to crown his time there with a trophy.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow, Shearer has lifted the lid on the incredible emotions he and other Geordies experienced as Newcastle’s stars paraded the Carabao Cup trophy through the city centre.And he insists that no other success will come close to matching it, not even a Premier League or Champions League title.Shearer told the Rest is Football podcast: “That moment, when I actually walked out and saw northwards of 150,000 people in black and white shirts and them cheering my name, that moment will live with me forever. It really was just an incredible moment and it was so, so special.”I said if I couldn’t win one myself, I had to be there as a fan. I was there a couple of weeks ago and I was there for the trophy parade.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS”What I will say is, if Newcastle are lucky enough to go on and win other trophies, like Chelsea or Man City did, I cannot see it being as good as this one has been because all the excitement and how long it has been.”The parade, the match and everything, I just cannot see it being as good as this one. They’re just a one club city and we love our football. Eddie Howe ‘hungry for more’ silverware as he celebrates Newcastle’s success “We’ve been starved of success for so many years. I think it was just a relief that we eventually got over the line and we love our football.”Honestly, I don’t think I’ve been anywhere in the country where you have Nanas and Grandads, mums and dads, young kids and everyone who wears the black and white shirt like Newcastle do.”Maybe in Liverpool or in Glasgow for Celtic and Rangers, but it is very different and unique in Newcastle.” More

ALAN SHEARER has paid an emotional tribute to his dad – as Newcastle celebrate ending 70 years of hurt. The Magpies legend joined tens of thousands of fans at a bus parade on Saturday to toast the club’s Carabao Cup success. An emotional Alan Shearer has paid tribute to his late fatherCredit: GettyThe Newcastle icon celebrated the Toon’s Carabao Cup triumph at a bus parade in the cityCredit: GettySupporters packed out Newcastle city centre to celebrate the club’s first domestic trophy since 1955Credit: GettyShearer teared up as he admitted he wished his father was alive to see the triumphEddie Howe’s side beat Liverpool 2-1 a fortnight ago to secure a first domestic trophy in 70 years. Thousands of supporters packed the streets of Newcastle to welcome their heroes back to the North East. And former Toon striker Shearer was among the emotional crowd outside St James’ Park.The 54-year-old grew up a Magpies fan in nearby Gosforth, with his passion for the beautiful game fueled by his dad Alan. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShearer’s father passed away last year aged 80 following a battle with cancer. Alan Sr was just 11 years old when Newcastle last won a domestic trophy in 1955. England hero Shearer revealed his dad had been present at Newcastle’s last trophy before the Carabao Cup, when they won the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969. Choking back tears on stage after the parade, Shearer said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May. Most read in Sport”He was lucky enough to be at the final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.Ant and Dec lead Newcastle stars’ bus parade as hundreds of thousands line streets to celebrate their heroes”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.”Shearer admitted to shedding a tear at Wembley as Toon held on despite a late Liverpool rally. He told the Rest is Football Podcast: “I must admit, I had a tear or two [in my eye] when the final whistle went because I thought of my old man.”I just wish he’d been there yesterday. But he’d been looking down.””Even in his last few days, he was on about Newcastle and how he wanted them to do well and win the trophy and what have you.” He would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.Alan Shearer on his dadShearer opened up about his dad’s influence in a powerful column last year.Writing in The Athletic, he said: “Without my dad here, part of me feels lost and untethered and I hope you can understand. “Without wishing to be too maudlin, perhaps you might think of him when the Match of the Day theme sounds this weekend. READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know I will. And, if it’s right and feels appropriate, think of your family, too.”I’ll be in the BBC studios in Salford this weekend and I honestly can’t tell you how it will feel when that famous tune starts up, but I do know it will be tough – very tough.” More

NEWCASTLE have celebrated ending 70 years of hurt in epic style – with the help of some familiar faces. Geordie icons Ant and Dec led the celebrations as thousands of Toon fans lined the streets for a parade following last week’s Carabao Cup success.Ant and Dec presented live from the Newcatle bus during the Toon’s trophy paradeCredit: Sky NewsNewcastle’s stars took to the streets to celebrate their Carabao Cup triumphCredit: PAThousands of fans packed out the city centre and outside St James ParkCredit: PAThe TV icons interviewed emotional Newcastle playersCredit: SkyA huge banner of boss Eddie Howe was unveiled prior to the paradeCredit: GettyEddie Howe’s men won their first domestic silverware since 1955 after seeing off Liverpool at Wembley.FOLLOW OUR NEWCASTLE PARADE LIVE BLOGGoals from Dan Burn and Alexander Iska secured a historic 2-1 win and ended the Toon’s seven-decade trophy drought. Fans hit the streets in both London and Newcastle in the hours after the match. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLTens of thousands more joined a huge bus parade on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the win.TV stars Ant and Dec were spotted almost in tears at the Home of Football during the triumph a fortnight ago.And the emotional pair were on the edge again as the Toon Army packed out the city centre. They bagged prime seats for the parade, joining the players on two open-top buses. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnt was heard screaming after seeing the crowds: “Look at that! This is absolute brilliant chaos.”We’ve got flares at the back of the bus, lads and lasses!”‘I wish he would have hung on for one more year’ Alan Shearer chokes up in tribute to his dad at Newcastle paradeAddressing his sidekick Dec, he added: “Big question is though, are we going to cry like we did at Wembley on the day they won?”The pair replied in unison: “Probably!”A huge poster of Howe was unveiled outside St James’ Park just moments before the buses left to begin their route, hanging from a nearby building.Fans let off flares and waved massive flags, with chants of “Shearer, Shearer!” heard outside the ground. The crowd were treated to a full match replay of the final ahead of the parade.And Newcastle players took to the stage to speak to supporters once the buses completed their one-mile route.Ant and Dec took turns to interview the players, who were noticeably moved by the size of the crowds.Jacob Murphy gasped: “It’s unbelievable. Oh my God!”There are not too many words to describe this. It’s amazing!”Boss Howe added: “Wow. This is just incredible. I feel like a competition winner!Ant McPartlinSky Sports”There’s people hanging from lamp posts and standing on bus stops.”But we knew the people of Newcastle would come out and support us.”Thanks to you both [Ant and Dec] for being a part of it, too.”Ant replied: “I feel like a competition winner!”Focusing on Newcastle’s lengthy wait for a trophy, Howe continued: “Part of your brain hopes that one day you might win something, but at the time we were in a relegation battle.”This is beyond what we thought we could do.”There is no other city like this one for football.”Toon legend Shearer was visibly emotional as he was invited up to address the adoring locals. Paying tribute to his dad Alan, who died aged 80 last year, the ex-England striker began to well up.He said: “Yeah, unfortunately, my dad passed away last May.”He was lucky enough to be at the final in ’69.”I just wish he could have hung on for one more year just to see and sample this.”But he would have been watching on and would’ve been as proud as I was.”Alan Shearer was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowdCredit: GettyBruno Guimaraes delighted the crowd by signing X-rated chants about SunderlandCredit: AFPNewcastle’s players were in the mood to party – and couldn’t resist a dig at neighbours Sunderland in the process.Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes led the crowd in a chant for teammate Sandro Tonali.In the X-rated song, supporters sing that the Italian “hates f***ing Sunderland”.Bruno took the mic and belted out the song, with his laughing teammates bouncing around behind him. After Newcastle’s historic triumph at the Home of Football, the 27-year-old called it among the “best days” of his life.A tearful Bruno said: “I wanted to put my name in the club’s history. We can now say we are the champions again.”It is one of the best days of my life. I don’t have any words. They [the fans] deserve it. READ MORE SUN STORIES”People have grown up and not seen Newcastle as champions, I am so happy. This is one of the best days. We deserve this. It is unbelievable.”This is my second home. Relegation, Champions League and now champions. I am so emotional today.”Players danced and celebrated with the Carabao Cup along the one-mile long routeCredit: AFPOne fan fired up a flare after climbing Alen Shearer’s statue outside the stadiumCredit: GettySupporters were treated to a re-run of the final prior to the bus paradeCredit: ReutersHuge flags were unveiled along the routeCredit: Getty More