Carabao Cup

NEWCASTLE stars celebrated their Carabao Cup win at Boxpark Wembley and were joined by club legend Alan Shearer.The Magpies created history as they ended their 70-year trophy drought by beating Liverpool 2-1 in the final.Alan Shearer and daughter Chloe pose with goalscorer Dan BurnCredit: InstagramBruno Guimaraes led the celebrations at Boxpark WembleyCredit: InstagramThere were jubilant scenes inside the venueCredit: InstagramShearer got his hands on Mark Gillespie’s medalCredit: InstagramGuimaraes shared a pic with his wife Ana Lidia Martins inside BoxparkCredit: InstagramShearer and Joelinton posed togetherCredit: InstagramThere were wild scenes in the stands and on the pitch as Shearer cheered on his beloved side, as did the likes of Ant & Dec.After the match Shearer and his daughter Chloe celebrated in Boxpark, a stone’s throw from the national stadium.They were joined by hoards of happy Toon fans before the Newcastle squad also showed up.Bruno Guimaraes could be seen dancing along to ‘Hey Jude’ as he climbed a seat with his winners’ medal draped around his neck.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Brazilian shared a snap showing off his medal inside Boxpark alongside his wife Ana Lidia Martins.His compatriot Joelinton was also in attendance and posed for a photo with Shearer and his son Will, along with a few mates.While Shearer and Chloe got a pic together with goalscorer and Geordie hero Dan Burn.Shearer said of the defender: “He is from f***ing Blyth man. The Geordie hero. What a week Big Dan Burn 🖤🤍🖤🤍”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSChloe also danced along to ‘Pump It Up!’ while Shearer got his hands on a medal by posing with goalkeeper Mark Gillispie.Meanwhile Nottingham Forest star Elliott Anderson also joined in on the celebrations as the ex-Newcastle midfielder bagged himself a ticket to watch the match with his fellow fans inside Wembley. Premier League star, 22, seen celebrating Carabao Cup final triumph in the Newcastle end as fans say ‘give him a medal’Sandro Tonali shows off his medal alongside his partner Giulia PastoreCredit: https://www.instagram.com/juliette_pastore/Ant and Dec were elated inside WembleyCredit: Instagram More

A PREMIER LEAGUE footballer was spotted celebrating in the Newcastle end at Wembley.The Magpies ended their 70-year wait for a major trophy on an emotional day.A Nottingham Forest star was in the Newcastle end at WembleyCredit: X/ itvfootballEddie Howe and Nick Pope spotted the midfielderCredit: X/ itvfootballEddie Howe’s men beat Liverpool 2-1 thanks to goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak before Federico Chiesa’s injury-time consolation. The full-time whistle sparked wild celebrations among the Newcastle players and fans alike.And that included one Nottingham Forest player joining in among the Toon Army. Elliot Anderson left his boyhood club Newcastle to join Forest in a £35million transfer last summer.READ MORE NEWCASTLE NEWSBut he is a Toon supporter through and through. Born in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside, Anderson joined Newcastle’s academy aged eight and progressed through to the first team.He spent 14 years with the St James’ Park club and racked up 55 senior appearances.And 24 hours after grabbing an assist in Forest’s 4-2 win at Ipswich, Anderson was wearing a black-and-white scarf in amongst the Newcastle fans at Wembley. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe was filmed in the front rows hugging a bloke and pumping his fist towards the jubilant team.And it seemed as though his former gaffer Howe and team-mate Nick Pope spotted Anderson by copying the gesture back towards him. Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao CupThe clip, shared on X by ITV, led to plenty of brilliant reactions on social media.One said: “Fair play. What a player and deserves to see his club lift the trophy.”Another wrote: “Always a Geordie.”A third joked: “Steal a medal and give it to him my boy.”And a final user added: “Great to see a lifelong fan celebrating and as a Forest fan, I don’t see anything wrong with him being there.”Anderson was not the only famous face cheering in the stands at Wembley. Ant, Dec and Alan Shearer were all in the stands at Wembley to witness their beloved club lifting their first trophy since the FA Cup in 1955.And Ant had viewers in stitches as he wore a Jason Tindall scarf.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowe’s infamous No2 even managed to be the fourth person of the Newcastle contingent to get his hands on the trophy in hilarious scenes.The players’ delight sparked more crazy scenes in the dressing room – including Burn dancing and one player drinking from the trophy – while Toon fans took over Covent Garden once more. Newcastle ended their 70-year wait for a trophyCredit: ReutersAnderson grabbed an assist in Saturday’s 4-2 win at IpswichCredit: ReutersThe midfielder came through with the Magpies but left in the summer for PSR reasonsCredit: Getty More

NEWCASTLE ended their 70-year major domestic trophy drought and hero Dan Burn begged: Don’t wake me up from this dream.The Geordie etched his name in Toon Army folklore with a headed Wembley opener as they claimed Carabao Cup glory.An emotional Eddie Howe celebrates Newcastle’s famous Wembley winCredit: GettyHowe dedicated the victory to his late mother during his post-match press conferenceCredit: RexAnd it capped a fairytale few days after his first England call-up on Friday.Burn, 32, beamed: “I’ve had worse weeks! I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I am dreaming.“As soon as I headed it, I knew it was in. I don’t get many so at least I saved it for a big occasion. It is hard to put into words.”The 6ft 7in defender is now set to join up with Thomas Tuchel’s debut Three Lions squad at St George’s Park today.Read more newcastle newsExcited Burn added: “I’ll be first there at eight o’clock.”Jubilant Newcastle chief Eddie Howe was in shock when Burn scored — as he had been terrible in set-piece training.Burn lost marker Alexis Mac Allister on the stroke of half-time to head in from Kieran Trippier’s corner.Howe said: “We worked consistently for two weeks on set-plays just for this game. And if you had seen us in practice, you’d have said we had no chance.Most read in Football“We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored — he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao CupAlexander Isak doubled the lead before Federico Chiesa’s consolation.It made Howe the first English boss since Harry Redknapp, a 2008 FA Cup winner with Portsmouth, to lift major silverware.And the emotional 47-year-old held back the tears as he dedicated the triumph to his late mother, Anne, who died in 2012.Howe added: “Naturally you end up thinking of the players, the staff, but also the people that aren’t with you. Like for me, my mum and family members.“You think of all the sacrifices and hard work they gave you as a child to give you the chance to have a good life.“I’ve just always had the thought that I want to make my family proud.”Newcastle had not lifted a major domestic trophy since the 1955 FA Cup.And Howe, whose side will be back in European competition next season, said: “We were well aware of the history. We knew what was at stake for all our fans — we wanted to do them, and the club, proud and win the trophy.”Dan Burn was one of Newcastle’s heroes – scoring his team’s openerCredit: AlamyScorer Isak added: “We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We are all aware of how long it’s been for the fans without a trophy.“This is just the start.” More

EDDIE HOWE poked fun at “colossus” Dan Burn after the Newcastle ace inspired his side to Carabao Cup victory.Local lad Burn, 32, scored the first goal in Toon’s 2-1 win over Liverpool in Sunday’s Wembley final.Eddie Howe poked fun at Dan Burn after his Carabao Cup heroicsCredit: GettyThe Newcastle boss was all smiles as Burn opened the scoring against LiverpoolCredit: GettyThe Blyth man was also an unstoppable force in defence as he kept the Premier League leaders at bay.And Burn’s week is set to get even better after receiving his first-ever England call-up from new boss Thomas Tuchel.However, Newcastle gaffer Howe made a hilarious joke about Burn’s performance in London today.The trophy winner cheekily suggested that his centre-back’s goal was indeed a rare piece of art — because Burn is yet to show any scoring capability in training!READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowe declared: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSHowe continued: “I am very very emotional and been all day which is unlike me.”We knew what was at stake today for all of our fans, we wanted to do them proud and win the trophy.Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao Cup”I am so, so pleased with the result and the performance – we deserved to win today.”It was tough when Liverpool scored. I was thinking about extra time, we always make it difficult for ourselves it was never going to be 2-0.”Burn himself was over the moon with his performance, declaring: “I’ve had worse weeks. I don’t want to go to sleep because I feel like I’m dreaming and it’s all going to be a lie.”On his goal, Burn noted: “I knew Alexis [Mac Allister] wasn’t looking at the ball and I’d be able to get a jump on him. I don’t get many so I saved it for a big occasion.”I feel sometimes I get around bodies and it’s tough to get free. I feel strange, I feel numb at the minute.”Burn is brilliant. If he can score goals then great but it’s the way he defendsAlexander IsakBurn also revealed when he plans on linking up with England, adding: “Tomorrow morning. I’ll be first there tomorrow at 8 o’clock.”Meanwhile, fellow scorer Alexander Isak hailed Burn’s contribution and reflected on his own piece of history.The Swede said: “It was his [Dan Burn’s] game. He is brilliant. If he can score goals then great but it’s the way he defends. That sets the foundation for us.”This is really just the start. We will see more from the fans and what it means for the people when we get back to Newcastle. We are all aware of how long it’s been for the fans without a trophy.”This game is about moments and it’s not about being really good as a striker but it’s about being there to score when needed.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The first half was a bit frustrating for me but I kept telling myself my moment would come.”When you’ve been without a trophy for so long it can be in the back of your head but no hopefully we have won this it is bright days in front of us.” More

ANT & DEC got plenty of screen time as Newcastle beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The Toon triumphed 2-1 to end their astonishing 70-year trophy drought at Wembley.Ant & Dec celebrate Newcastle’s cup final triumphCredit: Sky SportsThe duo shared a plush box for the Wembley showpieceCredit: ReutersAs Newcastle’s most famous fans, comedy duo Ant & Dec were never going to miss the match.And broadcasters Sky Sports couldn’t resist showing several shots of the jubilant pair.One fan wrote on social media: “We’ve seen Ant and Dec more times than Salah today. This is ASTONISHING.”To which a second replied: “Is Salah on the pitch?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother similarly added: “We’ve seen more of Ant & Dec than Salah.”Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman endured a frustrating afternoon at Wembley.Having scored 27 goals in 29 Premier League appearances this season, Salah didn’t even register a shot during the Carabao Cup final.The Reds’ defeat completed a disappointing week, during which they were also dumped out of the Champions League by Paris Saint-Germain.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSFans spotted Ant, 49, wearing a Jason Tindall scarf.Eddie Howe’s assistant was often seen to take centre stage in the dugout, being the first to shake hands with opposition managers at full time. Inside Newcastle’s wild dressing room celebrations as Burn does trademark dance and Longstaff drinks out of Carabao CupFans were quick to comment on Ant’s choice of scarf.One wrote on X: “Ant & Dec wearing a scarf with Jason Tindall’s face on was not on by bingo card for today. Love it.”After his side’s victory, Howe confessed that Newcastle were well aware of the club’s trophy drought.The 47-year-old told Sky Sports: “We were well aware of the history and we wanted to do the club proud. We wanted to score, we wanted to perform and we wanted to win.”We are breaking new ground, I thought we were magnificent today.”We worked consistently for two weeks on set plays just for this game and if you had seen us in practice you would have said we haad no chance.”We couldn’t believe Dan Burn scored – he didn’t train like that! He was a colossus for us.”Ant McPartlin was spotted wearing a Jason Tindall scarfCredit: Sky Sports More