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      Newcastle confirm huge trophy parade to celebrate Carabao Cup victory… but then quickly delete it

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      NEWCASTLE confirmed the date for their Carabao Cup trophy parade despite mystery over a deleted tweet.The Toon ended their 70-year wait for silverware yesterday, beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley Stadium thanks to goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak.Newcastle will parade the Carabao Cup across TynesideCredit: RexGeordie celebrations went long into the night as players drank from the cup and thousands of fans headed out to party.Newcastle’s heroes are now set for a parade across Tyneside to show off their silverware.The club confirmed the date of the event, telling fans on social media to keep Saturday 29th March free.But the tweet was then swiftly deleted by Newcastle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDespite the post being taken down, fans are expected to line the streets after talks were held between the club, City Council and Northumbria Police.Newcastle will confirm full details “in the near future”.The date has been chosen as the majority of the triumphant squad are due to jet off for international duty across the globe.That included both goalscorers, Brazilians Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton, plus England duo Tino Livramento and Anthony Gordon.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd those not heading off to represent their country have flown to Saudi Arabia for a warm-weather training camp.But the full team, coaching staff, officials and the Toon Army will all be back on March 29.Eddie Howe fights back tears as he dedicates Carabao Cup to late mum as Newcastle hero Dan Burn says ‘don’t wake me up’Eddie Howe’s side do not have a fixture that weekend as they lost in the FA Cup 2-1 to Brighton.Their next match comes after the parade on the April 2 when they welcome Brentford to St James’ Park.The celebration is something to look forward and Howe said: “There has to be a big celebration. I certainly will be encouraging it, which is very rare for me, usually I’m the other way. “We have to celebrate, hopefully with our supporters, with everyone that’s waited so long.”It is difficult as it’s international duty. Players will be going off here, there and everywhere. There won’t be long to spend together but hopefully it will be really enjoyable.”Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. More

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      Man Utd ramp up ticket prices despite disastrous season and Sir Jim Ratcliffe slashing staffing costs

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed their season ticket prices are going up for 2025/26 despite their latest disastrous campaign.There will be a five per cent increase in prices for adults, but tickets for under-16s will be frozen at the current amount.Manchester United fans have been hit with a price hike as season ticket renewal costs are revealedCredit: ReutersSir Jim Ratcliffe has increased Man Utd’s ticket prices againCredit: GettyUnited fans called on the ownership to ‘Stop Exploiting Loyalty’Credit: AFPThousands of Man Utd fans protested the Glazer Family’s ownership of the club before the match against Arsenal this monthCredit: PAIn a club statement, CEO Omar Berrada said: “We appreciate the loyal and patient support of our fans, and particularly our Season-Ticket holders who represent the core of our match-going support base.”We understand the importance of their backing for the team and have worked hard to come up with a pricing package that is fair and reasonable. “After 11 consecutive years of price freezes, we increased prices by five per cent for the past two seasons and intend to do the same for next season to offset continued rises in operating costs. “We understand that any price rise is unwelcome, especially during a period of underperformance on the pitch, and we listened carefully to the strong arguments put forward by the FAB in favour of a freeze. READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”However, the club has decided that it would not be right to keep prices unchanged while costs rise and the club continues to face financial issues.”Berrada did however, add that the club had protected the youngest fans from any rises.That approach is in contrast to the one shown with regular match tickets which were ramped up to £66 earlier this season with no concessions available.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThere was initial excitement about the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, but price hikes and the axing of hundreds of staff have soured the Ineos chief’s relationship with the Old Trafford faithful.Most read in FootballRatcliffe did, however, warn last week that there would be increases in season ticket prices.Sir Jim Ratcliffe launches scathing attack on struggling Man Utd squad saying some ‘not good enough’ and ‘overpaid’He told Gary Neville on The Overlap: “A little bit, yes, we will [put prices up]. But not a lot.”United also announced that game categorisation will be introduced for regular match tickets next season, with the highest profile matches costing more.And Berrada admitted that the Man Utd Fan Advisory Board had not supported the price increases, arguing for a freeze in ticket prices across the board, rather than just for U16s.Red Devils fans were quick to respond to the announcement, with many left fuming.Jokingly referring to the proposed £2bn new stadium as a ‘tent’, one fan said the club would ‘have to pay for it somehow’Credit: AFPCEO Omar Berrada admitted that not all the changes had been supported by Man Utd’s fan advisory boardCredit: PAOne posted: “Embarrassment. Worst season for 50 years and you still have the cheek to put ticket prices up.”Another wrote: “How about actually rewarding loyalty by freezing ST prices for those who have attended the minimum number of games?”And a third commented: “Terrible ownership decisions, not even surprised at my own club doing this. Congrats Man United I’ll always be a fan but you have lost a season ticket holder.”But a greater number of fans appeared to be understanding of the decision.One commented: “A reasonable increase.”Another one wrote: “I was expecting much worse, not going to lie. As an ST holder I can live with 5%, will be interesting to see the detail of the match banding for member ticket sales, hopefully they are not going to be silly money for the top games, but suspect they may.”Another comment read: “Find it funny that the people that never go to games in their life are the ones outraged by this”Meanwhile one season ticket holder told angry supporters to “get real”, commenting: “My ticket has gone from £41 per to £43.05. “I’d prefer it didn’t but people need to get real. “We want to be competing at the top end again, £43 to watch 90 minutes of entertainment isn’t so bad. “You’d pay an awful lot more for theatre or gigs these days.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd another fan posted: “People kicking off who go to the games I get completely but people doing YouTube content 3 times a day who don’t go to the games kicking off is just weird.”And one, referring to the £2bn new stadium’s design, joked: “Got to pay for that tent somehow” More

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      Bournemouth in Caoimhin Kelleher transfer chase and confident of beating Chelsea and Tottenham to Liverpool keeper

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      BOURNEMOUTH are confident of beating Big Six clubs to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher this summer.The Republic of Ireland international wants to leave Anfield to get first-team football, and may have played his last game for the club in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final. Caoimhin Kelleher is wanted by Bournemouth and several other Premier League sidesCredit: RexChelsea, Tottenham and Carabao winners Newcastle are also interested.Bournemouth are ready to move first however, putting them in pole position, as manager Andoni Iraola has made signing a goalkeeper a priority with Kelleher his top target.Iraola has used on-loan goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for most of the season, but there is no obligation to buy in the loan contract with Chelsea and his performances have been mixed.The Spaniard was dropped by Iraola earlier in the season for another young Irish goalkeeper, Mark Travers, who is now on loan at Middlesbrough.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIraola regards Kelleher as a big improvement on both his current goalkeepers and has asked Bournemouth to move quickly when the transfer window opens in June.Chelsea have also expressed interest, but will not commit to making a bid at this stage.Boss Enzo Maresca wants to back his current goalkeepers, Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen, despite the doubts of others at Stamford Bridge.Tottenham’s goalkeeping position is also unclear, with Guglielmo Vicario, Fraser Forster and Antonin Kinsky all being used by Ange Postecoglou this season.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnd while Newcastle want an extra goalkeeper and like Kelleher, the club’s PSR problems mean they may not be able to meet Liverpool’s £30million asking price.Bournemouth may also be able to offer European football as Iraola’s side are currently ninth in the Premier League, but Kelleher does not regard that as essential.Shay Given loses the rag over Liverpool’s treatment of Caoimhin Kelleher Kelleher’s priority is securing a move to a Premier League club that can provide regular first-team appearances after his career has stalled at Anfield through no fault of his own.The 26-year-old has played 17 matches so far this season, but has been restricted to appearances in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup since Alisson Becker returned from a hamstring injury in December.Liverpool are aware of Kelleher’s frustrations and will not stand in his way.Arne Slot has already signed Kelleher’s replacement, with Georgian international Georgi Mamardashvili due to arrive from Valencia at the end of the season. More

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      Newcastle’s Carabao Cup win feels like a sliding doors moment that could propel club into the elite

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      IT’S PARTY TYNE in Newcastle – and you cannot help but feel more good times are on the way.Eddie Howe put all of the big boys on notice after finally getting the monkey off Toon’s back.Eddie Howe has led a remarkable turnaround and ended the club’s long wait for silverwareCredit: GettyNewcastle can now establish themselves as part of the eliteCredit: GettyThe 56-year wait for silverware is over, his place amongst the legends is secured, but something even more special could be on the cards.This summer may in fact turn out to be the sliding doors moment that sees him go on to be THE all-time great.The turnaround under Howe since his arrival at the start of the Geordie Arabia revolution has been nothing short of remarkable.Despite being the richest club in the world, the Profit and Sustainability Rules have prevented a Saudi surge straight to the top.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLNow, finally for the Toon Army and Howe, it all seems to be clicking into gear.Newcastle did blow the big bucks early on stars such as Kieran Trippier, captain Bruno Guimaraes, Alexander Isak and man of the moment Dan Burn.Naturally, signing that sort of quality lifted them from the foot of the table to safety – the first part of the Middle Eastern masterplan.Champions League qualification came the following season – probably a year or two ahead of schedule – as well as a League Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThen, after a thrilling start, it felt like it had all gone a bit flat last season following their group stage exit in the Champions League coupled with star signing Sandro Tonali’s betting ban.Newcastle missed out on European qualification and due to PSR constraints Howe went through three lean transfer windows.Ant & Dec scream with joy and Alan Shearer loses his hat as Geordies go wild after Newcastle win Carabao CupNot only did he fail to add any significant new boys to his ranks, his squad was actually weakened as Yankuba Minteh, Lloyd Kelly and Miguel Almiron were all flogged to help balance the books.That only makes Sunday’s achievement at Wembley all the more impressive and it could be all systems go after finally getting rid of the long-wait for silverware.Last month the club revealed their latest financial results and they are now in a position to spend significantly again this summer.Howe has room in his squad and will look to add a new right winger, goalkeeper, and midfielder at least to his ranks.And the Wembley success only further strengthens their desire to hang on to their top stars.Dan Burn’s towering header can be the sliding doors moment for the club’s riseCredit: RexAlexander Isak is planning talks over a new deal at St James’ ParkCredit: GettyIsak has already indicated he is planning talks over a new contract in the summer and fellow Arsenal target Guimaraes declared his intention to land more silverware with the club.But a huge factor in whether this upcoming window will be a defining moment in the club’s history is still to come.It is the Champions League where everybody wants to play – and that is no different from Toon’s top players to their Saudi chiefs.The extra cash windfall that brings only strengthens their PSR position and enables them to spend more on transfer targets, but it helps keep their big names happy too.And after waiting a lifetime to see them lift a trophy and climb the summit of the mountain, it is key they don’t now come crashing down the other side with so much still to play for this term.Newcastle sit sixth in the Premier League table, two points behind fourth-placed Chelsea and with a game in hand on them and Manchester City in fifth.One cup final is done and dusted but the Magpies still have nine remaining in the chase for Champions League qualification.And amid the apparent turmoil at Manchester United and the uncertainty at Tottenham, if Howe can get his men over the line and into the top four, the opportunity is there to cement their status among the top dogs for years to come.Now is not the time to sit back and reflect on their achievements, it’s the time to strike.READ MORE SUN STORIESWith confirmation of their stunning new stadium due to come in the upcoming weeks, the club’s top brass need to make sure Howe has a team just as spectacular as their state-of-the-art home will be.What a time to be in Toon town.Carabao Cup final ratingsNEWCASTLE ended their 70-year trophy drought in style by beating Premier League champions-elect Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final.The 2-1 scoreline flattered the Reds in truth, with Eddie Howe’s Toon having produced a sensational performance to flatten runaway league leaders.Local lad Dan Burn, fresh off his first England call-up, rose highest to head his boyhood club into the lead on the stroke of half-time.Alexander Isak then deservedly doubled Newcastle’s lead shortly after the break.The Toon could have further increased their advantage, only for forgotten man Federico Chiesa to hand Liverpool a late lifeline on 94 minutes.But that goal was unable to spur a further comeback as Newcastle saw out the remaining added time.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the Liverpool players and Gary Stonehouse rated the Newcastle players. 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      Football club forced to apologise after holding minute’s silence for former player who is not dead

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      A FOOTBALL club suffered an embarrassing mix-up as they held a minute’s silence for a former player who wasn’t actually dead.Arda Kardzhali and Levski Sofia paid their respects to footballer Petko Ganchev before their Bulgarian First League clash.Arda Kardzhali and Levski Sofia held a minute’s silence for a player who wasn’t deadCredit: XBoth teams could be seen in their centre circle with heads bowed to remember the former Arda star, who it turned out was still alive.And at half time, Arda sent an email to the television station broadcasting the match to state to confirm that Ganchev was still alive.A club statement then read: “Dear journalists and fans of the Arda team.”The management of PFC Arda would like to express its deepest apologies to the team’s former footballer, Petko Ganchev, and his loved ones, after the club received incorrect information regarding his death.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS”We wish Petko Ganchev many years of health and to enjoy Arda’s successes.”The two sides would go on to play out a 1-1 draw, which kept the hosts’ chances of qualifying for the Championship group and achieving a European place alive.Visitors Levski remained in second place but their title hopes look all but over as they trail leaders Ludogorets by 12 points.However, the draw was no disaster for them in the circumstances.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAfter taking the lead, Levski conceded a penalty which was missed.And they had to play out the last 20 minutes of the game with ten men after Jawad El Jemili was sent off.Lionel Messi has sent fans into a frenzy by launching a treasure hunt as superstar footballer launches new drinkThe hosts would score an equaliser but were unable to net a winning goal that would have seen them leapfrog Botev Plovdiv into fourth place and the final Championship group spot. More

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      Two Premier League managers lined up to replace Ange Postecoglou as pressure grows on Tottenham boss

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      TWO Premier League managers are being lined up as possible replacements for Ange Postecoglou, according to reports.Pressure continues to grow on the Tottenham boss during a season of struggles.Ange Postecoglou is feeling the heat at TottenhamCredit: AlamyHe survived a nightmare run of form throughout December and January then saw Spurs get knocked out of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup within three days in early February.But the North Londoners have not won any of their last three Premier League games – against Manchester City, Bournemouth and then Fulham on Sunday.And although they scraped past AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League round of 16, the disappointing defeat at Craven Cottage piled more misery on Postecoglou.His side are way down in 14th in the Premier League table, ahead of Everton and West Ham on goal difference. READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd should the club decide to sack the irritated Aussie, they have reportedly drafted up two options as successors. The Telegraph state Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva are the leading candidates for the Tottenham hierarchy. Silva was in the home dugout as Fulham secured the 2-0 win on Sunday and his side sit eighth. One point and two places back are Bournemouth, with Iraola doing a fantastic job on the south coast. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAs well as their impressive Premier League campaigns, both Fulham and Bournemouth are in the FA Cup quarter-finals with dreams of Wembley glory in May. The Cherries will fight hard to keep hold of Iraola, who is expected to be in high demand in the summer with reports Real Madrid are keen. Ange Postecoglou snaps at journalist over question ahead of Tottenham vs AZ AlkmaarAnd they may even try and extend his contract which currently runs to 2026 – but the Spaniard is said to be interested in the possibility of managing Tottenham. As for Silva, his future at Fulham is already in doubt with suggestions the two parties could be open to going in separate directions at the end of the season. Silva’s contract also runs until 2026 but there are rumours of a £6million release clause. Postecoglou’s frustrations boiled over as he clashed with a fan in another heated exchange following the Fulham loss. Tottenham’s remaining hope of ending their long trophy drought this season is the Europa League.But while Postecoglou’s future is not totally dependent on winning the European competition, a disappointing exit to Eintracht Frankfurt in the quarter-finals would not help his cause. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly on Spurs’ radarCredit: GettyMarco Silva could be a target for the North LondonersCredit: Reuters More

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      ‘He thinks we are all idiots’ – Chelsea fans turn on Enzo Maresca after ‘delusional’ comments following Arsenal loss

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      CHELSEA fans were furious with manager Enzo Maresca’s post-match comments after their loss to rivals Arsenal.The Blues lost 1-0 to the Gunners at the Emirates on Sunday following Mikel Merino’s winner in the 20th minute.Chelsea fans were furious with manager Enzo Maresca after their loss to rivals ArsenalCredit: X @ChelseaFCMaresca claimed Chelsea ‘controlled the game’ and ‘competed very well’Credit: GettyThe West Londoners’ faithful were furious with the performance against Mikel Arteta’s side.And their frustrations got worse after hearing Maresca, 45, telling Sky Sports his side “controlled the game” and “competed very well” against the North Londoners.Fuming Chelsea fans took to social media and lashed out at the Italian tactician, with some calling him “delusional”, amid a turbulent run in the Premier League.One fan tweeted: “This guy is delusional. The difference was Arsenal tried to win the game. And we had no intention of doing that.”Read More on ChelseaAnother commented: “We controlled the game”??!! Honestly it’s worrying how deluded he is. Controlling the bits of the pitch with sideways passing doesn’t mean you control the game. “We didn’t look threatening at all. Arsenal forced us wide & shut the central areas out comfortably.”A third wrote: “It’s not the fact that he is watching a different game, it’s the fact that he thinks we are all idiots and that we can not see how dire we are. Insulting.”This fan added: “We certainly didn’t control the game.”Most read in FootballJoin SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesdayplus player ratings and exclusives from Stamford BridgeAnd that one asked: “Does Maresca watch a different game to the rest of us?”Chelsea fans were also left upset with Maresca following a heated exchange with Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber during the closing stages of the game.Enzo Maresca defends lacklustre Chelsea after Conference League progress Timber was caught on camera leaning in and telling the ex-Leicester boss on the sidelines to: “Try harder, try harder.”Maresca responded with his mouth covered, before the full-back cheekily held out his own hand.The Chelsea boss shook it and fans were not impressed with his light-hearted reaction.Chelsea ratings vs ArsenalCHELSEA missed the chance to pull clear in the race for Champions League football as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Arsenal.Mikel Merino scored the only goal of the game as the Blues produced a limp performance at the Emirates.They were without several key men including Cole Palmer.And they struggled to create chances against Arsenal with a threadbare subs bench to boot.But who was Chelsea’s best player in North London?And which players will want to forget about their performance as soon as possible?See SunSport’s Andy Dillon’s verdict on the Chelsea players here More

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      Inside Alan Shearer’s wild Carabao Cup final day as he ends night boozing with Newcastle heroes and fans

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      ALAN SHEARER’S long, long wait to see Newcastle win a trophy is over.And he made absolutely sure to celebrate the day in full.Alan Shearer revelled in Newcastle’s Carabao Cup winCredit: InstagramHe posed for photos at Wembley Boxpark with the likes of JoelintonCredit: InstagramShearer headed to Wembley with his kids Will and ChloeCredit: Instagram @alanshearerShearer’s beloved Magpies beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final thanks to goals from local hero Dan Burn and star striker Alexander Isak.And one of the club’s all-time greats was in the stands to soak up the occasion – before joining the players at the afterparty. Shearer, 54, got himself into a VIP box at Wembley where he was joined by kids Chloe and Will as well as a host of former Newcastle stars and celebrities. The likes of Yohan Cabaye, Warren Barton, Jonas Gutierrez, Ryan Taylor, Steven Taylor and Steve Harper were in the same VIP box – as were South Shields’ Little Mix Jade Thirlwall plus James Bay.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd two competition winners managed to get seats at Shearer’s table – auction prizes from his foundation’s recent gala evening at the Hilton in Newcastle. The Toon icon opted for a smart casual look with a grey jumper over a white shirt, dark trousers and a flat cap – but made sure to show his colours with a black-and-white scarf. But there was nothing casual about his celebrations when Burn opened the scoring just before half-time as he leapt around in the posh seats. And Shearer could not contain his excitement when Isak made it 2-0 then again when the full-time whistle blew after a nervy injury time in which Federico Chiesa pulled one back for the Reds.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Premier League’s record goalscorer was regularly shown on TV throughout the game – as were duo Ant and Dec.But Shearer also kept pals Gary Lineker and Micah Richards updated throughout the day with some short videos shown on their Rest Is Football podcast.Alan Shearer is wild with celebration as Newcastle win the Carabao Cup The first saw the upbeat Geordie before he headed to Wembley before breaking into a cackling laugh in his first update from the stadium when he spotted two magpies in the floral table display.Shearer beamed: “Two f***ing magpies. It’s going to be our day.”Do you know what two magpies mean? One for sorrow, two for joy.”His half-time video heaped praise on big Burn following his goal and then he sent another one at the end, singing along to a Sam Fender song.Seemingly holding back tears, an emotional Shearer told the camera: “F***ing hell, 70 years, man.”We’ve done it. See you whenever lads, I’m not sure when I’ll see you somewhere.”Then after watching Bruno Guimaraes and Kieran Trippier lift the Carabao Cup trophy, Shearer and his family headed to Boxpark just a stone’s throw from the national stadium to continue the jubilations. Shearer updated The Rest Is Football lads with his excitable video messagesCredit: YouTube @TheRestIsFootballShearer sang along to Sam Fender during the trophy celebrationsCredit: YouTube @TheRestIsFootballThe emotion was clear to see for ShearerCredit: YouTube @TheRestIsFootballShearer filmed the scenes as thousands of the Toon Army sang various songs and chants.And then Eddie Howe’s triumphant squad headed into the venue to celebrate with the supporters.But as VIPs, the Shearers got into the exclusive area and posed for photos with the stars.Shearer got snaps with goalscorer Burn, Brazilian hero Joelinton and back-up goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, who was still in his kit.And the former Premier League winner with Blackburn – who was twice a beaten FA Cup finalist with his boyhood club – finally got his hands on Newcastle silverware as he put on Gillespie’s medal. Needless to say, Shearer did not join Lineker and Richards to film their podcast on Sunday night.READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he did share posts to his Instagram story as early as 8am on Monday and then again later in the morning. Make no mistake about it, Alan Shearer made the most of witnessing his Newcastle side win the first major trophy in his lifetime. Shearer was in a VIP box with plenty of former Newcastle playersCredit: Instagram @steventaylor27officialHe wielded his scarf around his head when Alexander Isak made it 2-0Credit: Sky SportsShearer put on Mark Gillespie’s medal at the afterpartyCredit: Instagram @alanshearerThe Shearers joined the Toon Army in the celebrationsCredit: Instagram More