The first club-specific crest was created in 1976 and it retained an illustration of Castle Keep – which still stands imposingly in the city today. We want to create a positive, noisy and visual culture at St James’ Park,” said Alex at the time. Read More Related Articles

We received lots of designs from the public and we’ve tried to include the most popular features. Read More Related Articles Despite having a shelf life of only five years, the club’s next crest remains somewhat of a cult classic. The words ‘We are United’ are apt for the new direction the club is hopefully pulling in. With record second division crowd numbers in the modern era being set by Newcastle fans, we thought it was a suitable message.” The club’s current and perhaps most famous crest – synonymous with the Entertainers Era of the mid-nineties – was created in 1988.

But happily, match days at St James’ Park have rarely been as colourful as they have been this season.

Alex Hurst, 27, one of the founders of Gallowgate Flags said: “The four club badges are a nod to our history as are the ten blue stars. Thank in large part to the estimable Gallowgate Flags fans group, the atmosphere in the stadium has been transformed.Originating in the fourteenth century and formally recognised in 1954, Newcastle upon Tyne’s Coat of Arms is a depiction of the city’s history – with its Norman-era castle and two seahorses (added in 1575) to signify seafaring heritage. The four lower stars are representative of our League Championship wins - and the six blue above are for our six FA Cup wins. The gold and silver design was based on the Magpies’ existing crest and a golden adornment was added to signify the milestone year. Newcastle United was formed in the summer of 1892 when Newcastle East End absorbed the assets of city rivals Newcastle West End, including the lease of St. James’ Park. The group’s superb flag creations have included depictions of classic Newcastle United kits, while Legends Day in November saw 12 giant flags unfurled, honouring some of the club’s greatest players - from Hughie Gallacher to Malcolm Macdonald to Alan Shearer.