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. Time has moved on and we want to create something unique, but we wanted to give a nod to the old flags that were so popular. The club’s current and perhaps most famous crest – synonymous with the Entertainers Era of the mid-nineties – was created in 1988. 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.

Despite having a shelf life of only five years, the club’s next crest remains somewhat of a cult classic.

If last season’s relegation struggle fed a mood of frustration and disappointment, the presence of dozens of striking Newcastle United-themed flags in the Gallowgate End has had an uplifting effect.

Circular in shape and with a bold simplicity, it contained only the letters ‘NUFC’, with the solitary magpie retaining a presence in the opening of the upturned ‘C’. The Coat of Arms also features the city’s Latin motto, Fortiter Defendit Triumphans – ‘Triumphing by Brave Defence’ – adopted following a brave and stubborn resistance against the Scots in 1644.As for the new flag, Alex said: “It will be unveiled before kick-off in the Aston Villa game on Monday, February 20. The new variation appeared on the club’s classic black and white stripes and also featured on away and third kits throughout the club’s anniversary campaign.

With record second division crowd numbers in the modern era being set by Newcastle fans, we thought it was a suitable message. But happily, match days at St James’ Park have rarely been as colourful as they have been this season.A new name for this stronger, unified club was chosen and ‘Newcastle United’ was officially recognised that same year on 9th December.