If I see Graeme Jones in Tynemouth later, I’m going to hoy the lips on him | OneFootball

Well, I did tell you all in my pre-Cup Final Q and A for The Mag, that there was no way Newcastle United were losing to Liverpool this time.

I’m not being smug or feeling self-satisfied, but I somehow just knew, that March 16th 2025 was going to be Newcastle United’s day.

Let’s face it, the score could have been at least 4-1, and the scousers wouldn’t have had reason to complain.

We finally exorcised the ghosts of 1974.

I said that if Big Dan Burn played well, the Cup would be ours. The man was totally immense.

Every man jack in stripes was up for it and have cemented themselves in Geordie folklore forever.

Seventy bloody years man, can you believe it?

When the final whistle went, I felt just like I thought I would. Overjoyed.

I never shed any tears.

Even though far too much heartache and near misses over the decades.

The happiness on the Wembley pitch was resounding, the emotion of the players a sheer pleasure to behold.

Our manager Eddie Howe is a credit to his Mother who he spoke so fondly about in the aftermath of this famous victory.

The whole of Tyneside has taken you to our hearts Eddie and we are all grateful for what you and your staff have done for United.

If I see Graeme Jones in Tynemouth later, I’m going to hoy the lips on him.

A celebration party has been arranged for 10am Monday (St Patrick’s Day) at the Fat Ox in Whitley Bay.

I’ll see if I can get some good pictures of the lads and lasses that I can share on The Mag later in the week.

Liverpool 1 Newcastle 2 – Sunday 16 March 4.30pm

Goals:

Newcastle United:

Burn 45, Isak 52

Liverpool:

Chiesa 90+4

Possession was Newcastle 34% Liverpool 66%

Total shots were Newcastle 17 Liverpool 7

Shots on target were Newcastle 6 Liverpool 2

Corners were Newcastle 9 Liverpool 4

Touches in the box Newcastle 26 Liverpool 17

Newcastle team v Liverpool:

Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Joelinton, Tonali, Bruno, Barnes (Willock 81), Isak (Wilson 81), Murphy (Krafth 90)

Unused subs:

Dubravka, Longstaff, Targett, Osula, Miley, Neave

(Liverpool 1 Newcastle 2 – Match ratings and comments on all the Newcastle United players – Read HERE)

Liverpool 1 Newcastle 2 – Late night Newcastle United fan/writer reaction – Read HERE)

(Here’s the photo all Newcastle United fans are absolutely loving on Sunday night! See HERE)

Wednesday 2 April – Newcastle v Brentford (7.45pm)