Prominent Newcastle United fan group Wor Flags have made their plea to supporters ahead of the Magpies Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal.
Eddie Howe’s side will come into Wednesday evening’s affair with a two-goal advantage gained at the Emirates via goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon, but a recent dip in home form has seen tensions rise coming into a crunch match.
Our nine game winning run was brought to a humbling end by Bournemouth, preceding a lethargic 2-1 defeat by Fulham in our next fixture at St James’ Park. A big night under the lights and a chance to forget about those two Premier League defeats awaits, and the fans could prove the difference.
Wor Flags’ special request
Wor Flags’ request to Newcastle supporters is a relatively simple one, but an important one if we are to get off to a strong start and relieve some of the pressure since our win in North London in early January: Get in early – bring your scarf – bring the noise!
In a plea to Newcastle fans attending tonight’s game, Wor Flags have had this to say on X ahead of the game:
‘MATCHDAY!!! The Gallowgate and the Leazes are completely stacked with flags, please get them going. The walkways have the bigger wavers on, we’d appreciate as much help as possible with those. East Stand, thank you in advance for your support and cooperation
‘Another atmosphere like this [when winning 4-1 against PSG] needed under the lights. We all need to do our part in the stands. Get in early, twirl those scarves and make one hell of a racket. Howay the Lads!’
A rocking St James’ Park is a formidable atmosphere for any opposition, the PSG game being a prime example, and Wednesday is another ‘all hands on deck’ night from those on the pitch and those in the stands.
Big atmosphere could spur us on to Wembley
We certainly brought the noise for the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg against Southampton two years ago and another big atmosphere on a mammoth night in NE1 may make the difference on a trip to the capital.
League leaders and Champions League group stage winners Liverpool currently trail Tottenham by a goal to nil after a controversial winner by Lucas Bergvall in North London, the Reds have since been handed a further setback with Trent Alexander-Arnold ruled out of Thursday night’s return leg at Anfield.
Spurs will be without nine first teamers on their journey to Merseyside, and both sides will be nearer full strength should we reach the final – with beating neither prospective opponent an easy task.
We have been up for the big occasions in the past and turned up time and time again against the ‘big’ clubs this season, and that must continue from the first whistle tonight.
