As Sam Fender returns to St James’ Park for three sold-out concerts, the city of Newcastle is once again buzzing with excitement. The North Shields-born rocker kicks off his ‘People Watching’ tour with shows tonight, Saturday, and Sunday, marking his second time headlining the famous stadium after a pair of unforgettable gigs in 2023.
The concerts arrive just weeks after Newcastle United secured Champions League qualification on the final day of the Premier League season, solidifying the club’s return to the European elite. Fender, a lifelong Magpies fan, famously took the stage last year to the Champions League anthem—a fitting tribute to the club’s upward trajectory.
While Fender is arguably the most prominent musical voice among Newcastle fans, he’s far from the only celebrity who supports the Toon Army. From sports legends and TV personalities to rock stars and world leaders, here are 23 well-known figures who proudly back Newcastle United:
Music & Entertainment
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Sam Fender – The chart-topping musician and Geordie native is among Newcastle’s most high-profile fans.
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James Bay – Inspired by Alan Shearer, the singer became a devoted supporter despite growing up in Hertfordshire.
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Mark Knopfler – Dire Straits guitarist and composer of ‘Local Hero,’ which plays as the club’s walkout anthem.
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Brian Johnson – The AC/DC frontman, born in Gateshead, is a lifelong supporter and even performed with Fender at St James’.
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Sting – The Wallsend-born icon and former Police frontman has regularly voiced support for his hometown club.
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Cheryl – Proud of her Geordie roots and a vocal Newcastle United fan.
TV & Film
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Ant & Dec – The beloved presenting duo have long supported the club and helped host the team’s Carabao Cup trophy parade.
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Robson Green – The actor and TV presenter from Northumberland is an ardent Newcastle fan.
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Gabby Logan – The sports presenter became a fan while studying in Durham, despite her father playing for Leeds.
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Matt Baker – Originally from County Durham, the TV host has long supported the club.
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Asim Chaudhry – The actor and comedian may not be local, but the 90s era kits and Alan Shearer won him over.
⚽ Sports
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Alan Shearer – Newcastle’s all-time top scorer and footballing legend.
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Steve Harmison – The former England cricketer frequently comments on Newcastle matters on talkSPORT.
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Lewis Ritson – The professional boxer often showcases his support, even incorporating club colours into his ring gear.
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Chris Dobey – The darts player is a regular attendee at games and uses ‘Local Hero’ as his walk-on song.
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PAC (Adrian Neville) – A top wrestler and Newcastle native, PAC is a lifelong fan of the club.
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Graeme Swann – The ex-England cricketer, though not from the North East, regularly cheers on the Magpies.
️ Politics & World Figures
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Tony Blair – The former Prime Minister has claimed to support Newcastle, despite being born in Edinburgh.
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Matt Hancock – The former health secretary cited family ties as the reason behind his Newcastle support.
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Abhisit Vejjajiva – Former Prime Minister of Thailand, he was born in Newcastle and has declared support for the club.
️ Other Notables
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Cameron Norrie – The Wimbledon semi-finalist has professed his support for Newcastle.
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Jimmy Nail – The actor and musician, known for Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, is a proud Geordie and Magpies supporter.
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Brian Blessed – Although a longtime Manchester United fan, he’s admitted to a fondness for Newcastle and their FA Cup-winning past.
With Fender’s shows reigniting local pride and Newcastle United on the rise, the Geordie faithful—famous or not—have plenty to cheer about. As the club continues its Premier League resurgence and Champions League journey, this star-studded fan base is sure to grow even stronger.
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