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.” On the crest section, a demi lion sits atop the city’s historic Castle Keep and flies the swallow-tailed pennon of the Arms of Saint George – the country’s patron saint. 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.

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.

Newcastle United celebrated its 125th anniversary during the 2017/18 season and a special commemorative crest was commissioned as part of the club's celebrations. 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.

We want to create a positive, noisy and visual culture at St James’ Park,” said Alex at the time. Read More Related ArticlesTime 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.