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Statue of Sir Bobby Robson outside St. James' Park stadium in Newcastle.

The Story Behind Newcastle United’s Nicknames: Toon Army and the Magpies

The Story Behind Newcastle United’s Nicknames: Toon Army and the Magpies It’s a lively Saturday afternoon in late March 2025 in the heart of Newcastle. The camera zooms in on Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, surrounded by his teammates on an open-top bus. Isak is grinning, chanting “Toon! Toon!” with a clenched fist raised high.

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