Article 6VZRV ‘So proud’: Newcastle fans reflect on historic cup win after 70 years of hurt

‘So proud’: Newcastle fans reflect on historic cup win after 70 years of hurt

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Mark Brown North of England correspondent
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Outside St James' Park and the Angel of the North, Magpies fans explain significance of Wembley victory

After years and years of hurt, it was just glorious," said 67-year-old Paul Wearmouth outside St James' Park on the morning after the night before. It was tremendous. I'll be honest, I was crying. They were tears of jubilation."

Wearmouth, a retired school caretaker, has been a fan of Newcastle United all his life and can tell you at length about how difficult a commitment that can be.

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