Tears, cheers, pure joy and triumph - the Magpies are currently on top of the world.
It’s fair to say that March 16 was for most Geordies an anxious day. The countdown to the Carabao Cup final and their clash with Liverpool was for some a day of excitement but for others, pure dread.
This was of course because the Magpies have failed to bring home a major domestic trophy in 70 years. Their last attempt against Manchester United in 2023 finished with a 2-0 defeat - a bitter blow for the team, who in 2021 had secured a takeover deal which for many was seen as a fresh start for the team.
(Image: Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) Taking this into account, it's easy to understand why the atmosphere at the Newcastle Utilita Arena fan zone was a bit mixed. Some fans I spoke to were confident and predicted a Magpie victory without even thinking. Others thought it would be a "tight" race.
By the time the match kicked off, it was like the whole world stopped spinning. People who were just seconds ago chatting over a pint and slice of pizza were glued to the screen - their eyes wide with serious concern and arguably, worry.
Watching from the press perch, this anxiety was palpable.
(Image: Picture: NORTH NEWS AND PICTURES) But, it didn't last long. A goal by Dan Burn just before half time turned the fan zone into a carnival. Standing on tables and waving their scarves, fans were sent into the break with a renewed sense of hope. Could this really be it?
A goal in the 52nd minute by Alexander Isak then brought the cup within touching distance - but it wasn't over yet.
Liverpool's Federico Chisea put a late goal in the back of the net but it just wasn't enough.
It was Newcastle's to win. Final score - 2-1.
When that final whistle at the Carabao Cup final blew, the stadium erupted. Kerosene, match, boom.
Beer flew, hats fell off and the fan zone roared - many fans could only express their excitement by running around, cheering and hugging anyone who crossed their path - whether they knew them or not.
Many of the fans then made their way, like a pilgrimage, to ring in the win at St James' Park - draped in flags and handing out beer as cars enthusiastically pipped their horns driving by.
This included the Mummery family.
The Mummery family at St James Park. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) Dad Pete, 47, was joined by son Teddy, 10, and daughter Lottie, 8, who simply couldn't believe what they were seeing.
"It's so good, I've never seen anything like this before," said Teddy.
Pete added: "I've been a Newcastle fan for 47 years and I've never seen anything like that. I knew we would get here.
"We've just been at my mum and dad's watching the match and we wanted to come up and see what was going on. It's amazing."
Also walking around and taking in the atmosphere was dad Lawrence Thompson, 42, and son Harry, 10, from County Durham.
Lawrence Thompson, 42, and son Harry, 10, from County Durham. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) "This is unbelievable, I'm so happy my son has been able to see this. I've been a fan since I was 18.
"I was telling my son, he's only had to wait ten years for this but he's absolutely buzzing. He was crying his eyes out.
"I didn't want to think that it was going to happen because you don't want to get your hopes up."
Things were different for Alan, 58, from Newcastle, who even admitted he thought the Toon would bring it home.
Alan from Newcastle. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) He said: "I feel stunned - I've been watching Newcastle for 53 years and have never seen them win a major trophy.
"It has been so emotional. I woke up this morning and had a funny feeling we would win - I even had a premonition that Dan Burn would score.
"It's the calmest I've ever felt in a final. Being here tonight at St James' is incredible - what a support base we have."
Excited and snapping pictures in front of the crowd were Rachel Gray and Amie O'Halloran from Newcastle.
(Image: NORTHERN ECHO) "I'm absolutely buzzing," smiled Amie. "We didn't think it was going to happen at all."
Rachel added: "I've been watching Newcastle matches since I was eight years old with my dad. This means the world.
"We did it, howay the lads! This is what Newcastle is about - it's about the fans, being together as one. It's who we are.
"This is the biggest thing you'll ever see here."
Watching from afar was mum Sarah Taylor, 44, with daughter Rosie, 6 - who was waving her very own handmade flag in support.
Sarah Taylor with daughter Rosie. (Image: NORTHERN ECHO) Sarah told The Northern Echo: "It's absolutely amazing to win. My brother, dad, husband, son are all at Wembley. They are so delighted.
"They are going to be crying tears of joy tonight. My husband has had the same seats in the galley end since he was five years old and he's 45 now.
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"This trophy means everything to the club - it's been a great couple of years since Eddie came and they deserve it so much."
Even heading out of Newcastle, away from the party epicentre, you could still grasp what this trophy means for the city that has longed to bring it home.
Filing on to the Metro and getting into cars home, their chants of 'Toon Toon' carried on - and it's fair to say that this black and white army have waited their fair share for this historic victory.
