Planes, trains and automobiles: Newcastle fans gear up for Carabao Cup final
The Toon Army are having to be creative to get to Wembley in hope of seeing Newcastle’s first trophy in decades
Engineering works on the east coast mainline mean Newcastle supporters travelling to Wembley by train during the weekend of next month’s Carabao Cup final face considerable delays and disruption. Yet if the prospect of spending part of an extended journey on a replacement bus service and, judging by Thursday’s prices, often paying more than £400 return for the privilege, does not sound overly appealing, the Toon Army remain undeterred.
The prospect of being able to say “I was there” should Newcastle finally win their first major trophy since the 1969 Fairs Cup – and a first piece of domestic silverware since the 1955 FA Cup – dictates bank balances are being stretched to the limit.
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