A resident at HC-One’s Hartford Court Care Home, in Cramlington, Northumberland, celebrated his beloved Newcastle United’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Liverpool, marking their first trophy win in 70 years.
The air was electric with excitement at HC-One’s Hartford Court Care Home as lifelong Newcastle United fan William “Bill” Stewart celebrated his beloved team’s triumphant 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final. For Bill, this win was a moment of pure joy he had waited a lifetime to witness.
Decked out in his black-and-white Newcastle scarf and shirt, Bill settled in on Sunday to watch the match alongside fellow residents and Toon Army supporters at Hartford Court. The room erupted when the goals went in, as Bill’s booming “Get in!” echoed through the care home as he waved a giant glow stick, one of many handed out to the cheering crowd.
Together, they belted out the anthem “Toon Toon, Black and White Army,” filling the space with pride and camaraderie. The celebrations did not stop there, as Bill and his friends toasted the victory with beer and nibbles, savouring every second of the historic win.
When asked if he thought Newcastle could lift another cup, Bill’s optimism shone through as he said:
“Why aye man, plenty more! It was lovely to watch them win a cup in my lifetime.”
Fatima Trawally, HC-One’s Hartford Court Care Home Manager, commented:
“We were absolutely thrilled to see Bill and our residents light up with joy as Newcastle United clinched the Carabao Cup – it’s a victory that brought our community together in the most wonderful way. We’re so proud to share in this historic moment with such passionate fans.”
For Bill and the Hartford Court community, this was a memory to cherish forever. As Newcastle United basks in the glory of their long-awaited triumph, the passion of fans like Bill is the heartbeat of the club.
This comes after a long-held dream became a reality for Bill, who was given the chance to watch Newcastle United play at St James’ Park. On January 12, lifelong fan Bill fulfilled his dream of experiencing a live match, cheering Newcastle United to a 3-0 victory over Bromley in the FA Cup third round at the stadium.
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