Updated: 15 September 2025
From the Gallowgate to away days down south, Newcastle United chants are part of what makes following this club special. Loud, proud, and packed with Geordie humour.
Whether it’s belting out “Blaydon Races” or getting under the skin of the opposition, the Toon Army brings the noise. Every chant tells a story – of legends, heartbreak, hope, and pride in black and white.
Here’s a full collection of Newcastle United chants, past and present. Sing them loud, sing them proud.
See the best current Newcastle songs here.
1. Blaydon Races
The ultimate NUFC chant.
The club’s unofficial anthem. First sung in the 19th century, and written by Geordie Ridley, the song celebrates a somewhat rum journey to the event of the same name.
The Blaydon Races originally consisted of a horse race and fair, which the song alludes to, and it continued to be a huge event up until 1916.
Nowadays it’s the unofficial anthem of Newcastle United which you’ll hear played before kickoff at every St. James’ Park match.
2. Toon Toon Black and White Army
Celebrating the iconic black and white stripes.
One of the most recognisable chants in English football. Usually started by one fan and echoed by thousands in a booming call-and-response. It’s simple, powerful, and totally Geordie.
Like Ronseal, it does what it says on the tin and needs little further explanation as it celebrates the club’s ‘Toon’ nickname and famous black and white striped kit.
See Toon Toon Black and White Army lyrics
3. Who’s That Team We Call United?
Showcasing the loyalty of the Newcastle fan base.
A true terrace classic. Toon fans sing about supporting the team for ever more in one of the most famous Newcastle songs at both home and away games.
It’s the chant that best encapsulates the loyalty of the Geordie faithful, and has been heard for decades.
Exactly when and how it came to be is not known, however it’s likely that it was spawned in the late 60s, possibly around the time that bootboy culture came to be – as is explained below. The “we all know how to fight” lyrics may not be for everyone 60 years on… but the chant is certainly one of the best known in English football today.
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4. Geordie Boot Boys
The Geordie chant.
Dating from the late 1960s, Geordie Boot Boys is another testament to the loyalty of Newcastle fans and their local roots.
It’s the chant that most explicitly references the Geordie identity, and also the ‘Bootboy’ culture. Bootboys were the original ‘Casuals’. You’d spot them with their skinhead haircuts, work shirts and suspenders, short jeans and steel-toed boots.
This was, of course, back in the days when terrace culture was more fervid with fans packed tightly together and minimal segregation. It wasn’t a surprise to see fans injured from terrace surges.
All that being said, bootboys were impassioned, if intense, fans, and the spirit lives on with the Geordie Boot Boys chant.
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5. EIEIEIO Up the Premier League We Go
Celebrating Newcastle’s return to glory.
Heard often since Newcastle’s 2021 takeover, fans celebrate their rise back up the Premier League.
It’s not the most original chant, and can be heard at other clubs across the country, including those lower down the football pyramid who substitute ‘up the Premier League’ to ‘up the football league’.
However hearing the chant is most certainly a good sign as it indicates movement in the right direction. It’s been heard before when Newcastle jousted at the upper echelons of the Premier League under Kevin Keegan, Sir Bobby Robson and Alan Pardew.
Now it’s Eddie Howe’s turn to be serenaded as part of the chant.
See EIEIEIO Up the Premier League We Go lyrics
6. Sandro Ole Ole Ole / He Drinks Moretti
For Italian midfield sensation Sandro Tonali.
These chants pay ode to Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali, referencing his Italian roots and – of course – his distaste of Sunderland.
‘He Drinks Moretti’ was the original, but ‘Sandro Ole Ole Ole’ is more regularly heard now and, frankly, better.
The latter is probably the most heard chant nowadays – particularly on away days. But the former still gets some outings. Perhaps Sandro even sampled some of his favourite beer at Wetherspoons?
See Sandro Tonali chant lyrics
7. Anthony Gordon Running Down the Wing
For star winger Anthony Gordon.
This one’s for Anthony Gordon, Newcastle’s £50m winger, and remarks on his trademark wide runs.
It also comments on Newcastle’s return to Europe’s elite, indeed first being heard after they sealed qualification for Europe’s top club competition at the back end of the 2022/23 season: “We’re all going to Madrid”.
See Anthony Gordon Running Down the Wing chant lyrics
8. We’ve Got Bruno in the Middle / Bruno’s Magic Hat
Dedicated to midfield magician Bruno Guimaraes.
These are two of Toon fans’ odes to Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and are both heard frequently at Toon games for the skipper, alongside the simpler ‘Bruno Bruno Bruno’!
‘We’ve Got Bruno in the Middle chant references Bruno’s pivotal role at the heart of Newcastle’s midfield, and is another variation of the age old classic ‘We’re Gonna Win the Premier League’.
Bruno isn’t the only Newcastle player mentioned in the song, however, as it also pays homage to ‘Botman at the back’ and now ‘Wissa in attack’ to replace a certain previous centre forward.
‘Bruno’s Magic Hat’ is more for the diehards – you won’t hear the day trippers singing it.
See Bruno Guimaraes chant lyrics
9. He’s Brazilian
The Joelinton song.
This one’s dedicated to Newcastle’s ultimate redemption arc player, £40m man Joelinton.
Sung to the tune of Oasis hit ‘She’s Electric’, you’ll hear it belted out just about every time Joelinton goes crunching in on an opposition player. Which isn’t an altogether rare occurrence!
The chant cites Joelinton’s price tag: “he only cost 40 million”. If that might have been tongue in cheek at one point, the redemption arc now is such that you’d be hard pressed to find a powerhouse midfielder of his quality in the Premier League.
10. Eddie Howe’s Black and White Army
One for the manager.
Since Newcastle’s takeover, no one can be said to have had quite as much impact as manager Eddie Howe.
He transformed the team’s playing style from 5 at the back low block to front foot high press, connected the club back to the fans and brought European football back to Tyneside.
But Toon fans backed the boss from the beginning, with Eddie Howe’s Black and White Army heard at Howe’s first game at the club.
That’s not to be taken for granted, as predecessor Steve Bruce (perhaps unsurprisingly) never heard the fans sing about him.
See Eddie Howe’s Black and White Army lyrics
11. Tell Me Ma We’re Going to Wembley/Italy
Toon fans celebrate a trip to Europe or Wembley
This chant has a couple of variations. When Newcastle are heading for a cup final, fans tell their ma they’re going to Wembley. When they’re on the way to Europe, they let ma know they’re off to Italy.
2024/25 was a successful season in that we were able to hear both variations of the chant for the first time in a while, with the cherry on top being the League Cup win.
Here’s hoping there’ll be plenty more opportunities to hear it in the years ahead.
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12. The Lewis Miley chant
A homage to a local hero
The Lewis Miley chant, sung to the tune of 2 Unlimited’s “No Limit,” celebrates Newcastle United’s youngest ever Premier League goalscorer. Born in 2006 in Stanley, Miley has become a key figure in the midfield, playing alongside stars like Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton.
Debuting at St. James’ Park after his historic goal against Fulham, the chant captures the excitement and potential Miley brings to every match. His rapid rise and remarkable talent have quickly made this chant a fan favourite, echoing his youthful energy and the bright future ahead.
12. Have you ever seen a Mackem in Milan?
A dig at the Toon’s local neighbours
Possibly the most famous Newcastle song about Sunderland, this one is a playful jibe at the Mackems’ scant European outings.
Born during Newcastle’s 2003 draw at San Siro, it’s sung to a lively American folk tune, immortalised in fan gear, and a staple in the vibrant repertoire of Toon chants.
See Have you ever seen a Mackem chant lyrics
13. Oh when the Mags go Marching in
An English football classic
Not the most original, and variations of this number are heard up and down the land, but the ‘When the Mags go marching in’ chant is a rousing adaptation of the classic ‘Oh when the Saints go marching in’.
This anthem embodies the Toon Army’s unwavering support. Sung at St. James’ Park for decades, it remains a pivotal part of Newcastle’s vibrant chant tradition, celebrated among iconic tunes like ‘Toon Toon Black and White Army’ and ‘Blaydon Races’.
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14. We are the Geordies of NUFC
The die-hards’ favourite
Possibly a case of saving the best for last! This might not be the most recognisable song for the impartial observer or armchair fan, but ‘We are the Geordies of NUFC’ is one of the favourites for Newcastle’s die-hard fans.
Celebrating the club’s origin from the merger of two local clubs in 1892, it has been a fixture at matches for decades, symbolising the deep-rooted bond between the club and its supporters in a city which is one of the few one-club cities in Britain.
If you’ve ever wondered why it’s Newcastle United it’s thanks to this merger between Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End.
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