Newcastle United has announced the date for an open-top bus parade through the city to celebrate their historic League Cup victory.
The club has set aside 29 March, following the international break, for the celebration of their Carabao Cup triumph on Sunday.
This marks the Magpies’ first major trophy since 1969 and their first domestic title in 70 years, with fans expected to flood the streets of Newcastle to cheer on the team as they parade the trophy.
Meanwhile, local hero Dan Burn, who was named Man of the Match, has been nominated for the Freedom of Northumberland.
The 32-year-old defender, born in Blyth, scored Newcastle’s first goal at Wembley in 25 years, helping secure a 2-1 victory over Liverpool.
Glen Sanderson, leader of Northumberland County Council, expressed his intention to nominate Burn, believing it would inspire young people to pursue their dreams.
“It’s a fantastic win for the region, and having a local lad like Dan play such a pivotal role makes it even more special,” he said.
The club revealed the date on its website, which features a countdown to the big day, with further details to be released soon.
Burn’s recognition doesn’t end there—Northumberland National Park has temporarily renamed Elsdon Burn Walk, near Elsdon, as “Big Dan Burn Walk” in his honor.
A park spokesperson noted that the site, once a defensive stronghold during the Border Reiver battles, is a fitting place to commemorate Burn’s and the team’s achievements.
“Northumberland National Park is vast and impressive—just like Dan himself,” they added, referencing the defender’s towering 6ft 6in (1.98m) frame.
Additionally, Burn’s former PE teacher, Dan Kennerley from The Blyth Academy, recreated the defender’s goal at Wembley.
Kennerley, who attended the final before heading back for school the next morning, told BBC Look North: “It felt like destiny—everyone believed he would score, and when that header went in, the whole stadium erupted.”