Newcastle United to commence Remembrance Day tributes at Tottenham Hotspur cup tie | OneFootball

The Carabao Cup tie falls as the closest domestic home fixture to Remembrance Sunday, giving players, staff and fans a chance to pay respects to those who have lost their lives in conflict. 

A pre-match tribute will take place at St. James' Park, with players also set to wear poppy-adorned shirts which will be auctioned to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. 

BEFORE KICK-OFF

As both teams enter the pitch, they will be joined by local service personnel from 5th Battalion of the Regiment of Royal Fusiliers based in Newcastle upon Tyne, RAF Boulmer from Northumberland and HMS Calliope, whose local offices are in Gateshead. 

Fans will also witness a pre-match display coordinated by Wor Flags. 

MINUTE'S SILENCE

Members of the armed forces will lay wreaths in the centre circle before uniting with players, staff, officials and fans to observe a minute's silence. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to join the period of silence, during which The Last Post will be played by a bugler from the British Army. 

COMMEMORATIVE SHIRTS 

Newcastle United players will wear shirts displaying poppies for both the Spurs cup tie and the away Premier League fixture against Brentford on Sunday 9th November. The commemorative shirts will be signed by players and made available for auction by MatchWornShirt.  

All proceeds are donated to the Royal British Legion, supporting veterans and their families across the UK. Auctions begin at kick-off and bids can be placed - here. 

UNITED FOR VETERANS 

Alongside matchday commemorations, the club will host an invitational veterans' gathering at St. James' Park on Thursday 6th November. The event will welcome former service members for an afternoon of connection and reflection ahead of Remembrance Day.  

Veterans wishing to register interest in attending should contact: supporter.services@nufc.co.uk

WAR MEMORIAL AT ST. JAMES' PARK 

Fans can also pay respects to the Armed Forces in their own time at St. James' Park's War Memorial Garden, located behind the Milburn Stand. Bearing the words 'Lest We Forget', the memorial carries the names of all 23 former Newcastle United players who passed away during the First and Second World Wars. 

POPPY PIN BADGES 

Magpies fans can also show support for their team and for the Royal British Legion with Newcastle United poppy pin badges on sale in official club stores at St. James' Park and Metrocentre.  

Priced at £6 each, all profits benefit the work of the Royal British Legion.