Welcome to the website of the Newcastle Falcons Supporters ClubFirst of all, thank you for taking the time to browse our website.
The Supporters Club is run by the Supporters for the Supporters and as an independent body, however we could not exist without the support of The Falcons. All decisions relating to the Club are made by an elected committee or the membership as a whole by way of Annual General Meetings.
Hopefully you will find the information you are looking for, there are lots of links on the aptly named Useful Links page and also dotted throughout to point you in the right direction but if you want to contact us, have any questions or want to bring something to our attention please email by clicking here
If you are more old school and prefer to talk in person you will always find some of us for a warm welcome behind the posts (at the back under the clock) in the South Stand at home games.
If you have not yet registered for membership with the Supporters Club, why not? Further details can be found by clicking the Join Now! tab. Fees for the 2024/25 season are just £15 for a family membership for up to 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 18 years) living at the same address or £10 for an adult member. Membership runs from the 1st August to the 31st July.
I have a theory that the majority of people think the Supporters Club is purely for those wanting to travel to away games and while that was the reason it was set up in the first place it has spread out from that single objective and has the potential for so much more as well as providing a vital link directly between fans and management through regular committee meetings. Personally I feel the best way I can support the Falcons is by being a season ticket holder and also a member of the Supporters Club. I usually go to games on my own (cue sad violin music) so I joined the Supporters Club as a way to get to know a few people and feel a bit more involved and try to play a bigger part in all things Falcons, so why not do the same?
Our Aims for 24/25 Season:
1: To increase membership of the Supporters Club. 2: To provide away travel to as many away games as realistically possible (please check our Away Travel and Next Away Trip pages for the latest information). 3: To provide members with increased access to players and support staff. 4: To run exclusive prize draws during the season. 5: The reintroduction of the Player of the Month Award to be presented by a member of the Supporters Club. 5: To promote the Supporters Club.
As always the Supporters Club is working with Newcastle Falcons to make sure that together we provide a great rugby experience at Kingston Park and at as many away games as possible.
We are pleased to announce the return of the Player of the Month and are delighted to welcome The Busty Bakery as sponsors of the award. Please go to our Player of the Month page for more about the presentations and to see all the photographs from them.
The January Player of the Month award was presented to Callum Chick by Supporters Club member and falcons_faninthestand Anna Weites after the Caldy game on Sunday 9th Feb.
Thanks to Byron Weites for this artistic photograph
Supporters Club members with our sponsors.
during the Premiership Cup Group A match between Newcastle Falcons and Sale FC at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 22nd November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
We have set up a Whatsapp group for all Supporters Club members as an easy and quick way for us all to keep in touch and up to date with what any members are doing. All club members should have received an email about this already but if any missed it, or if there are any new members wanting to be included then let us know. (email by clicking here in the intro section at the top of the page)
Following on from filming for Fans in the Stand on Gallagher Premiership Unleashed (ITV’s Rugby Highlights Show) Anna will be continuing along similar lines on Instagram and TikTok. To view/follow in both apps go to falcons_faninthestand
A “short” journey down to Doncaster unsurprisingly meant our fullest coach of the season (so far! but hopefully we can beat that next time out)) and really nice to see such a mix of ages from young Seb, who is becomming a bit of a lucky mascot, up to…I will leave that bit blank but as I said good to see as providing a welcoming environment for all is something we pride ourselves on.
It did feel a bit strange and oddly civilised not to be leaving until 11am and to be back home before 8pm.
Castle Park is a really nice ground boasting the longest bar in Yorkshire although on Saturday it probably had the lowest takings in Yorkshire due to problems with the tills meaning most people just took their drinks as they couldn’t be bothered to join the hideously long queue for the one bar till that seemed to be working. Actually hideously long queues seemed to be the order of the day with the queue for the famous Donny pies even surpassing the bar till queue.
No mention of the actual game here, please see The Story So Far section on the View from the South Stand page for a few lines on that but you can see the ambitions the Knights have and how they can develop their ground for extra capacity (planning permissions already in place and approved I believe) should they win promotion.
Actually we should have marked Seb’s height on Kiran and use him as a measuring stick throughout the season
Seb meets Seb. I really should include surnames to help tell them apart.
A special mention to Murray McCallum for taking the time, as he always does to come and find and engage with Supporters Club members…top man.
Thanks as aways to Keith for arranging everything and a special thanks also to Jonathon for another of his quizes for the journey on the way down, general knowledge (or maybe general ignorance?) this time. A close result and recount needed for this one so the prize will be carried over to the Leicester trip.
The results and answers follow so like myself you can kick yourself…there were more I really should have known and some I just couldn’t pull out of the deepest parts of my brain where anything useful is burried under loads of totally unimportant and useless information…I know what osmosis is and how ox-bow lakes are formed which I’ve never needed since school so why I retain those pearls of wisdom but can’t remember what happened yesterday is beyond me…anyway.
Joint 1st place: Gordon, Byron & Rupe, Lisa & George and seat no 27 so I’m guessing someone forget to put their name on (schoolboy error!)
5th place: Vic & Caz
Joint 6th place: Neil, Anna and Georgina
I can’t upload the answer sheet as it doesn’t appear clear enough on the page so a quick recap of the questions with answers so as I said you can kick yourself.
Answers: 1, most popular TV show on Xmas day – Gavin & Stacey. 2, who painted the Mona Lisa – Leonardo da Vinci. 3, odd one out Bassenthwaite as it’s a lake and the others were waters. (a reminder to myself to read the question properly and probably get new reading glasses as I read Emmerdale instead of Ennerdale!!). 4, the former Knight and current Falcon pictured was John Kelly. 5, Au is the symbol for Gold. 6, a parliament is the collective noun for a group of owls. 7, Scott Mills replaced Zoey Ball on the radio 2 breakfast show. 8, Chevington is a cheese not a service station, 9, Brad Pitt has been married to both Jennifer Anniston and Angelina Jolie. 10, Gladiator 2 was the film sequel releaed in 2024, 24 years after the original. 11, Roald Dhal wrote Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. 12, it was Taylor Swift’s Era’s Tour. 13, Trigger always called Rodney Dave in OFAH. 14, Bob Mortimer was a Solicitor before being a comedian. 15, 15th Aug 2025 will be the 80th anniversay of VJ Day. 16, Isla Malvinas is know in the UK as The Falkland Islands. 17, the anagram – Rythmic Gymnastics. 18, the first vegetable grown in space – potato. 18, The Norfolk Black is a breed of Turkey. 19, The former Harry Potter and Downton Abbey star who died in Sept 2024 was Dame Maggie Smith. 20, photo was Alexander Armstrong. 21, Gordano is a service station (on the M5) not a cheese.
Even with the quiz the most keenly contested event of the day was between Caroline and Anna to see who could get the most “high prized selfies” I’m not sure how the scoring or ratings for this competition were worked out and it’s probably best not knowing! I don’t know the result either but wish Byron all the best having to referee this contest which I imagine is ongoing!
Anyone who has any photos from the day they would like to share please forward to me and I will include some on the Gallery page.
Remember to check out what a great job Anna is doing on Tik Tok and Instagram falcons_faninthestand
Further Afield
No Supporters Club trip to Pau but good to see Jean and friends flying the flag for us over there.
This isn’t the place for match analysis, there are reports and interviews from coaches and management on the main Falcons website so this is more about a supporter’s view of a matchday at KP as it really isn’t just what happens on the pitch that gets people through the turnstiles. Just look at last season with bigger crowds and great atmospheres in spite of the results, so, as a club we are getting a lot right, obviously we could do with that extra spark some on-field success would bring but I’m sure that isn’t far off.
I do have some real concerns about where rugby in general is heading with renewed talks of a UK league or even an Anglo/Welsh league as there would only be room for 8 English teams and with us being out on a limb up here we are always first to be written off anyway. I get the impression it would just be more convenient for the league if we weren’t included, so, exactly the same as on the pitch we have to use everything at our disposal off the pitch to make sure we are indispensable, as the north always has had and always will have a vital role to play. I for one love being a thorn in the side of the league and the other teams and we all need to make sure that continues.
I’ve mentioned before about it being a very different world now so we have to offer more. This season with every game being shown live on TNT we still want and need big crowds at KP so we have to make coming out on a Friday night through winter an appealing prospect, so, as already stated it’s not just a question of what happens for 80 mins on the pitch.
The crowd has a huge part to play, not just for much needed revenue but I firmly believe we can be the difference…100% Falcons, we are a team, we are all in this together. I’m sure everyone has heard Dimes and others repeat these and they aren’t just glib remarks but something for us all to take on board. I doubt the word complacent is in Dimes’ or the clubs vocabulary and it can’t be in ours as fans eiher, Wasps, Worcester, London Irish and Jersey…need I say more.
I know Rebecca Thompson, Alison Carthy, Smithy and others continually review and change what they do and what the Commercial, Retail and Media departments offer so credit where credit is due. Obviously I know there are lots of people involved in anything put on and anything tried so it seems a bit unfair to only mention 3 people but I don’t know everyone involved in everything behind the scenes, however I do know that everyone at the club from those heading departments to matchday bar and security staff and of course the Cast crew are all valued, vital cogs in the Falcons Machine so thanks to all.
“you are never alone at the Falcons” such a fantastic idea, something the Supporters Club is fully behind and hopefully all Falcons fans embrace, it doesn’t take much to say hello or ask if someone needs help if looking lost but things like that can make a big difference. Although we want coming to KP to be like a day trip to Mordor as far as away players are concerned we also want to show what a great and friendly place it is to come as a fan. Hopefully new fans coming along will feel welcome and integrated into the Falcons Family and keep coming back. Visiting fans also, I’ve spoken to fans from different clubs who always look for the fixture at KP as it’s top of their list when it comes to away trips. I like to think it’s because of our northern hospitality and not because it has been a guaranteed 5 points! I suppose time will tell and we will see if the same numbers come when they have to make the long journey home with tails firmly between their legs!!
To read about the new meet-up point click here
New to rugby or new to Kingston Park? Take a look at the First-Time Fan Guide
I mentioned at the time it was introduced that I was a big fan of Street Eats (especially being able to add it as a Bolt On) and the Fanzone. It’s always good to see the Junior Falcons having a great time, who wouldn’t want to spend some time with Flash and hats off to those attempting the crossbar challenge as well as anyone who manages to catch anything from the Merch Cannon.
I honestly feel we have so much to offer on a Matchday, whether it’s full on hospitality, a beer and some chips or any point in-between so come along, get involved and let’s really make a difference. There is far more on offer than a game of rugby to watch, a quick singalong to Sweet Caroline and a blast of Sam Fender over the PA.
Some photos from a fantastic night both on and off the field at KP as Saracens rolled into town no doubt fully confident of extending their lengthy winning streak against us, these as always are to give some idea of what goes on at KP on matchdays. Thanks as always to Chris Lishman, if you want to see the full gallery of photographs including those from the game on his website click here
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
during the Gallagher Premiership match between Newcastle Falcons and Saracens at Kingston Park, Newcastle on Friday 29th November 2024. (Photo: Chris Lishman | MI News)
Firstly, a few thank yous are in order. To all club members, for being members. To Gillian Watson, Lynne Crowe and Keith Evans for their time and commitment in keeping things going with just the 3 of them forming the committee this past season. To Chris Lishman for the use of his photographs. To Smithy for his help in promoting all things Supporters Club through the Falcons media and to Matt and Rebecca Thompson for all their time, help and support.
Obviously everyone is fully aware of how things went on-field and how we progress and move forward is a job for management and coaching staff and those who attended the talk-in have a much better idea of what to expect on the pitch. We already know the players and coaches who have left and those who have joined. I think we all know what Dimes is looking for in terms of players coming in and those that have moved to KP can be under no illusion of the battle they face but all seem fully up to the challenge and raring to go so I’m sure next season KP will be a “horrible place for visiting teams to come on a Friday night” and not just because of the weather or the distance.
We have to use everything at our disposal, if you are of a certain age and remember the football manager Malcolm Allison, if not he used to change the size of the pitch depending on who they were playing so if a team had good wingers he would make it as narrow as allowed etc, I don’t think we can do that although have never understood why there is such a difference in in-goal areas? What we can do is really take advantage of our home games…Friday night atmospheres, the weather. The atmosphere at places like Gloucester is worth a few points and a few key decisions to them every game so we need to do the same.
There are always positives to take and a big positive has been the group of players who have been here for a while, come through together, that have joined the 100 games club and who now form the core of our squad.
Chick, Blamire, Brocklebank and Pepper were among the most consistent performers in the premiership week in week out. Redshaw and Radders (even with just one boot) have shown in glimpses, even when starved of possession just what they can do and our younger players are making great strides and establishing themselves not just in age grade but forcing their way into match day squads which is all good for the future, let’s hope the recent intake into the senior academy can go on to do the same.
Even though the results have made pretty grim reading the atmosphere at KP has in the main been brilliant and crowds have been increasing, all of which is down to all the work going in to the Match Day Experience.
It’s a very different world these days with lots of competition for people’s time and money. People “expect more” and we have to offer more than a beer and a pie although nothing at all wrong with that it’s just everyone needs to be catered for and not just in terms of food and drink. Retail is now far more than selling the odd replica shirt and media is no longer just about producing a match day programme so credit where credit is due and I think we all need to appreciate how the whole match day experience is a continually evolving machine and what great jobs the Commercial, Retail and Media side of the Falcons do…it’s not just on field performances and results that get people through the turnstiles but what else we offer also, to everyone.
Talk In 10th Sept.
A really insightful and entertaining evening at KP. I think we all knew that Dimes is the very definition of “what you see is what you get” but I doubt many would have turned up expecting such an honest and open look at exactly what they have been working on and the goals for the season. I also think we knew that a major factor in the likes of Cameron Neild, Alex Hearle etc joining us was Dimes and that was evident in the way the 3 of the new arrivals (Cameron, Sammy and Alex) who drew the short straws (I’m guessing) and found themselves on the stage talked about him. A real shame Cam will be out for 2-3 months as I think he fits the “Dimes Model” for a player perfectly and with our small squad will be missed but everyone that has come in fits the same model as do the core of players still at the club and it also gives someone else a chance to come in and show what they can do and we will need players to do that. Most of the evening is covered by the Falcons version of the official secrets act and some of the more shall we say “descriptive wording” is not for anyone easily offended so I’m treading very carefully as were the players when it came to talking about the “talent show” it seems “what happens in Penrith stays in Penrith” and “what is said at the talk in stays at the talk in”. There is Smithy’s official report on the Falcons website (link below) which is as well written as always so probably no need for this but I didn’t want anyone thinking the official version was written with rose coloured spectacles, it is a true reflection and would hope that everyone knows that glossing over things isn’t in the Falcons DNA.
Thanks to all at the Falcons, not just management, coaches and players who gave their time but to everyone else involved in putting on and running something like this, it’s something Falcons do particularly well and in terms of what I took away from the evening was certainly the best I’ve been to so roll on the 20th and bring on Bristol and let us all remember we all have a part to play so come along and add your support and let’s send The Bears back on their long drive wishing they hadn’t made the journey.
To read the official report from the evening click here
Supporters Club AGMThe AGM was held on 31st July at 19.00 in a classroom at the Tap and Tackle, Kingston Park.
The seemingly annual mix up of rooms almost saw members of our group taken onto the pitch for a Falcons Fit session, I’m not too sure if that was a subtle or even very unsubtle hint! Anyway, location sorted and things got underway chaired by Gillian Watson.
A small group of the Supporters Club faithful in attendance who as well as being some of the nicest fans around certainly top the dedication and loyalty charts in the country. It was also great to see one of our younger members in attendance as after all it’s the next generation who are the life blood of not just the Supporters Club but the Falcons in general.
As we know last season was a difficult one for the Falcons, actually not just last season but the past few and it has been the same for the Supporters Club so the annual reports reflected that and maybe were a bit uncomfortable to hear in places but honesty and realism have to be paramount.
Colin Edge (Chair) had to step down just after the start of last season. Colin was always very humble about his role but he was a real driving force in the Supporters Club and his energy and knowledge and also connections/contacts are greatly missed. We all wish Colin well and hope to see him back at KP at some point.
I mentioned at this time last year when Emma Lane stepped down that we shouldn’t only thank people at that point but appreciate what they do all the time so a big current thank you goes to Gillian for stepping into the role of Chair and also to Lynne and Keith for all their efforts in keeping things together and going last season in difficult circumstances with only 3 committee members.
We aren’t a business, don’t produce anything, don’t have endless supplies to give or raffle yet we still have to navigate the post covid world, current financial situation and rocketing prices of things like coach hire. All members give their energy and time for free and it’s worth remembering that just as much time and effort goes into ideas that don’t come off as those that do. I was co-opted onto the committee last season so only have limited experience of what people like Emma were up against in trying to organise events, the words head, a, bang, brick, against, wall and your spring to mind, I’m sure you can arrange them into a well known phrase.
BUT…like The Falcons we are still here so it is not all bad news and that is in fact a big positive so we need to focus on that and keep trying to take the Supporters Club forward and see just what is possible.
To see the committee members for the coming season please head to the About Us Tab and pick Committee Profiles from the drop down menu.
Thanks to all members for their continued support, if there is anything you need to bring to our attention then get in touch by email (click here button in the intro section at the top of the page) or find one of us at a home game.
A special mention and thanks to Chris who takes all the matchday and event photographs for the Falcons and supplies us with any photographs we need. These really brighten up and add interest to our website, it would look very different without them so thanks again Chris.
I’m not sure what has happened to the photo galleries from each game on the new Falcons website, if anyone knows where they are please let us know but you can find them all on Chris’ website, where you will find not just sports images but some great landscapes from the whole of the north east, well worth a look.
To get to his website click here
