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How Newcastle fans can buy their own mini replica version of Wor Flags' magnificent surfer flag

Newcastle United fans can purchase their own mini version of Wor Flags' record-breaking surfer banner - with all the proceeds going towards the NUFC Fans' Food Bank.

The supporters' group unveiled their new 78m-wide and 54m-tall flag - which weighs a staggering 54 stone when compacted down, but stretches from the side of the pitch to the very back of the Gallowgate End, and from one side of the stand to the other, when unfurled - ahead of the final home game of the season against Liverpool earlier this month.

That display broke the European record for a flag held up at a football ground, and Wor Flags unveil amazing Gallowgate End-sized banner ahead of Newcastle United vs Liverpool, with observers from around the world wowed after seeing the Gallowgate End blanketed in the banner as the Premier League match was beamed around the world.

Wor Flags unveil amazing Gallowgate End-sized banner ahead of Newcastle United vs Liverpool 

Wor Flags have now confirmed that supporters can pre-order their own mini replica of the record-breaking banner from their website for just £6.

What's more, all of the profits from the sale will be donated to the NUFC Fans' Food Bank, which provides provisions for families in emergency need in the west end of Newcastle.

The flag was paid for by donations from more than 2,000 Newcastle supporters, which totalled in excess of £15,000.

The name of every single supporter who pledged money to help create the flag is emblazoned on the banner, which spells out the message 'We are the Mags' in the centre.

Newcastle United fans' group Wor Flags unveiled their record-breaking surfer banner ahead of the 3-2 defeat against Liverpool in May 2019 (Newcastle United)

At the bottom of the predominantly black-and-white-coloured flag is a re-imagined skyline of Newcastle, the North East and beyond. It features iconic city-centre buildings, but also those from the wider region; St James' Park, Grey's Monument and Newcastle's famous bridges are accompanied by Whitley Bay's Spanish City, Hadrian's Wall and the Angel of the North.

The flag was created by Polish firm Ultras1312 and took almost three weeks to print - From Poland to St James', via ferry: How Wor Flags made their Gallowgate-sized surfer flag a reality to bring the banner to St James' Park in time for the match against the Reds.

From next season, the record-breaking surfer flag will be display ahead of important home matches at St James' Park, and the smaller banner will now be sent-off to be repaired and will still feature ahead of future games, too.

From Poland to St James', via ferry: How Wor Flags made their Gallowgate-sized surfer flag a reality

'A Gallowgate End-sized banner': Wor Flags' most-ambitious NUFC project revealed - and how to donate 

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