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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-27 · 25 entries checked · 19 flagged · 37 issues confirmed · 19 corrected · 18 still open
Blaydon Races — The tune is based on the American song 'On the Road to Brighton' (also known as 'Brighton'), but it was written by John P. Ordway, not Lon Morris, and it dates from the 1850s, though the specific year and minstrel origin are debated; 'Lon Morris' is not a reco
Blaydon Races — The naming ceremony for locomotive 91111 'Blaydon Races' took place on 6 June 2012 at Newcastle station, but it was attended by former Newcastle United player John Beresford, not Alan Shearer.
Leazes End — The claim that the stadium reached a capacity of 36,610 in 2000 is incorrect; after the 2000 corner fill-in, the capacity was approximately 52,000.
Fred Stewart Stand — The 'DID YOU KNOW' section states 'the club has no notable figure by that name in its history' and 'no Fred Stewart', but Fred Stewart was Newcastle United's manager from 1907 to 1910, leading the club to the FA Cup final in 1908 and winning the First Division
Joe Harvey — Harvey was not the club's longest serving captain; that distinction belongs to others (e.g., Bobby Moncur or earlier captains).
Joe Harvey — The claim that Harvey was suspended alongside Len Shackleton in 1946–47 after striking over poor accommodation is inaccurate: the strike/dispute occurred in 1946, but the suspension and public apology were for a different incident involving a dispute over bonu
Bob Stokoe — Stokoe was sacked by Sunderland in March 1976 during his first managerial stint at the club.
Shaka Hislop — Newcastle finished second in 1996–97, but they were ahead of Arsenal by 2 points and Liverpool by 4 points, not on goal difference.
1986-87 FA Cup — Newcastle United did not reach the 1986-87 FA Cup final; they were eliminated in the fourth round by Oxford United.
1986-87 FA Cup — The final score and opponent (Liverpool, 2-0) are fabricated for the 1986-87 FA Cup; Liverpool did not play in that final.
1951 League Championship — Jackie Milburn scored 33 goals in the league that season is incorrect; he scored 21 league goals.
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