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Newcastle v Man United (1972): The Red Army’s Worst Day?

In 1972, Manchester United’s travelling supporters arrived at St James’ Park expecting to dominate Newcastle’s home turf. Instead, the Red Army found themselves trapped in the away end, forced to flee through hostile streets and pursued by determined Geordie mobs. It became one of the most dramatic away days of the early football hooligan era, long before organised firms became household names.

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