Newcastle fan criticised for 'sick' Manchester United jibe

After Newcastle's 1-0 win against Manchester City at St James' Park on Wednesday (September 27) in the Carabao Cup, a man is seen appearing behind a reporter who is trying to get some reaction and report after the Magpies' victory. 

However, after the broadcaster mentioned that Newcastle had drawn Manchester United in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup, the man can be seen getting closer to the camera with several other individuals. 

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He then gestures over to the reporter, before saying: “What about Man United? Air disaster!”

The person broadcasting, who looks shocked by the remarks, says "That's not cool lads," before trying to regain his composure to continue the video.

The fan approaches the camera at St James' Park (Image: JBH)

After the video was shared online by @JBH_OFFICIAL88, with supporters calling for the Newcastle United 'fans' to be banned, people have condemned the man's comments - branding him "a disgrace to football".

The Munich Air Disaster, which occurred in 1958, saw 23 people die after a failed take-off on a flight carrying the Manchester United team.

The fan during the broadcast (Image: JHB/X)

Other Newcastle fans also reminded others that they lost two of their own fans in an aviation disaster after Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by Russian-backed separatists in Eastern Ukraine in 2014.

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Taking to the comments section of the video, one fan said: "I'm actually appalled, as a Toon fan I can confidently say we don't endorse this behaviour."

Meanwhile, another added: "That is shocking - I can't believe our fans behave like this, it's embarrassing."

Newcastle United have been contacted over the video.