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Official Twitter Account of the Newcastle Vikings American Football Team. Based at Druid Park, Woolsington. 🏆 BAFANL NFC Central 1 Division Champions 2023
Newcastle, England
Joined February 2014
📅 CONFIRMED SCHEDULE 📅 Here is our schedule for our inaugural season in the Premier Division North 💪 Hope to see you there!
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WEEK 2 GAME DAY CAPTAINS As we kick off our 2025 home campaign against the @coventryphoenixafc , we’re proud to announce our Game Day Captains for Week 2! #56 Robbie Brumpton #5 Misba Islam #52 Henrique Baptista-Borges #7 Matthew Wilson
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Partnering with @vikings_afc and @NFLFLAG providing staff CPD earlier in the year, our students had a fantastic day in the ☀️and we even attracted schools out of the area from Corbridge and Yarm! A massive thank you to @vikings_afc for assisting and referring on the day 😁🏈🏟️
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We were VERY excited to stage our 1st @NFLUKIRE Flag event for Yr5/6 on Friday with @NorthTynesidePE & it did not disappoint. Huge thanks to @GosEastMiddle for hosting & providing leaders AND the volunteers from @vikings_afc who officiated the games for our 7 teams What a day😀
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We can’t wait to see you out there! 🏈💪 Got questions? Drop us a message—we’re happy to help! 🏈 Round Two – Open Day Session! 🏈 📅 Date: 2nd March 2025 🕑 Time: 2–4 PM 📍 Location: Druid Park, Woolsington, NE13 8DF
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What to Bring: ✔️ Boots ✔️ Gumshield ✔️ Water ✔️ Suitable clothing ✔️ Helmet & Pads (if you have them)
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👉First-Timers: Sign a waiver & enjoy 3 sessions with no commitment. 👉Uniball Players: Transitioning to Adult Football? Come get stuck in! 👉Experienced Players: Switching teams? Come meet the squad & see what we’re about! Just bring your energy, enjoy the game, have fun!
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Missed the first one? No worries—here’s your next chance to get on the field! 🚀 Whether you're brand new to the game, moving up from Uniball, or a seasoned player looking for a new challenge, we’d love to see you there. This is a kitted session, so come ready to play! 🎉
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into an elite-level player and a team leader, and I am delighted to get to work with him again." With Taylor back in the squad, the Vikings are gearing up for an incredible season ahead! Stay tuned for more re-signing news as we continue building towards 2025. 3/3
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work ethic, and passion for the game make him an invaluable part of the Vikings’ roster. 🏆 Head Coach Kevin O’Reagan had this to say about Taylor’s return: "Taylor is back for 2025! One of the first North East Academy graduates, his work ethic & maturity has developed him 2/3
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🚨 Taylor Walton is back for 2025! 🚨 The Newcastle Vikings are thrilled to announce that Taylor Walton is returning for the 2025 season! 🏈 A product of the @theneaaf , Taylor has grown into a dominant force on the field and a key leader within the team. His commitment, 1/3
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🏈 The 2025 Season Has Begun – And What a Start! 🏈 What a way to kick off the year! Our first Open Day of 2025 was one of the most successful in Newcastle Vikings history, with an incredible turnout of new faces and returning players all hungry to hit the field.
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📅 NEWCASTLE VIKINGS 2025 SCHEDULE 📅 We’re back and ready to take on our 2nd season in the Premier Division North! 💪 Check out our full schedule below to catch all the action! 🏠 Home games are marked with B&W logos. They will be played at Druid Park. #Vikings2025
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Thanks for your continued support, and let’s make next season one to remember! #VikingsFamily #MerryChristmas #AllMenAreMortal
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2025 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to hit the ground running in the new year. Be sure to keep an eye out for open days and fixture announcements coming soon! 📷 We’ve got big things ahead, and we can’t wait to share the journey with you all.
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🎄🎅 Merry Christmas from the Newcastle Vikings! 🎅🎄 We want to take a moment to wish all of our amazing fans, players, and staff a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉 2025 is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to hit the ground running in the new year.
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Coach O'Reagan had this to say on our new signing: “Henrique brings top level quality and experience to the Defensive Line and a passion for the game as a whole that is both refreshing and invigorating. The benefit he is going to bring to the NEAAF as a whole is going to be huge
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Most recently Henrique played a full year in the Austrian Football League with AFC Rangers before moving to the North East and joining the North east Academy as their new Head Coach. 2/3
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🚨 Henrique Baptista-Borges Signs with the Vikings 🚨 Starting his career with the University of Sheffield and then moving onto Leeds Beckett, Henrique then spent the majority of his Career with the Sheffield Giants. 1/3
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