‘Hope they weren’t on horseback’ - Newcastle ridiculed on Twitter after latest update

Our Newcastle fans here in the Transfer Tavern have certainly had their smiles wiped off of their faces today with the news that has broken.

The Magpies have been going along nicely this season and, of course, confirmed their promotion on Monday night with a comfortable win over Preston.

This week, then, was going to be one of celebration but things seem to have been curtailed with the Magpies being caught up in a police investigation today with raids being carried out at St. James’ Park.

For sure, then, this has ruined the mood somewhat amongst our Magpies at the bar whilst many opposing fans on Twitter have been quick to stick their oar in.

Here, then, is the best of the reaction to this big story:

BREAKING: Newcastle’s St James’ Park and West Ham’s London Stadium have been raided as part of a police investigation #SSNHQ

— Sky Sports News HQ (@SkySportsNewsHQ) 26 April 2017

@SkySportsNewsHQ Police confirm that no silverware was found

— Are we the Baddies? (@Angry_Klopp) 26 April 2017

@SkySportsNewsHQ Big Mike Ashley selling moody Lonsdale gear? The Shammers too

— seAn (@Sean_FootyMad) 26 April 2017

@SkySportsNewsHQ Arresting Jonjo Shelvey for impersonating a professional footballer? #Fraud Or the attempted murder of Harry Potter??

— Jas (@jaliachar) 26 April 2017

@SkySportsNewsHQ Apparently both clubs have claimed to be harbouring football players. Police have moved to investigate these wild claims.

— Paul French (@paulfrench51) 26 April 2017

@SkySportsNewsHQ @VitalHtafc Obviously this is part of the conspiracy by the EFL to keep NUFC in the championship.

— I like rats (@ed_kaye) 26 April 2017