Sky news just tweeted that two of the people on the MH17 flight were Newcastle fans on their way here. So sad.
News reports in UK identifying the two fans killed. One had been here in 1985 following Newcastle. This major Newcastle newspaper suggests fans leave condolences and tributes in the comments beneath the article:
http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-new...
"John Alder, known to fans as John ‘The Undertaker’, is believed to have been making his way to New Zealand to watch the Magpies in their pre-season tour.
John, of Gateshead, believed to be in his 60s, was well-known among Toon fans as he always wore a suit to the game.
The Toon fan has only ever missed one game since 1973 and travels to every away match. He has been to America, Thailand and New Zealand to watch his beloved team..."