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'''The Mag''' is an independent magazine written by and for the supporters of [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] in [[England]].
The first issue of the Mag came off the press in [[1988]] after its founders were inspired by the general [[football (soccer)|football]] [[fanzine]], [[When Saturday Comes (magazine)|When Saturday Comes]]. The Mag became the first [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] fanzine. Over the years, other [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] [[fanzine]]s followed - The Number Nine, Talk of the Tyne, Half Mag Half Biscuit and Toon Army News to name just some. However The Mag has outlived all of these publications, proving a popular read with a large number of [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] supporters worldwide, and a well respected publication throughout the field of football fanzines.
In recent years, The Mag has spawned a spin off [[fanzine]] called ''[[True Faith Magazine|True Faith]]'' which takes a slightly different look at [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] to The Mag by focusing on nostalgia, memories, music, fashion and fan culture.
In January [[2006]] the Mag celebrated its 200th issue, at the same time as [[Alan Shearer]] scored his 200th competitive [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]] goal, equalling [[Jackie Milburn]]'s club record.
== See also ==
*[[True Faith Magazine]]
*[[NUFC.com]]
*[[Newcastle United]]
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