BBC · Mar 26, 2025
Sunderland fan endorses Dan Burn freedom
Defender Dan Burn scored the opening goal of the gameNewcastle United hero Dan Burn will be made an honorary freeman of Northumberland after councillors unanimously voted to back the plans.
Born in Blyth, the 32-year-old scored the opening goal in the Magpies' first Wembley triumph since 1955, with the team winning the Carabao Cup.
The freedom motion was even supported by county councillor who is a fan of the team's arch-rival, Sunderland.
Councillor David Bawn described Burn as a role model and said it went "beyond tribal allegiance to Newcastle".
Northumberland County Council convened an extraordinary meeting to confirm the honour.