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Durham University project interviews Newcastle United women fans

The forgotten voices of 1950s female football fans have been recorded by an academic.

Dr Stacey Pope, of Durham University, spoke to 50 Newcastle United fans who recalled things like not being able to use men-only toilets at St James' Park.

Dr Kevin Moore, of the National Football Museum, said it was "unique" to focus on women, the "hidden part of football's history".

The stories have been logged on a website which features the testimonies.

Women can be found talking about matchdays, the barriers they faced in being fans, the FA Cup victories and the heroes of the day such as Jackie Milburn and the Robledo brothers.