Geordie Saint

Off work and no Newcastle game on Sat April 20th so a chance for me to get up for a game. Assuming saints finish top 6. Surely even they can't let that slip, can they? It's Scottish cup semi final weekend then. Hearts, Celtic, Rangers all involved so I'm guessing there won't be any top 6 SPL fixtures as a result?

Been a while I know, but how did it go?

Lad at work down here said he fancied the home top so when i seen this offer i took advantage. Someone else turning heads with their Saints gear on soon 🙂. Ordered yesterday morning and delivered by 10 am today. Excellent! Really happy with the fit too. Couldn't fathom out how to order 2 in different sizes on line so took a gamble on a size up on my usual.

Not long back. After much uncertainty everything fell into place. Trains ran, game was on and I got to see the lesser spotted saints away win. Even rarer at Pittodrie by all accounts. My heart did sink for a moment when the Aberdeen fan on the train near me told his mates there would be an 11 am pitch inspection. We were due to get off at 11.05. I e-mailed afc and they swiftly replied to say pitch was fine and game good to go....and relax! Both team and support were fantastic yesterday. A bit like Newcastle it's like being on one big rollercoaster ride. Got out for a good few pints in Aberdeen last night and enjoyed them despite having to run from bar to bar to try, in vain to dodge the incessant rain. Breakfast was funny when one or two Aberdeen fans were moaning this morning 😃. A good end to 2023. All the best for the NY everyone. COYS and Howay the Toon.

Aye, keeping a nervy eye on the trains. Bit confusing cos Scotrail appear to be running trains between Edinburgh and Aberdeen ok but LNER have replacement busses. Hoping we at least get the match out the way then bad weather passes quickly overnight and we get back alright on Sunday.

Decided to go for it. Unexpectedly been able to drag the wife up there with me for a stay in the Copthorne. A step up from my usual travelodge/premier inn. She's not going to the game. Maybe a good thing as the last one was a 4-1 hiding at Livingston. Ordered my ticket today and been assured any tickets, including mine will be taken up there and be able to pick up from the Aberdeen ticket office. Sod Xmas, I'm looking forward to my Aberdeen trip.

After your advice I got a reply from an email to Karin saying while she won't be attending personally, one of her colleagues can meet me there with a ticket should I decide to travel. Decision to be made now 🤔.

Cheers for the advice folks. Just a thought at the mo and in reality probably won't happen. Would probably struggle to justify the cost tbh. Would probably need to stay over as would be relying on train or train and bus combo. Yes SS I did drive to Dundee once but that's a bit too far for me.

Fantasising, about a last minute trip to Pittodrie. If Fantasising is the right word lol. Think that's the only SPL ground I've yet to visit. Would be good to get there before they move. What is the likelihood of paying at the gate? The last minute aspect will be to keep an eye on the weather and chances of the game being on.

Was thinking the exact same about the classic strip. 1st one I seen Saints live in.

Sure there was talk of them relocating. Personally quite pleased with this news. Only completed 'doing the 92' at Forest Green in August so hopefully this will delay any move and having to make another visit. Not a bad city Bristol so wouldn't be the end of the world.

Train broke down on the way home too. Arrived back in Newcastle at about 2 am and had to start work at 6. Was only on a casual week to week basis at the time so had to make it in to keep my chances of being taken on. Was an absolute nightmare but I'm still working for them 30 years on anyway.

Likewise regarding the distance but love the train with a few cans. Strikes are a major pain in the arse though. Turned Ross Co away into an almighty mission last season.

Took me by surprise but Glennifer Thistle got a HT mention at the Newcastle v Burnley game yesterday. Think the announcer said U12s. There was a white 'Marbil' coach parked up outside too. Sure saints fans use those buses?

Bizarre scenes in the Dunston v Gateshead friendly last night.

I could only read Peter Godfrey (mid 80s) and Scott Walker. Without looking him up I'd guess late 90s/early 00s?

Those Arsenal fans had a cheek getting on Brightons backs. Their lot did exactly the same at Newcastle a week earlier. The "big 6" think they can do what they like though.

Top one Molinuex?

Thought we were in for a repeat of the 1-0 home loss in 96 when we blew the title. Battered them 1st half without success then Cantona popped up with a 2nd half winner. The rest is history. Thankfully I was wrong today.

Sad news. I believe he played in my 1st ever saints game v Aberdeen on or around Xmas eve 1983 iirc. A long time ago and memory is sketchy but I do remember him being highly thought of. RIP Billy.

In Benidorm now. Took a bus trip up the road to Calpe and spotted a couple getting off the bus. Noticed the bloke had a Mechelen sweatshirt on so I got talking to him. Turns out he was their physio for 34 years, now retired. His face lit up when I mentioned saints. "Ah St Mirren". You could see the memories flooding back as he started to reminisce. He told me many of his mates regard their Paisley trip as their best ever.

Lass from Paisley on Blankety Blank just now. Bradley Walsh was saying how he has family in Paisley.

I can remember a game Newcastle played at Coventry in the 90s. Our keeper Shay Given put the ball down ready to kick it long when suddenly Dion Dublin appeared from behind him and put it in the net. The joke at the time was that Shay was the only Irishman who didn't know where Dublin was.

Pleased the game won't actually have any VAR decisions. Would never catch the train home.

Tickets on sale at the ticket office til KO Sunday?