Geordie Saint

Gateshead FC play all season and earn a play off place only for them to be told they can't go up. They're basically playing for nothing other than a chance to win the FA trophy unless something changes. Real shame for them. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68869062

So...to summarise, so long as Aberdeen don't win the cup then 5th place gets a European place of some sort? Should have had a pen for handball before HT.

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.