Geordie Saint

Aye, was a good week that. Was at the 1st two. Carlisle was my first ever away game with Newcastle. Went as a 15 year old in 1982. Terrible showing and a 2-0 defeat in the old 2nd division. The regular away trippers around me were seething at such a display but I was just thrilled to be at an actual away game. Can remember one visit not too many years ago for a 'friendly' when we received a less than warm welcome. Despite that I generally want Carlisle to do well.

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Had a train trip to a Barrow game booked before football was halted. Trying to get round the 92 league grounds, although I think it's down to 90 since the demise of Bury and Coventry sharing with Birmingham. Currently on 75 at their current homes. Was gonna risk going to Barrow in anticipation of them hopefully gaining a league two place but had to cancel.

Looks a cracking old place that. Love the 'character' ☺ of the older grounds and pleased I grew up watching the game at some good old venues. Sadly they are all being gradually replaced by functional but dull new builds. On the non league scene down here, I get to the odd Dunston game. They're only a few miles from me. Sure they're in the same league as Workington. Will look out for the fixture over there. Wouldn't mind a trip, tier restrictions allowing of course.

Cheers. Maybe next year, hopefully.

Alright CS? Was all set for a few days at Stanwix park in Silloth before the latest so called lockdown scuppered it. Ended up in York as plan B for a slightly shorter break before it all kicked in.

Slightly off topic, sorry, but anyone know if buying a 1983/84 style saints top is possible anywhere? It was the Adidas 2 stripe one with the Grahams Buses logo on, although getting one with such logo on is no doubt asking a bit too much. Wore that shirt 1st season I watched saints and I think it was a great shirt.

Good job they won't meet Coventry (unless it's in the cup) next season. That Jimmy Hill statue would have been getting pulled down by the mackems Colston style. They hate him and still hold a grudge from the 70s. He was Cov chairman and they were playing Bristol City. Both teams were in the relegation battle with Sunderland. The Cov game ko'd late and played out the draw both teams needed to stay up at Sunderlands expense. Claims of conspiracy of course.

A re-arranged game. Typically I'd travelled up for the postponed Saturday game. Ended up spending all day in the 'Hole in the wa'. God I was drunk that day. Escorted back to Glasgow on the train by a pal who says I was singing woof woof black and white army at someones dog.

Hope so, but we've been through so many 'fake overs' I will remain sceptical.

While I'd love it to happen. I think there's little/no chance of this becoming reality. Why would he? Why would any established premier league player join a club with no other aim than to avoid the drop? Only players that might fancy a stint at NUFC are those up and coming/from abroad who can use it as a stepping stone. A club that simply does nothing other than exist and make the numbers up under the current regime.

Worksop now HSS. Been around but always a saint.

☺️ Of course. He was toon saint on here for a long time.

Me and my daughter the only regulars but we've managed to rope a few in for trips over the years. Photo taken post diddy cup final, outside Electric bar, Motherwell. h

I'm not saying you're wrong St Ricky but I've never heard such links living just up the road and coming into contact with Sunderland fans a lot in everyday life. Surprised.

Once asked if I could borrow Batman forever but they said no, I had to bring it back next day.

Judging by some of the reactions in this vid JR needs one or two good results. Particularly venomous, and racist comments around the 10 minute mark. They can have Steve Bruce back if they like.

The wafer cup eh? It's never been the same since they re-named it the Europa league 🙂

Not one of my better days 😧.

Couple of lads, one of them a Scot (Adam Barlow) my wife informs me, were playing bar football. He scored and said 'Mon the Buddies. Other lad said who are They? He simply said St Mirren in reply. I was quite pleased we got a mention to be honest. The little things in life eh?

They're an understandably angry set of fans just now. Maybe they need a scapegoat.

i thank JR for his time with saints. Just soooo wish he'd joined any other club in the world than SAFC .

Think that guy on Monday has tourettes. There was a lot at stake though.

Hopefully at least match Hamiltons result on Saturday. Beat Hamilton then we'd just need to match Hamilton on the last day. Could even lose to Dundee if Hamilton only manage a draw....I think anyway.

A distant memory now but it has been known.