...... who's going and how? Last season I drove to the back of the away end, parked up, had a pub crawl and walked to Central Station to join the convoy ......... it was a great day out. This year sounds **** tbh but I'll still go. There's no way I'm sitting on a ****ty bus for hours getting bubbled into the ground. What's other people doing?
havnt got enough loyalty points - be pissed up somewhere watching it on the box in the town most likely
I'm in a box with a former client, which is a ****ing **** way to watch a derby, but at least gets me into the ground.
I will be if I sort out my membership. Need to renew the bugger otherwise I will be sat in the pub with VJ no doubt watching another defeat! I need to break this cycle
I'll be watching it from a pub as I did the 3-0 game. Don't have loyalty points to get me there. I am still waiting for a corporate invite which has been my last 3 visits to scum park. I wouldn't give those ****ers a brass farthing of my money directly.
FUMING football supporters have hit out after it emerged that Sunderland fans travelling to next month’s Tyne-Wear derby may have to do so on official coaches. The so-called “bubble trip” has been slammed by supporters and could mean that all of those attending in the away end at St James’s Park for the February 1 clash will have to travel on official coaches where they will be issued with their match tickets on board. The move was mooted at a Sunderland AFC branch liaison meeting although the club today said a number of options were still being looked at. Fans have branded the plan “a joke”, with many saying they will be inconvenienced by having to travel to the Stadium of Light to get on buses when they already live near to Newcastle. Scores of people were arrested as violence flared at last season’s Tyne Wear derby in Newcastle in April following Sunderland’s 3-0 win at the ground. Fans took to Twitter to voice their concerns. Luke Bowley wrote: “If this bubble trip is true, it’s another example of how atrociously Northumbria Police treat Sunderland fans.” Another user @safc1879_ wrote: “Might not bother doing Newcastle away if its a bubble trip. Might have a student ticket for sale if it is. Absolute joke.” Janet Rowan, of the Chester-le-Street supporters branch of Sunderland AFC, was at the branch meeting where the proposals were discussed. “Everyone is trying to get some sort of compromise that the police are happy with,” she said. “Things haven’t been finalised, and I know that the club are looking at putting on alternative routes so that fans wouldn’t all have to travel to Sunderland. “I can understand the police’s problem because for the derby at the Stadium of Light they can close off Sheepfolds, but St James’s is in Newcastle city centre where there are loads of back alleys where people can be hiding.” A spokeswoman for Sunderland AFC said a number of options were being looked at for arrangements for the game. A Northumbria Police spokesman said: “We are still working with clubs and other partners regarding arrangements for this upcoming fixture and the information will be released in due course.”
It looks like once again Sunderland fans are going to be punished for the behaviour of Newcastle fans. When they come to Sunderland they stop Sunderland fans using the Metro at St Peter's and even shut off the Sheepfolds to home fans to accommodate the Skunks. When we go there it is a different story and it is always Sunderland fans who have to face inconveniences..
RAW isn't being a Sunderland fan akin to staring into a convenience every week? Sorry couldn't resist. It does seem odd that they would have one rule for one set of fans and a different rule for another without any reason based on previous behaviour (that I am aware of). Good luck for the rest of the season but for gods sake I hope we finally get back to stuffing you in the league as the recent trend in the derby has not been to my fancy.
Nope. Early kick-off confirmed for Tyne-Wear fixture. The forthcoming Tyne-Wear derby, scheduled for Saturday 1st February 2014, will now kick off at the earlier time of 12.45pm. Supporters are advised that the game has not been selected for TV broadcast on this occasion. An announcement will be made regarding official transport to St James’ Park for Sunderland fans in due course. http://www.safc.com/news/club-news/2014/january/derby-ko-time-changed
Not that bad a trip... Quick bus ride from the Stadium of Light - I'm sure they'll pick you up on the way!!
It's not though mate..They make you get on the bus at a ridiculous time before the game, they then keep you sitting there for yonks before taking you on a round about route which takes over an hour..
Going to probably be in Vegas, will have to find a pub that's open at about 4.45am and showing it. I am sure there is one as I watched it once before over there. I cannot promise to be sober my mag brother will be with me so I would expect some fireworks.
Well I won't even be watching it. Saturday is a day I work. Wonder what change in luck this will bring!
Sunderland AFC fans attending the Tyne-Wear on February 1st 2014 are being advised of new travel and ticketing arrangements for the fixture, which will kick off at 12:45pm. After consultation with fans groups, the respective Safety Advisory Groups, Newcastle United FC and Northumbria Police, the club’s plans will build on last seasons’ coach travel arrangements, which received positive feedback from SAFC fans. All Sunderland supporters attending the game will be required to travel to St James’ Park on official transport. This will include a fleet of buses departing from the Stadium of Light and official supporters’ branch transport, with designated rendezvous points along the route. Further details will be released in due course. Transport, including the official supporters’ branch coaches, will be provided free of charge by Sunderland AFC. Fans are advised that SAFC’s terms and conditions of issue for tickets for the game will clearly state that official transport must be used in order to gain access to St James’ Park. Supporters will also be required to leave St James’ Park on the official transport provided. Sunderland AFC’s head of safety, Paul Weir, said: “The safety of all fans at the derby is our priority. We also understand the need by all parties to consider the safety of people going about their day to day business in Newcastle. “We have consulted with fans groups regarding the implementation of these new arrangements and whilst we recognise that some of our fans may be inconvenienced, we are working to minimise this as much as possible. “We have liaised closely with Safety Advisory Group members, who are in full support of the new arrangements and this is an on-going process to make the derby a safe and enjoyable event for everyone, with a view to continuing to make it better in the future. “I would like to thank our fans for their positive input so far and I am confident that these new arrangements will be a success." Further information will be announced in due course regarding departure times and details for the official transport.
