Some massive games this weekend in promotion/relegation scraps. Wrexham V Charlton will be a cracker, fancy Charlton to beat them and take it to the last day. Flying at the minute, form is even better than when they beat us in the PO final. Won 15 of last 20, only lost twice and one of those was 1-0 away at Birmingham. Think they’re a real shout for play offs if they don’t manage to nick automatics.
This is one of those occasions when a million people will claim they were there ... ... like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club or Mags at the Gillingham game But I really was on the 'grassy knoll' with Pete Crosby and Steve Nattrass. Steve had roped in a soft lad from work who didn't like football but drove so we could get drunk. He had a brand new Rover, his pride and joy, and sat outside listening to the radio and waiting ... ... when we trudged into view, with mud all over us, his little face was a picture
I definitely wasn't there - but I am going to the 100 club next Tuesday Just found the full 90 on youtube
Brilliant on the 100 Club and great you've found the Wigan match. I'll be able to pick us out on that
Think it was mentioned on another threat how empty the Etihad was the other night. Just seen this, what a disgrace. Sadly the way the modern game is moving.
And you can watch, at home, with a hookey stream, cheap lager and waitress service ... ... no wonder people are losing interest.
Aye, we’re quite lucky our prices aren’t too bad still but they’re steadily increasing. Even the price of a pint in Sunderland now is £5-6 most places so the day out is becoming more and more expensive every season. For me it’s about that Saturday out having a few beers, getting a few bets and sampling the atmosphere before the match in the pub etc but last few seasons with us on Sky so much midweek I must admit I’ve missed a few matches I could’ve easily made because it was easier to just watch in the house rather than drive straight there for kick off and back once it’s finished. Real tough spot they’re in because casuals want as much football on TV as possible but as a season card holder I want as many Saturday 3pm kick offs as possible.
Is anyone keeping up with the drama in Madrid over the choice of Referee for the final against Barca. Incredible stuff. Called out a referee on the clubs official TV channel.. said referee has been getting death threats, kid getting bullied at school etc by the strangest fanbase on the planet (only just pipped the mags to that title). Referees association came out and rightly condemned them for Madrid to put out a club statement calling THE REFEREES unacceptable Enitled ****ing babies threatening not to play now. Hope Barca wallop them, again.
