Man On A Mission.

Just had this sent to me by NUST.

It's about a Pompey fan who I hope will get a great reception when he gets to SJP.

I've always liked the old falling down Fratton Park stadium and it's loyal fans, who I place alongside ourselves as true footballing fans.
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Scott McLachlan is on a mission and he is heading in the direction of St.James’ Park, 1000 miles walked and over 40 clubs visited, here Scott explains what this is all about when he had the original idea;

'2012 is going to be an inspiring year for Britain and for Sport. I also wanted it to be an inspiring year for me!

I love football, and I am a fan of Portsmouth Football Club (Pompey). I’ve supported my team since I was a child. Being born and raised so close to the ground its fortunes have been a big part of my life, even continuing whilst living away from the City for many years now. Football is a passion and I proudly work for the Pompey Supporters Trust in trying to secure Fans a say in how the club is run and we are currently working to buy the club.

Late in 2011 I was thinking about which resolutions I could make to really make 2012 a year that would personally improve my life. It was when I thought about how to get fit that my mind turned to perhaps doing something momentous and amazing.

So… in August 2012, I am going to quit my job, put on my walking boots and travel the length and breadth of the country between each and every football league ground. There are 92 in all – it will take me over 7 months and is a challenge that has never been attempted before.

I decided that I would take this opportunity in my life to do something I could be very proud of. My ambition was to:

Catch people’s imaginations
Raise some significant money for my chosen good causes and others
Promote Fan unity as I go
So, in a nutshell, what is “Walk the 92”?

“Walk the 92” is walking to all the league grounds in all 4 professional divisions in the space of 8 months. I will attempt to see a match at every league ground I have not seen a match at before. This may prove impossible, but its one of the aims of the Walk.

 

wow

 

Get a good reception at London Road do you think?

 

I was just about knackered going to Fulham and back.

 

Going was fine, coming back wasn't so good.

 

You could say that.

 

Thought everybody did.

Not a great game or result.

 

Sun 25th Nov Southampton away.

Wed 28th Nov Stoke away.

Mon 10th Dec Fulham away.

Pretty hectic fortnight with nothing to show for it.

 

Wish we could stick to 3:00 pm kick off's on Saturday, much better all round. Some of the departure times and returning home times are ridiculous.

 

i really like the pompey fans. grounded and old school.
well done the lad.

 

Always found Pompey fans to be great, especially down at their place.