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Heard John Anderson saying "points on the board and staying in the premier league is what it's all about". That's this current club summed up ☹

Weird seeing away fans in the old Gallowgate corner. I can remember them being there briefly but can't remember any arriving/leaving. Struggling to imagine the logistics of getting them in and out when I think about it. If that makes any sense ☺

I think fans are allowed in at all steps below the Northern League mate! Cheers. Hopefully get to Blue Star v Ponteland playing down the road from me, providing the wife gets the all clear from tonights covid test that is. Was thinking i was in for an unexpected game to watch then that came up ☹. Hopefully she'll get a swift all clear.

Are we allowed into alliance games this weekend? Confused by the info I've seen so far?

Was convinced we were gonna win that cup that year. Completely blew it.

Hard choice. A few stand out. Mcghee v Leicester in a 5-4. I think he scored a great last min winner v Bradford around the same time. There was a very late comeback v Fulham on bonfire night 1983 in our KK inspired promotion season. I think we were 2-1 down after 90 mins and won 3-2. Enjoyed an own goal by Steve Walsh at Filbert St for Leicester to win us the game when we had a very real chance of a disastrous relegation to the 3rd division. He scored at both ends. Then there's the 2nd Shearer goal at old Trafford in the semi v Spurs. I hadnt been at either the semi or final the previous season so to be there when we'd almost certainly clinched another final place was fantastic but that David Kelly winner v Portsmouth takes some beating. Sheer relief.

Me and a work mate had vowed that if we won it we'd run naked through the George and Dragon from the old Eldon Square entrance and out of the exit to the bus concourse for those who can remember. Our blushes were spared but I'd have gladly got locked up for seeing it through.

Sick of him talking up the opposition. Can't wait til we draw Marine in the 3rd round of the cup and he tells us "It's never easy coming to these places. They're a good side and they've had to win 7 games to get to this stage so that's no fluke. We know we're gonna be in for a battle"

?? fantastic. Funny, had been wondering where he was. Very entertaining. I'm coming down to their level I know, but laughing at SAFC is the only pleasure we get nowadays.

Just been looking back pages trying to find some story about him going to play in the US...American.. 2nd division before I realized what this was saying. Sorry for the confusion. Still amazed that he'd had such an illustrious career and joined NUFC at the time, when we'd struggled for years and seemed devoid of hope.

Sunderland has been in tier 3 for a few years now ☺

The way i understand it, it depends on which level in the pyramid and which level of covid restrictions apply to a particular area. eg: Sat gone, Blue Star (northern alliance) could only have 40 fans in. Dunston (northern premier league) could have 200 and i believe the northern league games have a capacity of 150.

The FA Cup will do what Leyton Orient had to do in the League Cup, and force teams with positive cases to forfeit. Dunston have already fell victim. Forced to forfeit their tie at Whitley Bay after positive covid tests.

What's the situation with fans attending local non league games this weekend since the latest restrictions then? Behind closed doors, games off, or games on with fans allowed in?

Blue star lost 2-1. Think delaval were the whipping boys last season too. The only blue star game I've been to was a 7-0 win against the same opponents last season.

Was absolute stuff of dreams when world superstar KK signed for 2nd division US as a player.

Fantastic! Spinetingling viewing that. God I wish I could feel so passionate now.

St Mirren have had a bit of Paisley pattern in some of their kits over the years, Paisley being the town they represent. http://www.footballshirtculture.com/images/St-Mirren-13-14-diadora-away-football-shirt-c.jpg New home top not bad IMO. https://www.stmirren.com/images/2020/06/11/New_AWAY_HOME_Kit_Revealed_BLOG_1024x512px.jpg

A good few years old now but I think I missed them 1st time around. 'Football Outposts' on BT sport. Tom Watt (Lofty from Eastenders) goes round the country taking in the less glamorous grounds. Did one where he started in Arbroath then worked his way down the country via the likes of Carlisle, Acrrington and Grimsby. These clubs maybe small but I even envy those fans because the people running their clubs want the best. Did another one abroad in Bosnia, Faroe Islands then Gibraltar. Well it is called football outposts ☺.

Often use Brentford as a base for NUFC away games in London. Or i should say used now? Spent many a night in the Griffin. Got to know the landlord and a few of the locals. Always enjoy football talk with the Brentford fans who are used to seeing their team in the lower divisions. Would be good for them to reach the PL in their new stadium next season. Again they have a passion we can't have in our excuse for a football club these days.

Basically the only enjoyment fans of both clubs have these days is laughing at each others misfortune.

Can't think of anything worse than watching two teams whose fans are enjoying seeing their clubs challenging and being successful. Agreed. FA cup final tomorrow. Who gives a F? I did some ground hopping when i binned my ST last season. Got about 14 left to do although covid might see a some clubs go bust. I was envious visiting places like Cheltenham/Mansfield and seeing how enthusiastic and wholeheartedly their fans could get behind their clubs.

Signed for St Mirren I believe.

Was once driving behind that on the A19. Couldn't believe my eyes until I thought about it a bit and remembered how their world revolves around the fortunes of NUFC. Nearly crashed my car when I saw it.

Named and shamed by Matt Allwright on the 'One Show tonight. Not that Ashley will be bothered. They spoke about what clubs are doing 're refunds etc then said a big red card goes to Newcastle United. Went on to talk about Ashley and how his shops are open etc.