Same. Honestly the open training sessions were some of my best days out as a kid, getting autographs and photos with the players, it's a massive shame how any sort of connection between players and fans has been lost.
Used to love going down to Maiden Castle as a kid. I Used to take my premier league sticker book down with me and get the players to sign their stickers. Loved it.
Did my UG degree at Durham - went there almost every day. It was amazing watching Asprilla, Ginola, Shearer, Ferdinand etc. from literally a few yards away.
I've loads of photos of that squad a neighbour give me who used to be down there weekly. Nothing exciting but might upload them one day.