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Awful. Probably would be my choice when you consider also the big fee at the time. I remember watching him play against Alnwick Town and they absolutely run him ragged. Slow and weak with very little skill.

Looked ok in his pre-season appearance. Surely all the criticism is way over the top.

Yep. Midfield has to up its game considerably to get a result.

With 4yrs on his contract id be tempted not to renew and leave it as is without the release clause…

Unfortunately can’t reserve a table on match days. Even members who have as one of the perks being able to book Shearers for parties can’t reserve on match day's.

On a side note I think we’ve picked the weekend the new club shop will be up and running also for those wanting to grab anything other than just the strips.

Thanks Slim. Nice gesture which I’m sure quite a few travelling from afar will appreciate.

Still available to buy. Also you get three chances to purchase this season. Ballot, general queue and late returns. So should have a bit more success if time on your side and a bit tech savvy. Having said that there is a secondary site that will be selling tickets for around £65+ nearer the time so face value plus membership probably more expensive if just interested in this one game.

Nope. Expect a ballot in next wk or so for those with memberships hoping to snag a ticket. Also keep an eye out on PM’s and confirm who is coming for food as I’ll be booking tables in the next couple of weeks.

Just a reminder… If you are expecting to play LIKE the OP. Currently we are at 26 confirmed if my math is right. And also its a Saturday 3pm game so your ONLY option to watch is Shearer’s or on someone’s phone possibly elsewhere.

Yes a couple… There is a booking 11:30. We usually have a drink afterwards at the venue (30-45mins) as not everyone makes it out on the evening. Quite a lot of those playing then need to dash home and shower/change/eat and get into town to make it to SJP 14:30 to make KO. The option is to start earlier (9/9:30) but again not everyone can make it in time going off past experiences. IF it was a must then teams would have to be selected in a way that those that can turn up early play the first game. 10am/90mins seems to work and considering the fitness levels an extra few players might not go far wrong for each squad. If the numbers continue to increase i will look at the format with @Yorkieand see what can be done as i appreciate standing around not playing for too long isn’t ideal. There’s possibly an option of two 7’s pitches or 5’s. Only shame with that is the viewing focus is split somewhat which is half the fun also. Hope that all makes sense.

One thing i thought this forum would benefit from greatly is someone who works in the ticket office at the club. I’m sure they’ll advertise for more staff in the near future. We really need a a strong candidate from here. Could earn a supplementary wage I’m sure if we clubbed together

7’s pitch now booked. 10am. 90mins. Open prior to warm up on for early arrivals from around 9ish.

In that case metro from Central Station to Gateshead (1 stop) then bus from the Interchange. Either 49 at 9:20/9:40 (Stand F) or the X66 SuperShuttle 9:30/9:40 (Stand G). Recommend the 49 at 9:20 as drops you at the pitch and gives you time to change/warm up. The 9:40 would literally just allow for a couple of minutes before KO. If you flight lands 8am then you should make the 8:23/38/48 metro to Central (either platform to South Hylton) with journey being 25mins. 30mins if you skip hotel/luggage drop off and stay on to Gateshead. Would have invited you to slump at mine with Pizza again but my two spare rooms taken by the Dutch. Could sort a camp bed for lounge though like old times if you run into problems with hotel

Can imagine lower tier near front not being great but you can say that about every ground almost. Maybe also in the corner flag area lower tier also. Upper tier is class. Agree ref. Palace (awful) and Arsenal being quite flat. Similar to the new Wembley lower bowl.

Disagree with Chelsea. One of the best away ends in my experience in the EPL. Certainly the upper tier. Great view and still close to pitch. Previously was the worst when away end was behind the dugouts I’ll admit but that was years ago.

I’m not sure what you are evening arguing now from my original points. You just seem to of went off on a tangent with a clear agenda against the owners

Covers bus metro and ferry but not trains. I can pick you up from Gateshead Stadium metro stop (so just 5mins/two stops from Central Station) and take you to the pitch and back if you get stuck or I’m sure we can sort a lift elsewhere if needed. Will be taking @Unbelievableand his friend from Holland along with @JB but could squeeze one more in if needed and sit you apart

If it wasn’t for him now being captain I wonder if this would’ve been a game EH would ever go with Tonali, Joelinton and Longstaff due to training time. Then introduce Bruno for the last 30.

Metro ticket at machine is around £3.60-£4.30 from the Airport for single journey which you just get as you arrive (metro is far left of departures/arrivals) and use to get through initial barrier. Depending on your plans and arrival time you might want to get a Day Rover instead (£6) which lets you use buses metros all zones and even the Tyne & Wear Ferry all day so ideal if you travel into town to dump your stuff at hotel presumably in town then want to travel about to the coast etc and return back later that day. They might even cover first few hours until 3am approximately iirc if having a late one.

They (Tories) also helped with the takeover and get rid of Ashley. Such a minefield if you turn your arguments political.