Skirge Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I am really looking forward to this, got my tickets already, Big Al, Sir Les, Rob Lee, Peter B, Albert and with any luck Tino will show up too. I hope tis a big crowd though. Its only £12 lads.. http://www.nufc.co.uk/page/ComingUp/0,,10278,00.html PRINCE'S TRUST CHALLENGE TROPHY 2007 DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND v EARL OF DURHAM SUNDAY 14th OCTOBER 2007, KICK OFF 4:00PM (doors open 2pm) TICKETS FOR THIS GAME ARE ON GENERAL SALE NOW VIA THE NUFC BOX OFFICE AND ONLINE TICKET SALES TICKET PRICES: ADULTS - £12.00 CONCESSIONS (under 16s/OAPs) - £6.00 ALL BAR AREAS - £15.00 Shearer is set for his return to St James’s Sep 5 2007 by Luke Edwards, The Journal THEY once terrorised Premier League defences together at Newcastle and Alan Shearer and Les Ferdinand are set to be reunited as part of the Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy next month. Shearer and Ferdinand are ready to star in a charity football game in aid of the Prince’s Trust at Newcastle’s St James’s Park on October 14, alongside a host of other sporting personalities and local celebrities. The former United strikers have been lined up to play for the Duke of Northumberland’s team, alongside fellow former Magpies Peter Beardsley and Rob Lee. Several former Sunderland players are likely to figure in the Earl of Durham’s team when the full line-ups are revealed this morning. The football match will be the last fixture in the inaugural year for The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy 2007, raising money for disadvantaged young people in the North-East. The Prince’s Trust Challenge Trophy sees the North and South of the region go head-to-head under the colours of the team presidents, His Grace, The Duke of Northumberland who threw down the gauntlet to The Right Honourable, Earl of Durham, Lord Durham at St James’s Park earlier this year. The events so far have seen teams of sports personalities and stars of stage and screen do battle in top sporting arenas across the region. A celebrity golf tournament at Slaley Hall saw the Duke’s team pick up the first trophy sponsored by Esh, whilst an all star cricket game held at Durham Riverside last Sunday saw the Earl of Durham’s team win the cricket trophy sponsored by Stratstone. A celebrity clay shoot will take place on September 24 in Northumberland. Jonathan Edwards CBE is the overall team coach for “The Duke’s Team” and Steve Cram MBE is the overall team coach for “The Earl of Durham’s Team” across all four Challenge Trophy events. Duke of Northumberland football team manager Alan Shearer and Earl of Durham Manager Jack Charlton have pulled together two dream teams of the top names in North-East sport to play in the event. Tickets go on sale on Monday at NUFC Box Office on (0191) 261-1571 or via www.nufc.co.uk priced at £6 for concessions and £15 for access to the bar areas. Corporate hospitality tickets will be sold on a first come basis by calling Karen Waugh on (0191) 201-8682 at £99 per person. The evening celebration dinner featuring after dinner speakers from the celebrity teams and a football memorabilia auction, is priced at £100 per person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry, I didn't hear you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJbarnes Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 i would go if i was up in newcastle! sounds good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RodrigoPalacio Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Peter Beardsley mentioned it in his talk-in the other week. He sounds well up for it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Sorry, I didn't hear you. Sorry copied and pasted, was in caps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 why is Jack Charlton in the Earl of Durham team? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Redheugh Bridge is closed apparently, just a warning for those planning on driving to the game! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sahara Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Redheugh Bridge is closed apparently, just a warning for those planning on driving to the game! I wondered about that, the very helpful sign at the end of it just says closed Sunday -/10/07. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Will cause mayhem with the traffic no doubt, but I am really looking forward to this Some cracking old names on the team sheet and a few celebs, even Jonathan Edwards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 i would go if i was up in newcastle! sounds good! Same here... sounds like a fun line up. Certainly hope there'll be highlights on somewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Anyone know how we done or are doing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 won 5-3 but lost at the end of penaltys SHEARER SCORED A HAT-TRICK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Cool! http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=77299906 http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8554/77322516zz9.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alexharrisonnufc Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Cool! http://www.gettyimages.com/Search/Search.aspx?EventId=77299906 http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8554/77322516zz9.jpg shearer for wigan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Next years shirt sponsors will be SportsDirect.com Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8307/77322535ck6.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Next years shirt sponsors will be SportsDirect.com Surprised they let JJB sponsor the teams, don't they hate each other? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzie1980 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Decent enough game. Classic Ferdinand - Shearer combination for Big Al's second. Beardsley scored a classic as well, jinking his way into the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/8307/77322535ck6.jpg I second the motion... I desperately want to see these goals now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Many there today then ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliottman Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 aye it was fun. Les and Shearer clasic for the 2nd. Dont think there were too many there, maybe 20-25 k at the most i would have htought? Not bad for a charity match i suppose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Many there today then ? Would've said about 20,000 Stil good enough to create an excellant mexican wave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Was good crack. Who was the young lad who ended up up-front for us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 I get some good photos, should be okay to post them I was clicking away the whole match with no problems, think they are just tight on EPL and cup games. Will post em tomorrow.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 14, 2007 Share Posted October 14, 2007 Was good crack. Who was the young lad who ended up up-front for us? Former physio Paul Ferris apparently. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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