Christmas Tree Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thinking this should maybe have it's own thread. Please delete or merge if you think not. By Dan King - Newcastle United Club Reporter Newcastle United will open the doors of St. James' Park to fans free of charge this month as the club holds an open training session. There will be fun and games, entertainment and music - and most importantly, the chance to see Alan Pardew's squad being put through their paces by the manager and his coaching team. And for Magpies and Club Members there will also be a number of competitions, including the opportunity to take penalties against goalkeeper Tim Krul and compete in a special crossbar challenge with three Toon stars. The event will take place at the Magpies' famous stadium on Friday, October 28. Turnstiles open at 9.30am and training is expected to run from 10:30am to 12.30pm. The entire first-team squad will take part in the session, with manager Pardew and his coaching staff, John Carver, Steve Stone and Andy Woodman, all taking to the mic to talk supporters through some of the drills. Simon Esland, the club's Head of Customer Operations, said: "In previous years when we have held open training sessions, thousands of supporters have come through the turnstiles, but we think this is our biggest and best yet. "And with the team currently unbeaten and flying high in the Barclays Premier League, we hope more of them than ever will take advantage of the chance to see their heroes in training - and for a lucky few, to meet and even share a pitch with them. "We know some of our loyal supporters can't come and watch the team every week, so this is a chance for people of all ages to come along to see the team in action for free." Monty and Maggie, the club's popular Magpie mascots, will be in attendance and the Gallowgate Stand and the Gallowgate Stand West Corner will be open. The Milburn Stand's Platinum Club will also be available - but limited to 1,500 Club Members on a first-come first-served basis, who will be provided with food and drink vouchers. As well as the penalty shoot-out against Dutch international keeper Krul and the crossbar challenge, there will be a signing session at the ground for selected members. And a handful of Club Members will also be chosen to attend the pre-match press conference on the afternoon, allowing them to go behind the scenes and see Pardew face the media. The club's official website, nufc.co.uk, will be updated with announcements over the next few days about how to take part in these money-can't-buy, members-only competitions. Nice to take the bairns too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 8 sleeps! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm off that day... Think I'll wander up... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Half term full of Kids..... Should be a cracking atmosphere. Once went to watch Rocky 3 in London on a Saturday matinee. Was tremendous a full cinema booing the baddy and chanting rocky. 1500 free seats in the platinum with food and drink vouchers sounds interesting. Would also love to have a go at the cross bar challenge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakie Doke Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 so let me get this straight. Anyone can go? For free? Do you think there'll be an opportunity to pose for photos with your favourite players? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Haris Vuckic Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 8 sleeps! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 8 sleeps! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 If the Frenchies are impressed with our support so far, they'll love this. Tempted to go, despite the cold weather. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roger Kint Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 so let me get this straight. Anyone can go? For free? Do you think there'll be an opportunity to pose for photos with your favourite players? They do this every year, never been personally so no idea with regards to photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Tempting, have to see if I'll be free next Friday though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iheartthetoons Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'd love to have a go against Krul... say he was beaten by a girl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'd love to have a go against Krul... say he was beaten by a girl Oh no... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iheartthetoons Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'd love to have a go against Krul... say he was beaten by a girl Oh no... Or just beaten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR15 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Can't go lads, at work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm at work unfortunately, or definitely would have went! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Don't have Uni till 12:30 that day so i might go for an hour or so, anyone went before? how is it like? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Its that time again where we get to see the lads put through their paces in an open training session at SJP, starts 9:30am on Friday.... Anyone going ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Friday is my day off work this week, not gan on me own though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Friday is my day off work this week, not gan on me own though. Gan with Skirge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Don't fancy going with a stranger either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Friday is my day off work this week, not gan on me own though. Gan with Skirge. http://www.myiconart.com/ekmps/shops/myiconart/images/the-inbetweeners-football-friend-mens-t-shirt-37512-p.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Friday is my day off work this week, not gan on me own though. Mac daddy was on about going. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 If I drag me arse oot of bed in time I will be going, will of course be taking my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fugazi Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 Friday is my day off work this week, not gan on me own though. Mac daddy was on about going. Neato, will probably pop along with the Mac Attack then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 One more sleep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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