Pav Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 The stewards do seem over-zealous at their place tbf. That doesn't excuse the whole immature "f*** THA POLICE" vibe they have though. Just seems weirdly excessive tbh. They've got threads with people actually getting banned from games for standing and I haven't heard of that at other clubs. Aye it's pretty rare, the mackems are a bit of a special club when it comes to standing. They've cut away allocations for various clubs including us, Liverpool, Manu and the smoggies because of away fans standing. Their stewards are apparently complete arseholes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What's the deal with them and standing at the match? I don't hear much talk about it on here or any other football forums I visit yet it seems a regular point of contention over there. Are their stewards complete b******s or something? The club even started suspending supporters season tickets for it... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2253642/Sunderland-issue-warning-sign-fans-persistent-standing.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK-421 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Aye it's pretty rare, the mackems are a bit of a special club when it comes to standing. They've cut away allocations for various clubs including us, Liverpool, Manu and the smoggies because of away fans standing. Their stewards are apparently complete arseholes. Aye, their own fans invading the pitch to celebrate goals seems acceptable to them though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Vice chairman, David Miliband, said: 'There is no more iconic figure in the world today than Nelson Mandela. 'His values of equality, justice and reconciliation are the inspiration to millions and this partnership is a wonderful symbol for Sunderland in Africa and a huge honour for our football club. This is the man that organised a terrorist attack killing 19 people in Pretoria. Milliband should invite him over, him and McClean will get on fine.. Read more: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=764180&page=2#ixzz2MPQaPxrO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I wonder if they get Del Boy and Rodney to make an appearance? After all, they did live in his house. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Vice chairman, David Miliband, said: 'There is no more iconic figure in the world today than Nelson Mandela. 'His values of equality, justice and reconciliation are the inspiration to millions and this partnership is a wonderful symbol for Sunderland in Africa and a huge honour for our football club. This is the man that organised a terrorist attack killing 19 people in Pretoria. Milliband should invite him over, him and McClean will get on fine.. Read more: http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=764180&page=2#ixzz2MPQaPxrO i can almost hear thatcher speaking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishmael Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Sunderland continually playing their part in allowing first world multinationals to warp our perception of them as they covertly plunder Africa for all it is worth whilst hiding under the banner of "Invest in Africa". Nelson Mandela day merely an added gimmick to their arsenal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/mar/01/premier-league-things-to-look-out-for?INTCMP=SRCH in particular.....Sunderland are not yet safe, either from relegation or from allegations that they are a despicably boring outfit whose demotion to the second tier would be blessed relief to regular Premier League watchers. Wonder if they'll now believe it's not just us that have been saying that ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Aye it's pretty rare, the mackems are a bit of a special club when it comes to standing. They've cut away allocations for various clubs including us, Liverpool, Manu and the smoggies because of away fans standing. Their stewards are apparently complete arseholes. Aye, their own fans invading the pitch to celebrate goals seems acceptable to them though. Yeah, but tbf it's well known that invading the pitch is nowhere near as dangerous as blocking the clear view of an advertising hoarding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/blog/2013/mar/01/premier-league-things-to-look-out-for?INTCMP=SRCH in particular.....Sunderland are not yet safe, either from relegation or from allegations that they are a despicably boring outfit whose demotion to the second tier would be blessed relief to regular Premier League watchers. Wonder if they'll now believe it's not just us that have been saying that ? http://i672.photobucket.com/albums/vv85/chibears213/Fatboy_reacts.gif Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benwell Lad Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 WTF http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/4820456/Nelson-Mandela-can-inspire-Sunderland-says-Martin-ONeill.html#ixzz2MKteZuyI Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Nice dig at McClean. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 I'm actually expecting to see some of them blacking up for Nelson Mandela day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Do they actually know who he is? I'm more expecting banners in the crowd like 'FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE MARRA". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thespence Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Wonder if SAFC trying to worm into South Africa will work out better than when they tried to squeeze into South Korea http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2011/10/05/niall-quinn-makes-south-korea-trip-to-promote-sunderland-61634-29538729/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Craig-NUFC Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 SUNDERLAND will consider selling naming rights to the Stadium of Light as they look for ways to maximise revenue and realise Ellis Short’s ambition of delivering European nights to Wearside. http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2013/03/02/sunderland-would-consider-new-stadium-name-61634-32909167/#ixzz2MNutxWsR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 SUNDERLAND will consider selling naming rights to the Stadium of Light as they look for ways to maximise revenue and realise Ellis Short’s ambition of delivering European nights to Wearside. http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2013/03/02/sunderland-would-consider-new-stadium-name-61634-32909167/#ixzz2MNutxWsR :yao: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Mag Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 SUNDERLAND will consider selling naming rights to the Stadium of Light as they look for ways to maximise revenue and realise Ellis Short’s ambition of delivering European nights to Wearside. http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2013/03/02/sunderland-would-consider-new-stadium-name-61634-32909167/#ixzz2MNutxWsR How funny would it be if Sports Direct bought the naming rights? :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 mass suicide! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelphish Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 SUNDERLAND will consider selling naming rights to the Stadium of Light as they look for ways to maximise revenue and realise Ellis Short’s ambition of delivering European nights to Wearside. http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2013/03/02/sunderland-would-consider-new-stadium-name-61634-32909167/#ixzz2MNutxWsR How funny would it be if Sports Direct bought the naming rights? :lol: Oh please let it happen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 SUNDERLAND will consider selling naming rights to the Stadium of Light as they look for ways to maximise revenue and realise Ellis Short’s ambition of delivering European nights to Wearside. http://www.journallive.co.uk/safc/safc-news/2013/03/02/sunderland-would-consider-new-stadium-name-61634-32909167/#ixzz2MNutxWsR How funny would it be if Sports Direct bought the naming rights? :lol: Oh please let it happen. Oh sweet baby jesus let it be so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Naming rights + Mike Ashley to give out SD carrier bags. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 They'll probably just go and call it the San Siro or something this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sima Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Seriously- how could it be wose than wongadome? Durex Stadium of Light? Greggs Stadium of Light? Neither are worse Except our stadium isn't called "wongadome" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybe_next_year Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 "Black Cats chief executive Margaret Byrne reiterated the determination of the club to turn a profit within three years, keep hold of their best players and to become a genuine European contender." The only one they have a chance in hell of getting in the next three years is to keep hold of their best players. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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