TheHoob Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Horrible news R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevo Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 That Dom lad is no longer on Twitter. Scumbag. Anyway, shocking news. I hope the organisation, group or individual who caused this gets what they/he/she deserves. RIP to all involved! Spoke to my dad earlier and he said he had spoke to John on Gateshead High St just last week Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I know it's not your intention neesy but there's really no reason to post things like that here. It doesn't matter what anyone says on twitter or anywhere else, leave this thread for genuine condolence. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Absolutely tragic news. My thoughts are with their families. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nixon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 As fans we may rarely agree, but one thing that unites is our passion and love for the football club. The fact these two men were making their way to the other side of the planet to attend a group of friendly games embodies just how passionate they were about Newcastle. It's truly devastating that so many lives were lost in the crash, and the fact we can so readily identify with two of the victims makes it that much harder to accept and move on from. Condolences to their families and friends - Rest In Peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd remove those tweet pics. Best just to ignore twunts like that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuv Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 John Alder He earned the title ‘superfan’ after not missing a match since 1973 and over the years John Alder became a good friend of the Chronicle. Overcoming any obstacle to make sure he saw his beloved team play, John ‘The Undertaker’ was even inducted to the Hall of Fans in the same way as Robson Green. And every step of the way, the Chronicle reported on John’s passion for the Magpies. Back in 1995 we told how John, of Deckham in Gateshead, managed to get a ticket for Newcastle’s game with Manchester United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day despite the fact the Club announced that, because of their building work, no visiting fans will be admitted to Old Trafford this season. John was such a dedicated supporter that this was not the first or last time he overcame similar challenges so he could see United play. But how he managed it always remained a secret. John once considered buying a season ticket at Maine Road when Manchester City were planning to ban away fans because of their ground developments. But he wasn’t one of the half dozen United supporters who bought Sunderland season tickets to make sure of seeing a game, he said there was no way he would consider it. “Giving money to Sunderland is way beyond the call of duty,” he said. He became known amongst fans for always wearing a black suit, getting himself the nickname ‘The Undertaker’. Even in sweltering heat John would be seen in his suit, no matter what country he followed the team to. In 1999 John was included in the Hall for Fans after not missing a United game since his visit to Queens Park Rangers in 1973. He was inducted to the Hall of Fans in the same way as Robson Green, but had his handcast and interview done at St James’s Park instead of getting a trip to London to the FA Premier League Hall of Fame in County Hall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 RIP to both of them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordiesned Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Been told that Liam Sweeney had earned the nickname "The Future" given that he was following in the footsteps of John Alder and travelling to every match home and away, plus reserves and academy games plus the odd Gateshead match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Absolutely tragic news. My thoughts are with their families. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 As fans we may rarely agree, but one thing that unites is our passion and love for the football club. The fact these two men were making their way to the other side of the planet to attend a group of friendly games embodies just how passionate they were about Newcastle. It's truly devastating that so many lives were lost in the crash, and the fact we can so readily identify with two of the victims makes it that much harder to accept and move on from. Condolences to their families and friends - Rest In Peace. Well said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Rest in peace So sad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargey Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Scum.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ7 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd rather not associate people posting stuff like that on twitter with any club. They're just scum, wherever they're from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 So tragic, RIP fellas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxsln Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 R.I.P Just read about an australian woman who lost familymembers in this crash and the mh370(crash).. Must be a fucking nightmare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Away Toon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Please don't post this twitter shit on here, we know that there is a small, stupid attention seeking minority out there, don't give them a platform to illustrate their ignorance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Just listened to Liam Sweeney's dad speak on BBC News - a very brave man. My heart goes out to him and his wife. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd rather not associate people posting stuff like that on twitter with any club. They're just scum, wherever they're from. yep, how the guy can look himself in the mirror even if (and lord knows I'm being very optimistic here) he's "joking" and its "banter". Utter scumbag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest firetotheworks Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Scum.... True, but don't waste your time on it mate. Scum is as scum does and all that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Spaceman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I'd rather not associate people posting stuff like that on twitter with any club. They're just scum, wherever they're from. yep, how the guy can look himself in the mirror even if (and lord knows I'm being very optimistic here) he's "joking" and its "banter". Utter scumbag The kid does his top button up on his shirt, man. I wouldn't worry about little attention seeking faggots like them. Tragic this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Just listened to Liam Sweeney's dad speak on BBC News - a very brave man. My heart goes out to him and his wife. Nearly started blubbing myself when I saw his dad on the news just there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberts Mustache Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Absolutely tragic. R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro111 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Heartbreaking this like. RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Fucking horrible this, RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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