manorpark Posted Friday at 23:35 Share Posted Friday at 23:35 (edited) 2 hours ago, Scoreboard82 said: Childhood memory but I was at the 76 home coming. I'm sure the team went round the SJP pitch to a packed crowd? Any other beautifully mature superstars remember that? I was at the 76 final, but don't have any memories of the home-coming. I was also at the 74 final, and DO remember that homecoming, and also have newspaper cuttings of it . . . Edited Friday at 23:36 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted Saturday at 05:59 Share Posted Saturday at 05:59 11 hours ago, joeyt said: Am i being completely daft but why did we have an open top bus parade for losing finals in the 90s? Was it a thing to have a bus parade despite not winning anything? Seems a bit small time. Especially when our managers weren't exactly well liked at the time We’ve got history. My first ever trip to SJP—which was absolutely packed, along with a smattering of tin foil covered cardboard trophies and dancing magpies—was to welcome them back after losing the ‘76 League Cup final. So we used to do that kind of thing (…yes, I do mean lose League Cup finals 😉). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guybrush Posted Saturday at 06:19 Share Posted Saturday at 06:19 If you're not going to the Town Moor, will it even be possible to see the bus route through town? Seems like it hits the motorway pretty early on too. I've accepted town will be heaving, but I genuinely don't know how to find a spot without going now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted Saturday at 06:24 Share Posted Saturday at 06:24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Geordie Magpie Posted Saturday at 06:31 Share Posted Saturday at 06:31 10 minutes ago, Guybrush said: If you're not going to the Town Moor, will it even be possible to see the bus route through town? Seems like it hits the motorway pretty early on too. I've accepted town will be heaving, but I genuinely don't know how to find a spot without going now Main bits I think will be packed very earlier on is SJP or nearer the end of the route so people can get over to town moor - around Haymarket I think is probably best bet if not getting down pretty earlier on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manorpark Posted Saturday at 06:49 Share Posted Saturday at 06:49 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Guybrush said: If you're not going to the Town Moor, will it even be possible to see the bus route through town? Seems like it hits the motorway pretty early on too. I've accepted town will be heaving, but I genuinely don't know how to find a spot without going now As far as i know I don't think it goes onto the main Central Motorway at all, here is the route and timetable . . . 1 - Barrack Road (from St. James’ Park to Gallowgate) 2 - Gallowgate 3 - Percy Street 4 - Haymarket 5 - Great North Road 6 - Town Moor Edited Saturday at 06:54 by manorpark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted Saturday at 06:58 Share Posted Saturday at 06:58 Fwiw I think the slip road from the Central motorway leading down to the Great North Road would be a canny vantage point if you got there early. Straight out of Exhibition park and across the slip road when they close off vehicular access from the Central motorway Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetsbaiaIsBald Posted Saturday at 07:11 Share Posted Saturday at 07:11 I think this will end up being excellent. With Ant and Dec maybe it will have a Saturday night takeaway type vibe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted Saturday at 07:12 Share Posted Saturday at 07:12 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Fwiw I think the slip road from the Central motorway leading down to the Great North Road would be a canny vantage point if you got there early. Straight out of Exhibition park and across the slip road when they close off vehicular access from the Central motorway This is where I am aiming for too. So please ensure you don't block my view. Edited Saturday at 07:12 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted Saturday at 07:17 Share Posted Saturday at 07:17 3 minutes ago, Heron said: This is where I am aiming for too. So please ensure you don't block my view. Definitely the slip road from the North Bound lane. Great vantage point, tbf. As it happens we're not going so both 5'5" of us won't be in your way 😂😂😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted Saturday at 07:23 Share Posted Saturday at 07:23 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Definitely the slip road from the North Bound lane. Great vantage point, tbf. As it happens we're not going so both 5'5" of us won't be in your way 😂😂😂 Champion. Stay at home. Just messing mate. Jokes aside, I agree. Ill be on the roof at Sandman signature at 16:00 so will need to make a hasty walk through Leazes park to there Edited Saturday at 07:23 by Heron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danh1 Posted Saturday at 07:48 Share Posted Saturday at 07:48 Loving the flags all over the city. Except these ones as my plan was to go into the Eldon Garden Car Park and stand in one of them windows. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted Saturday at 07:50 Share Posted Saturday at 07:50 (edited) Is Hunters estate agents closed today? Specifically planned on going today. Shit planning by the club if so. Edited Saturday at 07:51 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fak Posted Saturday at 07:57 Share Posted Saturday at 07:57 All great stuff. Hope you all enjoy your day and beers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted Saturday at 08:01 Share Posted Saturday at 08:01 (edited) Am I the only one seeing it? Edited Saturday at 08:04 by TBG Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpie Posted Saturday at 08:28 Share Posted Saturday at 08:28 26 minutes ago, TBG said: Am I the only one seeing it? 🤣🤣🤣 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted Saturday at 08:28 Share Posted Saturday at 08:28 1 hour ago, Groundhog63 said: Definitely the slip road from the North Bound lane. Great vantage point, tbf. As it happens we're not going so both 5'5" of us won't be in your way 😂😂😂 I think everyone is aiming for this spot Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christ Posted Saturday at 08:37 Share Posted Saturday at 08:37 Despite my initial scepticism I’m really looking forward to today now. Probably helps that the bairn is bursting with excitement like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattypnufc Posted Saturday at 08:39 Share Posted Saturday at 08:39 Wife in a fettle so heading up to meet my uncle. Fuck it she can sit in misery at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted Saturday at 08:45 Share Posted Saturday at 08:45 1 hour ago, Heron said: Champion. Stay at home. Just messing mate. Jokes aside, I agree. Ill be on the roof at Sandman signature at 16:00 so will need to make a hasty walk through Leazes park to there Absail down. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_n_white Posted Saturday at 08:45 Share Posted Saturday at 08:45 I’ve heard they are live streaming it in iPlayer, and the event is also on sky sports? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted Saturday at 08:46 Share Posted Saturday at 08:46 45 minutes ago, TBG said: Am I the only one seeing it? This is Hall of fame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted Saturday at 08:48 Share Posted Saturday at 08:48 47 minutes ago, TBG said: Am I the only one seeing it? Wrong side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotRich Posted Saturday at 08:49 Share Posted Saturday at 08:49 RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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