JawD 31 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Noticing while I was out and about the other day. Why is it that the metro centre seems to have been invaded by Polish people selling junk? (do I really want that cream to smooth my hands elbows and knees? get the fuck! Oh, and what about a square of liquid that goes warm..). Also, how come all sport shops now just sell Charva clothes? Took me ages to find some decent gym stuff (ended up in Soccer World). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Noticing while I was out and about the other day. Why is it that the metro centre seems to have been invaded by Polish people selling junk? (do I really want that cream to smooth my hands elbows and knees? get the fuck! Oh, and what about a square of liquid that goes warm..). Also, how come all sport shops now just sell Charva clothes? Took me ages to find some decent gym stuff (ended up in Soccer World). I know what you mean abouts sportswear. I see JD Sports has actually dropped the sports from it's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Noticing while I was out and about the other day. Why is it that the metro centre seems to have been invaded by Polish people selling junk? (do I really want that cream to smooth my hands elbows and knees? get the fuck! Oh, and what about a square of liquid that goes warm..). Also, how come all sport shops now just sell Charva clothes? Took me ages to find some decent gym stuff (ended up in Soccer World). I know what you mean abouts sportswear. I see JD Sports has actually dropped the sports from it's name. Is it now called "JD innit bruv brappp brapp brapppppp" If not it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinofbeans 86 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Their biggest market is the chav though. Market forces etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow Mag 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Up here, the likes of Braehead and Buchanan Galleries are plagued with the Chinese selling healing remedies, assorted head massages, soft cushions filled with polystyrene balls, while outside on the streets they're selling luminous sticks or battery powered toy dogs that walk about then flip over. None of it any use to me, or, I suspect, to many others. JD Sport - there's no sport involved! People who play sport don't generally need XXXL jogging bottoms and hoodies. In years gone by, a sports shop was just that - it sold sports stuff. I remember Intersport in Hexham as a prime example. You could find everything sports-related - tennis and badminton racquets, table-tennis balls, adaptors to put on the end of your bicycle pump to blow up your football. That kind of shop is dying out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Noticing while I was out and about the other day. Why is it that the metro centre seems to have been invaded by Polish people selling junk? (do I really want that cream to smooth my hands elbows and knees? get the fuck! Oh, and what about a square of liquid that goes warm..). Also, how come all sport shops now just sell Charva clothes? Took me ages to find some decent gym stuff (ended up in Soccer World). I know what you mean abouts sportswear. I see JD Sports has actually dropped the sports from it's name. Is it now called "JD innit bruv brappp brapp brapppppp" If not it should be. Brrrrrrrrrrrap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 As an aside, I went to Town this afternoon. Fuck me, is that what Xmas is all about? You could hardly get moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordieboyo 0 Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Up here, the likes of Braehead and Buchanan Galleries are plagued with the Chinese selling healing remedies, assorted head massages, soft cushions filled with polystyrene balls, while outside on the streets they're selling luminous sticks or battery powered toy dogs that walk about then flip over. None of it any use to me, or, I suspect, to many others. JD Sport - there's no sport involved! People who play sport don't generally need XXXL jogging bottoms and hoodies. In years gone by, a sports shop was just that - it sold sports stuff. I remember Intersport in Hexham as a prime example. You could find everything sports-related - tennis and badminton racquets, table-tennis balls, adaptors to put on the end of your bicycle pump to blow up your football. That kind of shop is dying out. Good old Greggs Sports! Sole supplier of my Toon shirts back in the day. Loved that shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 As opposed to Gregg's the Bakers. Sole supplier of Cheese and Onion pacifiers to the toddlers of the North-East. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qscqscqsc 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Am sure you all spotted the argos add was filmed in newcastle!! (the one with the shoppers rushing about like headless chickens) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 336 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 (edited) Done most of my shopping online or locally this year so managed to avoid the mass hysteria and shopping rage so far. Edited December 2, 2007 by The Mighty Hog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy 9 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 Up here, the likes of Braehead and Buchanan Galleries are plagued with the Chinese selling healing remedies, assorted head massages, soft cushions filled with polystyrene balls, while outside on the streets they're selling luminous sticks or battery powered toy dogs that walk about then flip over. None of it any use to me, or, I suspect, to many others. JD Sport - there's no sport involved! People who play sport don't generally need XXXL jogging bottoms and hoodies. In years gone by, a sports shop was just that - it sold sports stuff. I remember Intersport in Hexham as a prime example. You could find everything sports-related - tennis and badminton racquets, table-tennis balls, adaptors to put on the end of your bicycle pump to blow up your football. That kind of shop is dying out. Good old Greggs Sports! Sole supplier of my Toon shirts back in the day. Loved that shop ahh yes, greggs boughtall my dart, cricket and footie stuff back in the good old days, (my mate worked there for years!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super7 0 Posted December 2, 2007 Share Posted December 2, 2007 As an aside, I went to Town this afternoon. Fuck me, is that what Xmas is all about? You could hardly get moved. I thought Newcastle was suprisingly quiet today compared to a week day - for the last month it has been impossible to do anything in a lunchtime, except go to the Northern Rock, as it has been so busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevieintoon Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 I got my first toon shirt (1987) from a place in the Forum Wallsend never seen them in shops till then. Dixons Sports was the main sport shop in the toon for a long time and they only used to sell MUFC and LFC tops, same as "St Andrews Sports". The cunts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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