Bibble 0 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Edited April 2, 2011 by Bibble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26772 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. I noticed that too. It looks wierd after all those years and not as aesthetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibble 0 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I noticed that too. It looks wierd after all those years and not as aesthetic. Agreed. The cobbles might have been getting a bit wonky in places but it's another bit of ground related local history gone. How many fans have trod on them over the years? Wouldn't be surprised if they dated from late 19th/early 20th century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) Edited April 5, 2011 by LoveTheBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 I remember when that print was commissioned. Begged my Mam to buy me it but she said there's no way I'm having a painting of SJP hanging on the wall! Love the subtle, sumbliminal features eg. the magpies in the tree in the foreground, people piling out of Rosies, Bertie Bassett going into the Leazes End, the van with S.Seymour on it, Metroland for some reason in the background and old Stevie on the touchline not far from our bench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 I remember when that print was commissioned. Begged my Mam to buy me it but she said there's no way I'm having a painting of SJP hanging on the wall! Love the subtle, sumbliminal features eg. the magpies in the tree in the foreground, people piling out of Rosies, Bertie Bassett going into the Leazes End, the van with S.Seymour on it, Metroland for some reason in the background and old Stevie on the touchline not far from our bench. Got it via The Mag I'm sure. Used to have a first floor flat with a return stair and was pride of place on the landing. Stored it when moved so it's not above the fireplace infront of a NUFC rug or nowt ha ! Yeah like you say i like it for its subtleties and it captures a mood and time pretty well for me. The lads inside the skip outside Rosies being me favourite I remember watching the highlights after the day and Surgeon Hall was interviewed and was a good few s heets to the wind and was obviously talking of his joy at the day and the efforts by all at the achievement "this is the icing on the cape (sic)" I only wish David Kelly was afforded a crack with us at Premiership football. Was nobody more deserving for us. I used to love watching him as much for his off the ball graft as anything, constantly chasing defenders down and making runs. Top top bloke too. The below is day after the amazing Grimsby . What a fuckin night that was ("Kelllleeeey!!" Got a Radio Newcastle/Metro tape somewhere i found for 50p or summat in HMV that they released with Mick Lowes' great goal commentaries of promotion season somewhere too now I think) . Keegan's cap man haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Sad news that mind. I bet it would have been down to some swipecard dangling, shit-sniffing Health & Safety jobsworth at Council . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted April 6, 2011 Author Share Posted April 6, 2011 The reason the old West Stand had to go... still frightening to this day the speed that it engulfed the structure. And this one was mercifully pitch-side. Our stand had a 10ft drop at least into the paddocks below! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob W 0 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Sad news that mind. I bet it would have been down to some swipecard dangling, shit-sniffing Health & Safety jobsworth at Council . always used to be fun when some idiot decided to drive down there honking their horn just as 30,000 people tried to go the same way - we used to walk right over the cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Sad news that mind. I bet it would have been down to some swipecard dangling, shit-sniffing Health & Safety jobsworth at Council . always used to be fun when some idiot decided to drive down there honking their horn just as 30,000 people tried to go the same way - we used to walk right over the cars I can just picture it too ! A choice of route only taken once. Remember when berks that beeped while trying to get by Strawberry having their cars rocked like cots too. We used to exit the ground via the express route of a 'dangle and drop' from back wall at top of the corner. huge electric cables an allsorts running along it thinking back haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Sad news that mind. I bet it would have been down to some swipecard dangling, shit-sniffing Health & Safety jobsworth at Council . always used to be fun when some idiot decided to drive down there honking their horn just as 30,000 people tried to go the same way - we used to walk right over the cars I can just picture it too ! A choice of route only taken once. Remember when berks that beeped while trying to get by Strawberry having their cars rocked like cots too. We used to exit the ground via the express route of a 'dangle and drop' from back wall at top of the corner. huge electric cables an allsorts running along it thinking back haha. Beep beep "fuck off" then over the road to Keegans hot dogs 60p hot dog with onions, seemed like a gourmet meal in them days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 and in other news from the environs of SJP, the cobbled alley that runs from opposite the Strawberry up to the East Stand (see post 245) has now been covered in tarmac. Sad news that mind. I bet it would have been down to some swipecard dangling, shit-sniffing Health & Safety jobsworth at Council . always used to be fun when some idiot decided to drive down there honking their horn just as 30,000 people tried to go the same way - we used to walk right over the cars I can just picture it too ! A choice of route only taken once. Remember when berks that beeped while trying to get by Strawberry having their cars rocked like cots too. We used to exit the ground via the express route of a 'dangle and drop' from back wall at top of the corner. huge electric cables an allsorts running along it thinking back haha. Beep beep "fuck off" then over the road to Keegans hot dogs 60p hot dog with onions, seemed like a gourmet meal in them days. Compare to the gristle and gravy pie you got inside the ground for over a quid it was!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted April 21, 2011 Author Share Posted April 21, 2011 Awesome memories. Love the way the Leazes Terrace just erupts when Bracewell's shot goes in against Southend. Part deux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26772 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveTheBobby 1 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 class pic ! haha those bogs man this came to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26772 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Apologies for the commentary, (Charles Harrrison). Was at this game on a boiling hot day, was packed. Goddard was on a mission to drag us up away from a relegation spot and a couple of hours after the game I ended up in the RVI wiyh my dad as I'd done my leg in and remember seeing a Man U fans in casualty, I said something like, "they must've had an accident at the game" to my dad. I was a naive kid back then, like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 0 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 The night we ruled Anfield.... well on the terraces anyway.... Still got my ticket stub for this. There was around 14,000 there and a running battle on the way back to the buses. Shite policing and sore winners; mustn't have liked being out sung and having parts of their main stands full of Geordies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Unreal that man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Apologies for the commentary, (Charles Harrrison). Was at this game on a boiling hot day, was packed. Goddard was on a mission to drag us up away from a relegation spot and a couple of hours after the game I ended up in the RVI wiyh my dad as I'd done my leg in and remember seeing a Man U fans in casualty, I said something like, "they must've had an accident at the game" to my dad. I was a naive kid back then, like. I was near the front of Gallowgate West that game and couldnt see fuck all, Strachan scored a goal and the ball stuck in the stanchion. Where's our other goal too?? Beardsley's final game that the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26772 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Apologies for the commentary, (Charles Harrrison). Was at this game on a boiling hot day, was packed. Goddard was on a mission to drag us up away from a relegation spot and a couple of hours after the game I ended up in the RVI wiyh my dad as I'd done my leg in and remember seeing a Man U fans in casualty, I said something like, "they must've had an accident at the game" to my dad. I was a naive kid back then, like. I was near the front of Gallowgate West that game and couldnt see fuck all, Strachan scored a goal and the ball stuck in the stanchion. Where's our other goal too?? Beardsley's final game that the first time. First thing you see is them hacking dirty bastards. Couldn't stand them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeroX 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Anyone got a good quality pic of Shearer on the halfway line at the end of the match @joker park 96 (no away fans) giving the fuwell his best regards???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14580 Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Got this from the fb page.... looks like someone was a Lee Payne fan I think this was from the live Sunday game v manu the season we went down, nowts each?.....check out the manu side...Garton? Gill? Ralph fuckin Milne? Fergie's brought them a long way. Was up most of the night before this match getting bombed in various ways..then straight into the Strawberry for the best part of a gallon of draught Becks, into the ground where I promptly fell over right in front one of Northumbria's finest..."a knaa ye are fuckin wrecked but just fuckin behave" he uttered whilst helping me to my feet, best copper Ive ever met at a football game looks like I'm struggling to embed this is the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Share Posted October 6, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Great photo that like, Craig. I also remember that cup game v Liverpool, which I hadn't noticed was posted before (was it broadcast live? I seem to remember watching the whole game on telly). Edited October 7, 2011 by alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6302 Posted October 7, 2011 Author Share Posted October 7, 2011 Aye I think you're right. Friday night, on the telly and still 10,000 of us there. That latest photo I'm presuming is the North East Corner of the ground before the Leazes End was pulled down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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