Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 20-02-2013 St. James' Park will be transformed on Sunday to celebrate our French players, and we want you to join in! St. James' Park is set to have a little more joie de vivre on display than usual this Sunday after Newcastle United's home Barclays Premier League fixture with Southampton was designated 'French Day' by the Club. In homage to their growing Gallic contingent, which now stands at ten players following five new arrivals from across the Channel in January, 'Le Toon' fans are invited to dress up, paint their faces and bring along their Tricolore banners early to immerse themselves in a French-inspired theme across the stadium. There will also be chance for a sing-along before kick-off as singer Gavin James Burke arrives on Tyneside to join in the festivities, with further themed entertainment on the pitch at half-time. Ticket holders in the family enclosure, meanwhile, will be in the spirit of things with a team of dedicated face painters. And the pièce de résistance is yet to be revealed, with several other surprises awaiting fans at Sunday's game. French midfielder Yohan Cabaye said: "I think this is a fantastic idea. "The French players who were here last season and the players who arrived in January are very proud to be here and to play for Newcastle United so it will be very special to see our fans celebrating our culture and sharing it with us. "The support from our fans and our teammates is a big reason why players have wanted to come here to Newcastle. We hope to repay that support on the pitch by giving the best performances we can." Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew added: "It's not just on the pitch that our French players have had an impact since they've arrived. The city has really taken to them as well and the players have spoken about how much they've appreciated the welcome they've been given and seeing things like French flags in the crowd. "It's up to us as a Club to help our fans continue that outstanding support, so the French Day is an opportunity for people right across the stadium to come along early, have some fun and generate a fantastic atmosphere both before and during what is a big game for us." Events and entertainment will be taking place from 1pm on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13817 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I have a French flag from the Olympics - used in a flag ceremony - tempted but no. And my hair is seldom complimented by hats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26625 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 In honour of our French players I shall start smoking on Sunday and also start an affair with my daughters teacher and will set her up in an apartment in the city centre. Vive le France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5890 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This has got to be Ashley sticking 2 fingers up at the media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'm going to adopt an air of ennui and weltschmerz. I'll display this by languidly smoking a roll-up, looking away and shrugging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26192 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 This has got to be Ashley sticking 2 fingers up at the media Or he's got another batch of berets in that he's looking to get rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Can can girls at half time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'll do wor lass up the arse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3422 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 And here I thought the French and English dont get along very well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 6432 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I'll do wor lass up the arse. Halftime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigWalrus 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Halftime? Aye, and halftime in her gob n'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Just a way to advertise and sell their stock of horseburgers, rather than sending it to land fill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonMarshy 2 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Aye, and halftime in her gob n'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hope the fans don't surrender as easily as the French etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 No Ben Arfa on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zico martin 84 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 No Ben Arfa on Sunday why not, hes french isnt he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13817 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 No Ben Arfa on Sunday I'd rather have him ready to play tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8950 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 We don't need to risk him, we should be beating Southampton without him. Swansea is a different prospect, if he can make the bench he could make a real impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bias 3 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Good idea I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19744 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll do wor lass up the arse. that's greek day innit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I cringe at shite like this like. In it's honour though I will have a French day tomorrow at work where I will take hour breaks for every 15 minutes of work I do before going on strike at about 2pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 that's greek day innit? I thought it was just Saturday nights! Embarrassing bollocks this like. We'll be playing music when we score next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted February 21, 2013 Author Share Posted February 21, 2013 We should all release French letters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I thought it was just Saturday nights! Embarrassing bollocks this like. We'll be playing music when we score next! As soon as they make it "official" they rob the fans of whatever spontaneous fun was to be had. This is the club reacting (slowly) to where the crowd were 2 steps ahead. The stands were already stuffed with French flags, onions, baguettes, berets and that at the last game. Now anyone partaking becomes a cunt. And the players know ots a corporate dictate rather than a heartfelt adiption of their culture. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1115 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 As soon as they make it "official" they rob the fans of whatever spontaneous fun was to be had. This is the club reacting (slowly) to where the crowd were 2 steps ahead. The stands were already stuffed with French flags, onions, baguettes, berets and that at the last game. Now anyone partaking becomes a cunt. And the players know ots a corporate dictate rather than a heartfelt adiption of their culture. Shame. Aye, down with the man, fuck da police and all that shite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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