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I've met some truly mad Sunderland supporters .....

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haway said:
Have you made the book yet or was it all bluster on the internet with no attempt to follow through?
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Yes because it's obviously possible to research a book, speak to the people involved, write it, find a publisher and have it printed within a few weeks :rolleyes:

Is tracking me really the very best thing you have to do in your sad & empty penniless little life?

I thought you had some imaginary mass protest to organise with your imaginary mates ........

Upstart said:
Daft lad stories back on had a drink

Anyone remember the old jumping the turnstiles .I was quite a pro at it even done it at Wembley or pushing in behind behind someone.Remember the Fulwell end lads with a plank of 3x4 jammed up against the door of the turnstile and loads getting in for nowt.Remember climbing the wall of the Fulwell end to get in. Ayresome park late seventies a good mate of mine I can mention his name because he sadly passed away Steven Kent no money jumping in not only did he get in but put his hand through and grabbed the money bag he was off like a whippet can't remember the score but we had a good drink that night think there was over £200 in it
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I hitched to Oldham once and climbed in over the back wall of the away end ...... saved £5 and ruined a pair of jeans I'd saved up for weeks to get.

They had the 'newly invented tar paint shite' that stuck to you. The polis spotted me, threw me out and I had to pay to get in again.

Some different polis saw me, covered in tar, and threw me out again :lol:
 
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Sharp said:
Wonder where all the truly mad sunderland supporters where when the boro took the Fullwell?... must of been having a piss eh?
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You spelt Fulwell wrong mate....

T_Bone said:
It's so obvious isn't it ? He's yearning for an end of season scrap.
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Thought he was arranging a mass protest, boycott, placards and kick off at Stamford Bridge. The last chance this season :lol:
 
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i was helping with book ect but last month ive been not to grand ,, i propose soon say mid june me and a few from here get train to see riv dooon soooth and talk it through . get a hotel one night i can get train tickets dirt cheap ....those who doooooot can either piss offf or better still come and join us you can put your orrrrr in okay guys and we will forget the saaaarrrcazzzum from here ..
 
magcatcherhutch said:
i was helping with book ect but last month ive been not to grand ,, i propose soon say mid june me and a few from here get train to see riv dooon soooth and talk it through . get a hotel one night i can get train tickets dirt cheap ....those who doooooot can either piss offf or better still come and join us you can put your orrrrr in okay guys and we will forget the saaaarrrcazzzum from here ..
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Sounds great. Pm me the date.
 
Reiver said:
Yes because it's obviously possible to research a book, speak to the people involved, write it, find a publisher and have it printed within a few weeks :rolleyes:

Is tracking me really the very best thing you have to do in your sad & empty penniless little life?

I thought you had some imaginary mass protest to organise with your imaginary mates ........



I hitched to Oldham once and climbed in over the back wall of the away end ...... saved £5 and ruined a pair of jeans I'd saved up for weeks to get.

They had the 'newly invented tar paint shite' that stuck to you. The polis spotted me, threw me out and I had to pay to get in again.

Some different polis saw me, covered in tar, and threw me out again :lol:
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I used to hitch to every away game from Essex. Second time at Oldham I actually was on the train with the London branch for the Easter trip which iirc was Oldham Good Friday, Roker Saturday and Blackpool Easter Monday. It didn't take much getting over the wall at the away end at Oldham.
 
MickeyV said:
Mate worked in Burton's the Tailors in Blandford Street(?) in the late 60s. A Shotton lad called 'Hatch Ha...' came in to get meausured for a suit and asked for a special long inside pocket for his axe. So that shit goes back fifty years. Shotton was not a place to wander around, Murton neither, and even on your own turf there was always a chance someone from another estate would fancy a pop at you!
I live in London now, and my three lads wander the gang-infested streets with very little fear, because those scrotes are really only interested in banging each other.
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Your inside pocket insight reminded me of a tale my Dad told me about a trip to Millwall in the early 70's. it was the time we played them first game of the season. He was not wearing any colours and was keeping himself to himself but while queuing up a bus load of Sunderland lads arrived who were singing and shouting and generally being a bit boisterous (as you do). Anyway the bloke in front of my Dad in the queue who was also alone and keeping himself to himself turned to my Dad and said 'those cants wont be facking singing once they get inside' and at that he discreetly opened his crombie to reveal a full length firemans axe secured into the lining of the jacket. my Dad nodded over at the copper on the turnstile to indicate that he might want to take a close look at this fellows crombie. However the cops were on to it anyway as he overheard them saying 'how many times have we warned you about this George'!! Different world down there.
 
air asia said:
Your inside pocket insight reminded me of a tale my Dad told me about a trip to Millwall in the early 70's. it was the time we played them first game of the season. He was not wearing any colours and was keeping himself to himself but while queuing up a bus load of Sunderland lads arrived who were singing and shouting and generally being a bit boisterous (as you do). Anyway the bloke in front of my Dad in the queue who was also alone and keeping himself to himself turned to my Dad and said 'those cants wont be facking singing once they get inside' and at that he discreetly opened his crombie to reveal a full length firemans axe secured into the lining of the jacket. my Dad nodded over at the copper on the turnstile to indicate that he might want to take a close look at this fellows crombie. However the cops were on to it anyway as he overheard them saying 'how many times have we warned you about this George'!! Different world down there.
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Hmmm, well I was at that game and we did hear rumours about the axe.
It was a bit scary that day, not sure about the bus load of lads though as all buses in them days parked up back of Kings Cross and we used the tube.
I do remember Buttons and them with the bell that they took to every game clobbering a Millwall punter with it, class?
 
Vauxie said:
Hmmm, well I was at that game and we did hear rumours about the axe.
It was a bit scary that day, not sure about the bus load of lads though as all buses in them days parked up back of Kings Cross and we used the tube.
I do remember Buttons and them with the bell that they took to every game clobbering a Millwall punter with it, class?
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Where you at Upton Park when the cockernees threw a swan into the away fans area? My Dad swore this happened but I have yet to find anyone who remembers it.
 
Henry Hocklediver said:
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Please find posted above an article I did for TWR. Mentions Sammy the chin and his antics.
P.S. Not sure if I've done a very good job of attaching the image but tried my best.
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Nice one mate, I remember seeing that ages back.

PM me if you're interested in contributing to the book, it'll be just a compilation of stories from lads like you.

I'm in the process of contacting other supporters groups to get some 'opposition' stories of their encounters with Sunderland supporters.
 
Vauxie said:
Hmmm, well I was at that game and we did hear rumours about the axe.
It was a bit scary that day, not sure about the bus load of lads though as all buses in them days parked up back of Kings Cross and we used the tube.
I do remember Buttons and them with the bell that they took to every game clobbering a Millwall punter with it, class?
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Midland Road was where the buses parked. I used to wait for them arriving & travel about the underground with them from my Wakey train (KX). I was only telling my 2 boys about it on Tuesday on our way to the Millers.
That Millwall game was where I heard/saw/joined in with "Sunderland United" - with Man U outside KX station iirc
 
Reiver said:
If it's the same lad we knew him as Scottie and he was absolutely crackers ...... we'd pick him up in Sheffield and never be sure if he'd make it back to the car.

If he didn't we'd just know he'd find his way home like some manic homing pigeon :lol:
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. Nev Sheff is still alive and kicking.
 
Monkey Hanger said:
Hi Wakey, is the guy Sheff you mention the same guy I referred to. I knew him by his name. Is/was he JS?
He was covered in tattoos , including his neck. His family originally hailed from Amble? One of his many tats said Amble. Used to wear his hair in that 70's feathered look? Always curious to know what ever happened to him?
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Still alive.still in Sheffield.
 
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