Thursday, August 04, 2005
The Newcastle Game
Most of the crew and all of the boys took the Metro Train to St. James' for the Newcastle vs. Deportivo game. After figuring out the automatic ticket machines and finding the proper English coins, we had our tickets and were on our way, with many friednly tips from the locals. We knew we were at the St. James' stop since it's the end of the line and the entire station is painted in the black and white stripes of Newcastle United. First stop was the Newcastle fan shop, where one can buy replica jerseys or golf balls with the team's logo and colors.
The game was not a sellout, but there had to be at least 35,000 in attendance. Our seats were midway up and just in the corner behind the goal. Watching the big boys play was very enjoyable and their talents were obvious. It was quite a treat to see Alan Shearer play, who is going on 34 years I believe and is playing his final year before retirement. For those that don't know, Shearer has scored more goals than anyone ever in the English Premiere league, so getting to see him play is something like getting see a Babe Ruth in action.
There were 3 goals in the game and it was exciting, but Newcastle lost and Deportivo was very skilled. Although not as loud when Newcastle will start league play and the stadium if filled, the atmosphere was something the boys had never seen so large and loud for soccer before and well worth the trip.
best
Robert
The game was not a sellout, but there had to be at least 35,000 in attendance. Our seats were midway up and just in the corner behind the goal. Watching the big boys play was very enjoyable and their talents were obvious. It was quite a treat to see Alan Shearer play, who is going on 34 years I believe and is playing his final year before retirement. For those that don't know, Shearer has scored more goals than anyone ever in the English Premiere league, so getting to see him play is something like getting see a Babe Ruth in action.
There were 3 goals in the game and it was exciting, but Newcastle lost and Deportivo was very skilled. Although not as loud when Newcastle will start league play and the stadium if filled, the atmosphere was something the boys had never seen so large and loud for soccer before and well worth the trip.
best
Robert
