The Manchester United away support was excellent in the 1st leg at the SOL, apart from some idiots spitting, throwing coins and a flare down on the Sunderland fans below of course, and next Wednesday it is time for action at the sharp end..The tie is finely balanced, with Sunderland having a slender lead, but with Man United still firm favorites to go through. Sunderland's 9,000 ticket allocation has been swiftly snapped up, with many more either travelling down without tickets or getting tickets in other areas of the stadium..It should be a cracking occasion with a proper cup tie atmosphere...may the best team win...As long as it's Sunderland..Ha'way the lads..
posted on 19/1/14
How are things with you mate? I passed what you told me on to Smug, as I know you two keep in touch.. I hope you don't mind..
posted on 20/1/14
No . . . . I've spoken to him about it, and I'm having a pint with him before ( and probably after ) the Harrier game on sarrada
They're okay, and things will, presumably/hopefully, settle down after the funeral tomorrow
posted on 20/1/14
I'm on nightshift both Friday and Saturday nights this week, so will not be having any beer before or after the game..
posted on 20/1/14
Drinking in a place called Heywood before the game, which I believe is not far from Manchester..
posted on 20/1/14
Clitheroe is the usual place around that area for the 'Sheels branch, mind
posted on 21/1/14
I'm not sure it is the official branch we are going with, as we are having to pay for the buses, unlike the official branches..They are also not too strict with the no alcohol rules on the bus, as long as you make a little effort to conceal it, they are usually OK..
posted on 21/1/14
I meant to say.."I'm sure it is NOT the official branch..
posted on 21/1/14
You probably shouldn't have mentioned the alcohol bit at all, mind
posted on 21/1/14
These buses are privately ran, and are not necessarily just for football fans, so it is allowed..
posted on 23/1/14
Alcohol . . . . I had some last night