Semi Silly

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Just saw this in the Ronnie. I wonder if they'd consider giving tickets in lieu of money?? I can sit around looking silly with a big letter on my chest if it gets me in! ;-) Spelling it out ~ Chronicle's T-shirts will get the message of support across to United

by Owen Mcateer

WEMBLEY-bound Newcastle United fans will be able to proudly display their support for their heroes, thanks to the Chronicle. We are dishing out hundreds of T-shirts to groups of supporters so they can give their backing at the FA Cup semi-final on April 9. When Newcastle run out against Chelsea they will be greeted by a sea of black and white tops but we are giving out the T-shirts so each player will know the fans are cheering them on. The special edition Cup semi-final shirts each bear a giant letter, so fans sitting in a line will spell out the name of their favourite player as they battle to reach the last FA Cup final to be played at the famous old stadium before it is redeveloped. And the fans' show of support could earn them a handsome reward as the Chronicle has #1,000 to share out among supporters who are spotted and feature in our Wembley round-up. Attempt The idea is to let the team know they have the whole of the city behind them as they fight to lift the famous trophy at the third attempt in as many years. Ian Gilmore, secretary of the Independent Supporters Group said: "If the players see their name spelled out it's bound to inspire them. "I think they know how much the fans love them already but anything that helps the team, even a little, can only be good." Groups of four or more fans who want to join in the fun can call Steve Miles of the Chronicle's Newspaper Sales department on (0191) 201 6066.

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

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>>> sit around looking silly with a big letter on my chest <<<

Hell pet, I know some lasses with big letters on their chests (usually DD) and they look far from silly!

Mind you, there are those of us who don't need a letter on our chests to look silly too!

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000


Of course, the thought that they might feel supported to see 30,000+ NUFC shirts is neither here nor there. Besides, we've only got the 5 in a row, and we don't reckon on seeing Maric in the starting 11.

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

`fraid I`m strictly `lower case`, so it wouldn`t do for me! ;o)

However, I only hope everyone sits in the right order - could give the press a field day - anybody out there with a pencil in their hand and good at anagrams!!!!!!!!!

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000


Immediate thought - ANAL SHEARER - and I`m sure it could get much worse!

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000

Like - for instance - ANAL RASH `ERE !!!!!!

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000


The favourite Big Al 'anagram' at the Stade de Merde is 'Her Anal Arse'

Ho ho......splits your sides doesn't it!

-- Anonymous, March 30, 2000


Is it just me, or does the whole idea of `big` letters on teeshirts seem somewhat lame? Since when did the Toon Army need any help in showing their support.

As for the anagram thing, I just felt that it would be too easy to write the newspapers headlines for them! You can bet your bottom dollar that they would be scouring the crowd just looking for an amusing faux pas! (;o)

-- Anonymous, March 31, 2000


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