My life has been pretty stressful lately but sitting amongst a load
of Southampton supporters when watching Newcastle play really topped it
off. In what Sir Bobby Robson called “a glorious game” and I would have
to agree, I found it increasingly difficult to keep my feet from tapping
out the beats of the Toon army’s chants.
And I cringed at the words leaving the saints supporters mouths – how
could they say those things about our team!!!
It was then I remembered Keep Smiling, Keep Clapping Keep looking
like a saints fan!
However dressed all in black this was slightly difficult to achieve 100%
Goal – my dad kicked me from the left, the crowd
rose from the right and it silenced the already not very loud saints
fans. The only time my mask slipped was when we had those chances in the
1st half and then I couldn’t help show happiness when they
wasted their chances in the 2nd half. I felt our players
dominated the majority of the game and our fans dominated the
atmosphere.
Before I arrived I knew it would be impossible to
join any version of “Oh when the saints” and considered a way out –
luckily Southampton fans were just as they were on my previous trip to
St Mary’s – quite quiet and several people around me sat in silence –
weird!
Now Bowyer said pre match that he looked forward to scoring the winning
goal – well – he scored!
I was very confused by the big screen announcing Marion Pahars scoring
our third goal when I thought it was Ambrose – however this was
clarified when I returned home.
The game was good with a good tempo and definitely determination, which
had previously been lacking.
No boos from the fans (except saints booing Shearer and Dyer) and great
applause when Robert made an appearance. Something which was really
obvious – the Toon army showed appreciation to all the players – all 22
players, whereas the saints fans showed no respect for the Newcastle
players whatsoever.
Glad to be a
NUFC supporter – wouldn’t have it any other way!
Memo to season ticket holders:
Anyone with a spare ticket for home games next season please let me
know!
Carys Baptist – www.carys.cjb.net
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