(27 Apr 2014, 11:15 am)Andreos Constantopolous wrote Aye, there are some decent players - some who could/should play at a higher level. Apart from [b]Mickey McKay[b] who was at Hartlepool, there haven't been too many who have made the step up.
Used to get to a few games, had a few friends and family members play at that level.

Used to compete for Birtley AC, who shared facilities for Birtley Town for a bit too.

(27 Apr 2014, 1:00 pm)Michael wrote Great win for Sunderland!!!

(27 Apr 2014, 1:00 pm)Michael wrote Great win for Sunderland!!!

(27 Apr 2014, 11:24 am)marxistafozzski wrote Where is Mickey these days, sure he was at Consett last season when I went up there to see Darlo

(27 Apr 2014, 5:50 pm)AdamY wrote And Jack Colbeck is supposedly leaving for Newcastle regardless of whether Sunderland's last-dash bid for Premiership survival is successful or not.

(27 Apr 2014, 5:50 pm)AdamY wrote And Jack Colback is supposedly leaving for Newcastle regardless of whether Sunderland's last-dash bid for Premiership survival is successful or not.

(27 Apr 2014, 6:09 pm)mb134 wrote Would like to have him at Newcastle, might actually play for the badge not just the pay packet

(27 Apr 2014, 6:33 pm)AdamY wrote If he is indeed a Newcastle fan then there's always an upside to him signing.

I said the same thing about Danny Graham when the opportunity arose to sign him. He may not be the best striker in the world, but he's hungry to play and when on form he can score goals.

(27 Apr 2014, 8:49 pm)Adam wrote sorry folks, went straight to a party after the match yesterday and have been bothered to log on now. Anyway, great win for Gateshead. Great match. Now got Grimsby in the play offs. We're away on Thursday and then home on Sunday, kick off at 4:30pm. It is an all ticketed event though, so you can't pay on the door. You can get tickets from the mini box office at G'head Stadium tomorrow and Tuesday anytime between 10am and 8pm.

I'm quietly confident we're going up. Just have to hope and pray

(27 Apr 2014, 8:51 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Is it just tomorrow and tuesday for tickets, i am smashed till friday lol

(27 Apr 2014, 9:00 pm)Adam wrote ah sorry, never realised they've extended it. Now selling them on Wed, Thu and Fri at the same times.

Alternatively, you can order your ticket on the internet and then collect it at the box office on any day until just before kick off on Sunday.

The link below has all the information required

http://www.gateshead-fc.com/4869/gateshead-reach-conference-play-offs-home-leg-ticket-information

(27 Apr 2014, 9:27 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Might try and get a ticket later in the week...

See there was a big crowd yesterday around the 3k mark, what do you expect for the home game on Sunday, do you think 5 figures will turn out for it...what is the capacity by the way?????

(27 Apr 2014, 9:44 pm)Adam wrote There won't be a 5 figure crowd there. I would say between 3000 and 5000. Grimsby will probably fetch a few hundred up.

The stadium capacity is 11,000 odd. Don't know the exact figure off the top of my head.

(27 Apr 2014, 8:18 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Theres no such thing as loyalty in football these days

(27 Apr 2014, 10:02 pm)marxistafozzski wrote Well if I aint able to get along, good luck, football league here you come, hopefully...Local Derbies with the Chimp Chokers

(27 Apr 2014, 10:15 pm)AdamY wrote I never mentioned loyalty. If a more lucrative opportunity comes knocking then I suspect he'll be off to pastures new - he'd be foolish not to. However, if one has the chance to play for the club they support then I'd imagine you'd want to contribute to that the success of that club. This adds an extra element to any footballer's game - an upside if you will.

(27 Apr 2014, 6:09 pm)mb134 wrote Would like to have him at Newcastle, might actually play for the badge not just the pay packet

(27 Apr 2014, 10:17 pm)Adam wrote Thank you. It'll be fantastic if we do go up. Who knows, this time next week I could be singing a rather drunken rendition of the adapted football version of Que Sera Sera

Hope Darlo do well in their play offs as well.