Monday, July 16, 2007

Ohhh .. I've already watched this film!!


Guys,

First post of the Argentinian Mackem in ages. I found it a bit difficult with this new beta version of this page and etc. I have been in touch with you and Sunderland though.

A new season is almost upon us. No competitions of note are played around the globe but the Copa America. What the hell!!??! Runner-ups again!! What the hell is going on with this national team?!? Every time we bump into Brazil in need-to-win games, they beat us. It was the same old story in 2004 and now this year. Yesterday, I have to admit it, they battered us. Argentina were not opposition for them. Key players who had shone in the previous game disappeared off the face of the earth. Did Messi, Riquelme, Tevez, Veron play? Personally speaking, I don't know, didn't realise they're on the field. It's a matter of starting from scratch for the Argentinian National Team.

To relax and strech out a bit after such a weary day, why don't you have a look at this pic. Maybe if the Argies fielded had seen these babes, we'd have beaten the Brazilian.. or maybe not.

Friday, July 06, 2007

Branch AGM 2007

Minutes of AGM held 5th July 2007


1) Good attendance for the meeting, probably the best ever! The secretary thanked eveyone for coming.
2) Stephen Woodward elected as Chairman, Jim Gilling elected as Secretary, Brian Mitton elected as Treasurer. Thomas Hegarty stepped down as Treasurer due to other commitments. The bank details will be changed re. Brian Mitton at the end of this month.
3) Thomas Hegarty, David Hodgson, Graham Williams and Ian Pearson elected as committee members.
4) Account balances: £ 459 in community account, £ 364.11 in deposit account, £ 429.91 cash in hand. The branch made most of the money during 2007 when the team were playing well.
5) Membership fees will be as last season £2 adults £1 for OAP’s and under 16.
6) Coach operator for next season will be Griersons, a 49 seater has been reserved for the season at the same cost as last season £165 plus £25 surcharge for any bank holiday match.
7) Coach prices will remain as last season £5 for adults and £3 for OAP’s and under 16’s. They may be revised later in the season if the Branch is having cash problems due to low attendances on the coach.
8) Coach pick-up, drop off and times will remain as last season. Kelloe Greyhound and Londis Shop Coxhoe.
9) The secretary will clarify with the Sedgefield branch the pick up and drop off points for all away games. There was some concern over getting across to Trimdon early morning for some of our members. The Branch will not run its own coaches to away games.
10) Fund raising will remain with with a football / dominoe card on the coach and also during away matches if possible. We made more money at away games than sales on the home coaches. The secretary will discuss fund raising with local companies. Brian Mitton stated that it was his families decision to donate £50 to the branch in memory of Tommy Mitton who died last season. The secretary thanked Brian for this kind gesture.
11) It was decided that for the Black Cats Bar upgrade for season ticket holders we apply for the Chelsea home game on March 15th and add Everton at home March 8th as a second choice.
12) The secretary reminded everyone that the stadium is now no smoking as will the coach due to the new smoking ban introduced July 1st.
13) Season tickets should be delivered by July 13th and for the Juventus game you must use voucher 58 from the 07/08 season ticket for ticket applications; tickets are priced at £15 £5 for under 16’s before July 19th afterwards the price will rise to £20.
14) The Branch will run a coach to the match, subject to numbers wanting to go. During the meeting there was 14 adults and 4 under 16’s wishing to attend and go in the coach.
15) For those not attending matches next year the club have signed an agreement with Century fm for match commentary at home and away games.
16) The meeting was closed at 8.30 pm




J. Gilling
Branch Secretary
6th July 2007

Monday, July 02, 2007

No light at the Stadium of Light

In line with new Government legislation, the Stadium of Light is now a no-smoking venue.

July 1st saw a country-wide ban on smoking in enclosed public places implemented and the Stadium will be completely smoke-free on both match and non matchdays.

In line with the legislation smoking will not be permitted in any areas on matchdays, including concourses, hospitality suites, executive boxes, seating decks, walkways and toilets. Supporters will not be permitted to leave and re-enter the Stadium in order to smoke.

Anyone found smoking within the Stadium could be asked to leave and surrender their ticket.

Chief Executive Peter Walker said: “As an employer we have a legal duty of care to our staff and of course our customers. The ban extends to all venues so we’re sure people will adapt to the change quickly.”

Head of Safety and Security John Davidson added: “The ban is a legal requirement so we must ensure that this new legislation is upheld or the club and individuals who flout the ban could be liable for prosecution and fines.”

On non-match days all suites, boxes, hospitality areas etc will be completely smoke-free. Smoking is also not permitted in the club shops and ticket office.