Event will help fans to meet up

SENIOR Newcastle fans who cannot make the match these days but who want to hear front-line reports and discuss their favourite team are to be catered for in a new, novel way.

An event, provisionally called Newcastle United Auxiliaries, will be held at the Tyneside Irish Centre in Stowell Street (China Town) on Monday, March 12 from 12.30 until 2.00.

Organiser Les Robson from Cramlington explained: “United both on and off the field is always a passionate topic of conversation.

“Many older people want to talk about what is going on but, unfortunately, are isolated at home.

“I know former season ticket holders who cannot make games now for a number of reasons such as their physical frailties, the cost, the weather and even their dislike of the current regime, although they still love their club.

“The initial event follows the crucial Southampton home match with only eight weeks and eight games left until the end of a torrid season, so there will be plenty to talk about.”

Robson, 60, who has followed Newcastle United since 1965 but gave up his season ticket after last year’s Championshipwinning season, continued: “The Auxiliaries is a means to bring people together for an informal discussion once a week.

“It will be an ad-hoc meeting aimed at senior fans of both sexes where they can have a chat and a cuppa though younger supporters will also be more than welcome.”

I have agreed to talk at the opening meeting in March so hopefully I will see you there.

Further details are available by contacting Les Robson on 07805 496 518.