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Recent signing Davide Santon, having joined from Inter Milan, ingratiated himself to the Geordie faithful straight away by admitting. It wasnt a brave forecast, I had watched Ajax Amsterdam win three , BARNSLEY pulled off an excellent victory in their last League One fixture, a rousing 4-1 victory against Derby County at Oakwell, strengthening their bid for , THE 2021-22 season was a remarkable campaign for Liverpool; two domestic trophies and two near-misses, including a third UEFA Champions League final in five years. El Clasico: Are wheels falling off for Barcelona as they prepare to face Real Madrid? The song is now usually sung with more modern language but retaining the Tyneside dialect. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. "Blaydon Races" (Roud #3511) is a Geordie folk song written in the 19th century by Geordie Ridley, in a style deriving from music hall. The Toon Army obviously love Newcastle United, but that doesn't stop them from giving a quick reminder at every home game. Learn about the . Just gannin' doon te the railway bridge, the 'bus wheel flew off there. Stream songs including "Blaydon Races (chorus only)", "(Clap) Geordies" and more. Dorothy, 89, left Newcastle when she was 18 years old to move to America, where she has lived ever since. The last triumph was in 1968-69, the curiously-named Inter Cities Fairs Cup, the tongue-tied elder brother of the UEFA Cup, which was the father of the bastard child that is now the Europa League. "Her parents were not sure about him obviously because of the war but he won them over with his charm.". All the kids singing Blaydon Races kitted out in their #NUFC shirts. In the second leg, a magnificent goal from Pop Robson settled the tie 2-1 on aggregate. July 30, 2007. . Kris Cook, 31, had the four-inch tattoo inked onto his left leg before the Magpies lost in the Carabao Cup final to Manchester United on Sunday. His first goal for the club. 3. The tunnel out to the hallowed St. James' Park is adorned with famous Geordie saying "Howay the Lads," and there's a chant to go with it, too. Newcastle hung on to go through on the away goals rule. , updated I loved hearing her stories about Whitley Bay and the lighthouse and her days out by the beach. Passin' the folks alang the road just as they were stannin'. Eiteen hundred an' sixty-two, on a summer's efternoon; There wis spice stalls an' munkey shows an' aud wives selling ciders, Video, 00:01:00At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dog found alive after 23 days under rubble. Heard more about "Shearer turned you down" then I did Blaydon Races.anyways rant over. 'It was all for a laugh and I had mentioned to my mates that I might get it done, but they were shocked when I went through with it. The famous 1862 Geordie folk song written by Geordie Ridley, about "Gannin' alang the Scotswood Road, to see the Blaydon Races" was adapted in 1981 into the road race that it is known for today. Dementia sufferer Dorothy Stein, 89, was born and brought up in Newcastle but left to start a new life in Canada in 1949. I think the Newcastle United one was just a step too far for her. Kris Cook, 31, had the four-inch tattoo inked onto his left . Video, 00:03:09Composer with dementia hears piece for first time, Tears of relief after man found in Amazon jungle. Fast forward to the 1-1 derby draw in 2011 when Sunderland fans stayed behind to goad Newcastle fans in an ugly incident that resulted in seats being exchanged. A variation on the first verse and chorus are sung regularly at Newcastle matches: Oh me lads, you should've seen us gannin'. The lassies lost their crinolines off, an' the veils that hide their faces, The Blaydon Races is an anthem. 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It's not as if either set of fans were singing non stop for 90 minutes. 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The second leg was marred by crowd violence, but goals from Jimmy Smith and Jackie Sinclair sent Joe Harveys men through to the final to meet Ujpest Dosza, then referred to as all Eastern European sides were in those days as the crack Hungarians. There was animosity, but without a jagged edge. One of them even has a train running through it! Publisher:Pitch Publishing LtdISBN:9781801501774, Bro GOTP, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Alan Shearer is the greatest player in Newcastle United history, so it's only right that the Geordies had a chant to sing for each of the 206 goals he scored in black and white. 'The tattoo is about four inches wide and four inches long and is just above my knee on my left leg. The site consistently wins awards for its work, across a broad range of subjects. That Newcastle were in the competition at all was something of a mystery. When we gat the wheel put on away we went agyen, But the problem is that Newcastles glory days are now more than half a century away and the era in which they were indeed the top club in Britain go back to the gas-lamp. In pictures: Newcastle United 4 Sydney FC 0. The last triumph was in 1968-69, the curiously-named Inter Cities Fairs Cup, the tongue-tied elder brother of the UEFA Cup, which was the father of the bastard child that is now the Europa League. 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Friday February 06 2004, 12.00am GMT, The Times. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In the first round, Newcastle were drawn at home to Feyenoord, who a year later would be crowned European champions. Chorus: Blaydon Races is without doubt the go-to chant for the Toon Army. He watched the match at the Boxpark Venue near to Wembley Stadium and said he was still proud of Eddie Howe's boys even though they were defeated. Considering Newcastle's qualification for the Europa League under Alan Pardew last season, this song is pretty apt. Massive game. In 1967-68, they finished 10th, but because of the Fairs Cups one club, one city rule, Newcastle scraped in. (chorus) Madrid heads the list of Europes top footballcities, 7 days in football: This weeks bigaction, EFL Cup Final:Two clubs desperate for somerecognition, Newcastle United 1968-69 the last chorus of Blaydon Races GAME OF THE PEOPLE - TekkerVerse, Follow GAME OF THE PEOPLE on WordPress.com, Arsenal v Everton, Southampton 1-2 Grimsby: Premier League and FA Cup live, Manchester United 3-1 West Ham: FA Cup fifth round live reaction, Socceroos start new World Cup cycle with homecoming Ecuador friendlies, Hillsborough campaigners criticise proposal for new victims advocate role, Reading facing second points deduction for breaching financial rules. They are still waiting for their next piece of silverware. Man U fans are some of the best for singing their 'retro' songs, so of course they're going . An old song but great sing, to the tune of Cheer Up Roy Keane. Almost 76,000 saw the first leg at Ibrox Park, a Fairs Cup record crowd. I might do when I'm older but for now, I just think it's funny.'. Chronicle chief sports writer Lee Ryder is out in New Zealand and captured the video of fans enjoying their time supporting the club. Video, 00:01:00View from the cockpit of a Ukraine combat helicopter. Away we went 'lang Collin'wood Street, that's on the road to Blaydon. 'I was going in for a day session at the tattoo place anyway to get a sleeve done and then decided last minute to get the Newcastle tattoo on my leg too. By Robin Young. Here are 10 of the best chants regularly heard at St James' Park, and in away ends up and down the country. NEWCASTLE UNITED fans like to think of their club as one of the truly big footballing institutions in the country, and in terms of the Magpies support, heritage and potential, they are not too far wrong. 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