wykikitoon 20129 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Taken From.cock here NEWCASTLE United fan Steve Harmison has been promised a seat for life at St. James' Park after his thrilling Ashes heroics. The England fast bowler - known as the Ashington Express - helped wrestle cricket's greatest prize from the grasp of Australia during a sensational summer test series. And an added reward for the dyed-in-the-wool Magpie has come from Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd, who is to give Harmison his very own seat in the St. James' directors box - complete with a special plaque saying: "Steve Harmison - Ashes Winner 2005." Mr Shepherd told nufc.co.uk: "Steve is a great sporting son of the north east and everyone at Newcastle United is delighted that he and the England cricketers have won the Ashes back after all these years. "He's someone who always loves watching Newcastle play whenever he can, and we are happy that in the past we've been able to help him a little with his fitness. "Wherever he travels with the England team, he flies the Geordie flag with pride and is a great ambassador for the north east. "He makes no secret of the fact he's a big Newcastle United fan, so we're only too happy to offer him a seat for life at St. James' Park. "Everyone at the club has been cheering him on over the summer. All the players and even the manager Graeme Souness - who is a proud Scot! "Steve's had a summer to remember and I'm sure he'll get a huge welcome when he returns to the north east." Australia had dominated the Ashes since 1989, but they were surrendered following yesterday's drawn Fifth Test at The Oval which saw Michael Vaughan's England win the series 2-1. Harmison took 17 wickets in the series - including the crucial dismissal of Michael Kasprowicz to win the Second Test at Edgbaston - and also chipped in with 60 useful runs with the bat Yeh winning a poxy little site trophey is worth that, what about people who do actual work for the community etc? Nah forget them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 To be fair he's a card carrying Geordie and has had a season ticket for god knows how long. It's not as if they're offering it up to someone who doesn't give two shits about the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Flintoff 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 To be fair he's a card carrying Geordie and has had a season ticket for god knows how long. It's not as if they're offering it up to someone who doesn't give two shits about the club. 33022[/snapback] I always remember Harmy saying the best moment of his 7-12 stats in the Windies was that he got a txt of Alan Shearer congratulating him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 To be fair he's a card carrying Geordie and has had a season ticket for god knows how long. It's not as if they're offering it up to someone who doesn't give two shits about the club. 33022[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Lazaru 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Sounds good to me, top bloke and part of something historic achieved by an english team who had skill and talent but also great attitudes, personality and many other things lacking in the toss pots who play football for England! Though to be fair until Souness is booted out that is a punishment not a reward for Harmy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke 2 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Taken From.cock here NEWCASTLE United fan Steve Harmison has been promised a seat for life at St. James' Park after his thrilling Ashes heroics. The England fast bowler - known as the Ashington Express - helped wrestle cricket's greatest prize from the grasp of Australia during a sensational summer test series. And an added reward for the dyed-in-the-wool Magpie has come from Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd, who is to give Harmison his very own seat in the St. James' directors box - complete with a special plaque saying: "Steve Harmison - Ashes Winner 2005." Mr Shepherd told nufc.co.uk: "Steve is a great sporting son of the north east and everyone at Newcastle United is delighted that he and the England cricketers have won the Ashes back after all these years. "He's someone who always loves watching Newcastle play whenever he can, and we are happy that in the past we've been able to help him a little with his fitness. "Wherever he travels with the England team, he flies the Geordie flag with pride and is a great ambassador for the north east. "He makes no secret of the fact he's a big Newcastle United fan, so we're only too happy to offer him a seat for life at St. James' Park. "Everyone at the club has been cheering him on over the summer. All the players and even the manager Graeme Souness - who is a proud Scot! "Steve's had a summer to remember and I'm sure he'll get a huge welcome when he returns to the north east." Australia had dominated the Ashes since 1989, but they were surrendered following yesterday's drawn Fifth Test at The Oval which saw Michael Vaughan's England win the series 2-1. Harmison took 17 wickets in the series - including the crucial dismissal of Michael Kasprowicz to win the Second Test at Edgbaston - and also chipped in with 60 useful runs with the bat Yeh winning a poxy little site trophey is worth that, what about people who do actual work for the community etc? Nah forget them 33021[/snapback] He's achieved more for England than any of the wasters we employ will ever do for us. Good on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I've got no problem with it..... hmm though Shepherds raving about him, hes a geordie... new manager anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Taken From.cock here NEWCASTLE United fan Steve Harmison has been promised a seat for life at St. James' Park after his thrilling Ashes heroics. The England fast bowler - known as the Ashington Express - helped wrestle cricket's greatest prize from the grasp of Australia during a sensational summer test series. And an added reward for the dyed-in-the-wool Magpie has come from Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd, who is to give Harmison his very own seat in the St. James' directors box - complete with a special plaque saying: "Steve Harmison - Ashes Winner 2005." Mr Shepherd told nufc.co.uk: "Steve is a great sporting son of the north east and everyone at Newcastle United is delighted that he and the England cricketers have won the Ashes back after all these years. "He's someone who always loves watching Newcastle play whenever he can, and we are happy that in the past we've been able to help him a little with his fitness. "Wherever he travels with the England team, he flies the Geordie flag with pride and is a great ambassador for the north east. "He makes no secret of the fact he's a big Newcastle United fan, so we're only too happy to offer him a seat for life at St. James' Park. "Everyone at the club has been cheering him on over the summer. All the players and even the manager Graeme Souness - who is a proud Scot! "Steve's had a summer to remember and I'm sure he'll get a huge welcome when he returns to the north east." Australia had dominated the Ashes since 1989, but they were surrendered following yesterday's drawn Fifth Test at The Oval which saw Michael Vaughan's England win the series 2-1. Harmison took 17 wickets in the series - including the crucial dismissal of Michael Kasprowicz to win the Second Test at Edgbaston - and also chipped in with 60 useful runs with the bat Yeh winning a poxy little site trophey is worth that, what about people who do actual work for the community etc? Nah forget them 33021[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isegrim 9772 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Yeh winning a poxy little site trophey is worth that, what about people who do actual work for the community etc? Nah forget them 33021[/snapback] Yep, I think it is totally harsh to the real working people. Winning hereditary seats for life at SJP should be made compulsory at every pub quiz in Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6682 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Someone associated with Newcastle United has won a trophy.... That needs to be honoured! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wykikitoon 20129 Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 OK Bit harsh on my first post but still think its OTT. What would they do if Ant & Dec win a golden globe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Good on him, not that I supported England during the Ashes but he has just help to conquer the best team in the world and win something that hasn't been won by England for 19 years. I have no problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44851 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think it's a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 4378 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I think it's a great idea. 33452[/snapback] I have a slight problem with "for life" - maybe as long as England hold the ashes? A mate of mine reckons anyone who scores the winner against the mackems should be given a job for life by the club - nowt special maybe just a meet and greet on match day but enough to recognise the achievment. We already designate them as Saints in our religion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 It's the only thing that temporarily kept the monkeys from O'Brien's back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldman 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Harmison for NUFC manager. For life. Maybe he could play on the wing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sima Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Fast throw ins \o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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