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FULHAM TRAVEL                Updated 7th February

There are engineering works for Grand Central over the the weekend of 27th/28th February but, luckily for us, we've escaped having to change trains at Peterborough.  But anyone thinking of travelling needs to note the changes to the timetable that day.  Indeed, the train back leaves Sunderland at 1710 - just ok given that it's a 3pm kick off but you'll have to get your skates on!  On the credit side, it gets back to Kings Cross at 2055.  Click here for more details.

TICKET LATEST                Updated 4th February                  

Aston Villa v. Sunderland

Saturday 6th March ; kick-off 3.00 p.m.
Applications for tickets for this game will be accepted from season card holders until 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 18th February.  
Any remaining tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Thursday 25th February.

Prices : Adults £36.00; Over 65s & Under 21s £26 ; Under 16s £22

Portsmouth v. Sunderland  (League)

Tuesday 9th February 2010 ; Kick Off 7.45 pm 

Applications for tickets for this game will be accepted from season card holders until 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 14th January.  
Any remaining tickets will go on general sale from 10am on Thursday 21st January.

Prices : Adults £20; Over 65 and Under 22 £15 ; Under 16 £10

Applicants should use the online system at www.safc.com or contact the Sunderland AFC Ticket Hotline on 0871 911 1973.  Visa, Mastercard, Delta and Switch cards are accepted.  Alternatively, tickets can be obtained from the Stadium of Light ticket office, by fax on 0191 551 5150 or in writing to 'Sales, PO BOX 165, Sunderland SR5 1WF. 

Non season ticket holders wishing to apply for tickets through the Branch for the Portsmouth game should do as soon as possible and not later than Tuesday 19th January.   A cheque payable to SAFCSA (London Branch) and a stamped addressed envelope should be sent to : SAFCSA Travel, 27 Oak End, BUNTINGFORD, Herts. SG9  9BU.  The envelope will be used to return the match ticket/s if successful or the cheque if not.

TV FOOTY LATEST                 Updated 31st January

Two more Sunderland games have been selected for live transmission on BSkyB.

The home game against Manchester City will now kick off at 4 p.m. on Sunday 14th March.

The away game against Liverpool will also be moved to the Sunday for a 4 p.m. kick-off on 28th March
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BOLTON RE-ARRANGED

Please note that this game, postponed from 9th January due to bad weather,
has now been scheduled for Tuesday 9th March, with a 7.45 p.m. kick-off.

As this is a midweek match, there will be no organised Branch travel.

MEMBERSHIP CARDS                 Updated 21st December

In response to enquiries as to whether the Membership Secretary ever received some members' renewal forms and cheques, it was intended that these would be enclosed with the next edition of "Wear Down South", originally expected to hit doormats sometime in November.

The delay in its appearance is unfortunate and I'm sure the editor would wish me to add her apologies for that.  But you may be assured that this will be rectified before too long.

PETITION AGAINST FAN BAN   Updated 5th November

UPDATE: 12 SUNDERLAND FANS HAVE NOW BEEN CHARGED WITH VARIOUS OFFENCES.  WATCH THIS SPACE.

Members will be aware from the last edition of "Wear Down South" of the police action at

THE LONDON BRANCH POLL

The less said about our Cup run the better.  At least four people correctly predicted a 4th Round exit! 

Mind, many there thought we'd snatched a late equaliser when David Healy's flick appeared to have crossed the line

So, where do you stand on the use of technology in football?

Newcastle Central Station involving fans returning from the pre-season friendly at Hearts.  Many fans have subsequently been questioned under arrest and in many cases had personal possessions removed from their homes.  Only one has to date been charged -and that for drunkenness rather than as a result of the main inquiry which centred around violence against the police and others.  All others under investigation are currently on bail
and it is understood that many are about to receive letters advising there will be no further action against them.

Despite this current state of affairs, Sunderland Football Club has recently deactivated the season cards of some of those under investigation by the police.  Others were evicted from the recent Carling Cup Tie against Aston Villa, despite providing no reason on that occasion for penalty.

The Terms and Conditions associated with season cards include the paragraph:   

"Any season card holder found guilty of breaking the ground regulations or acting in a manner the Club considers detrimental to the Club's interest will have their season card confiscated and be banned from attending future games involving Sunderland AFC."

Note the words "found guilty".  None of the fans recently banned have been found guilty of anything.  They have therefore sought advice from the Football Supporters' Federation who are concerned that such pre-emptive action, if allowed to succeed, could be mimicked by other clubs.  You can read more about this on the FSF website
 www.fsf.org.uk where there is also the opportunity to sign a petition asking Niall Quinn to overturn the bans until the full legal process concerning these individuals has run its full course.

To read the full FSF press release click here

 


Other News

LET'S GET QUIZZICAL? 

The Quiz team is now competing in the re-vamped APFSCIL Quiz League.  The format has changed to something more akin to a pub quiz and seems certain to provide for an enjoyable evening pitting your football knowledge against other London-based supporters over a few pints.  For further details click here

Fancy having a go?  Watch this space for details of the next quiz or contact the Quiz Captain.

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