I’ve Been Waiting For This Day For Years
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17.02.2010
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Today is a big day. A day i’ve been looking forward to for years. Today I will be taking my son to his first Newcastle United match.
It might not be the kind of opposition i thought we would be playing back in 2003 when he was born, but that really doesn’t matter. I’ve been thinking about this day since before he was born, and i wanted to be sure that his first game, would be a moment he would remember. I could have taken him to a game as a baby or a toddler, but honestly….. what would be the point? He’d never remember it. He’s 6 and a half now, and i know he will actually sit in his seat and watch the game, and he already knows 2 songs off by heart. “We are the Geordies, the Geordie boot boys”, and “Theres only one Bobby Robson”.
I still remember my first match my dad took me to in 1989 when we played West Ham, and i’m hoping that this is a moment that my son remembers in the years to come. My biggest memory from that game in 1989, was sitting on my dads shoulders in the Leazes End and almost getting him beat up when i said, “Dad, you’re a West Ham supporter aren’t you?” (He is a cockney. Luckily, i was born in the North East.)
I suppose in years to come, i will have to apologise for introducing him to Newcastle United, as i am sure he will experience years of hurt and disappointed, but i also know that during his lifetime following this club, he will have times that he will never forget and he’ll then know exactly why we follow the toon.
I really hope we get a good game. I wish i had chose the Cardiff game, but the experience of going to the game with my little boy is an experience i can’t wait for, and just being there together is good enough for me.
Now enough of the sentimental stuff…… Come on Newcastle!! We need 3 points.
UPDATE: We won 4-1. An amazing night.