It is impossible not to be impressed by the commitment 2,000+ Sunderland fans have shown in their determination to be at the Priestfield stadium in Gillingham this evening.
Yes, we have a big support base in the south. It’s almost like a home game for hundreds of members of the London and SE branch of the SAFC Supporters’ Association. But I’ve seen social media messages from people in Sunderland, County Durham and Carlisle, talking about their journeys to Kent.
At work trying to get the equivalent hours in before heading off to Gillingham ???????? ? ?
— Julie (@juliesund) August 22, 2018
As we approach kickoff, please consider taking a glance at all we have done by way of Salut! Sunderland‘s build-up to the game:
- Who are You? A Gills fan with a soft spot for SAFC says we’ll go up in second place … https://safc.blog/2018/08/gillingham-who-are-you-the-nyron-nosworthy-appreciation-society/
- Guess the Score: still time to have a go at winning the prize mug … https://safc.blog/2018/08/gillingham-vs-sunderland-prize-guess-the-score-can-the-lads-keep-it-going/
- And Pete Sixsmith’s tremendous piece on what is his first visit to Gillingham for a Sunderland game https://safc.blog/2018/08/the-first-time-ever-i-saw-your-ground-gillingham-and-the-priestfield-stadium/
Who on earth is responsible for the sheer stupidity of these midweek fixtures? 600 mile round trip if you live in the NE. AND THEN – do most of it again on Saturday. Although due to the paucity of tickets only one third of those at Gillingham will be at Wimbledon. Couldn’t we have had a double header at Barnsley and Doncaster?
Great effort for a midweek game at the other end of the country. Should be a good atmosphere