Wrinkly Pete: home is where the heart is but our away days arouse the passion

Peter Lynn, aka Wrinkly Pete

Peter Lynn, aka the wrinkly one, gets to a lot of games home and away. He’s noticed, even when things are going badly, how much more vocal the travelling support is than Stadium of Light crowds, where he feels something special has to happen on the field to inspire a real buzz in the stands …

Can we play you (away) every week?

Every fan of every club will be aware of the taunting lyrics “can we play you every week?” sung to Bread of Heaven when a thumping takes place. Sometimes you’re on the receiving end and sometimes giving it out.

My spin on it is that we would be better off playing away from home. I imagine many saying/thinking “How dare you say that?” Well read on……..

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