Category: Sports Channel

Geordie Sporting Legend Steve Cram

Geordie athlete and icon Steve Cram was in the Eighties’ (and by many still is) described as “one” of 😛 the World’s best ever runners. Known more as a UK athletics’ commentator these days, its worth seeing his credentials 🙂 If ( for some reason :-/ ) you cant view it in the UK! just click …

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Newcastle Win Promotion & Championship 2017

An excellent video showing how the Championship title was won and Newcastle were crowned champions in 2017 and gained promotion to the Premiership –  uploaded to youtube by Newcastle United Videos

Newcastle United Fans Remember Gary Speed

NUFC fans & players  along with Swansea fans & players display their heartfelt respect for former Newcastle United football player Gary Speed (wiki link), who died on the 27th of November 2011. Gary made 285 brilliant appearances & scored 40 goals for Newcastle United between 1998 & 2004 Oh and here are some of his goals 🙂  

Swimming Gala In North Shields Circa 1901 – Bowler Hats & Umbrellas

A fascinating look back at times in North Shields with video taken in 1901 featuring Geordie’s taking part in a Tynemouth Swimming Gala at Haven Beach. What makes it even more brilliant is the fact that they are racing each other in morning suits & bowler hat’s  🙂

Ashington Born Bobby Charlton – A Geordie Knight Of The Realm

In the following short video Ashington born Geordie Sir Bobby Charlton – talks about his thoughts and emotions on the day he won a World Cup medal with England in 1966, including what he said to his brother Jack Charlton.