Newcastle United fans, Ian Doyle and his two boys, live in Ireland and booked their flights and hotel accommodation months ago for the Wolves game.
They don’t get to get over much to games because as we all know, raising a family is not cheap and flights and accommodation football tickets etc. are a luxury.
They bought their tickets as well, before realising that there was a boycott planned.
Anyway, Ian is still travelling over with his two boys BUT they are going to boycott the game.
The trio are instead going to watch the match in one of the pubs or clubs in Newcastle City centre and are then going to frame their (unused) tickets, knowing that they are helping to get AshleyOut.
I was really touched by this man’s story as at first he was not going to boycott and I talked him into it.
At that time I didn’t know he was travelling from Ireland with his two sons but I have to say I was blown away by his decision, dedication, self sacrifice and love for Newcastle United.
It could not have been easy telling the boys…
Shaun (London Magpie Group)
The schedule of protests against Mike Ashley lined up for the coming weeks are:
Saturday 10 November 2018
Newcastle v Bournemouth
No protest planned in respect of that being the weekend of remembrance.
Saturday 17 November 2018
No match as it is international break.
A protest at the Shirebrook HQ of Sports Direct.
Saturday 1 December 2018
Newcastle v West Ham
Fans to delay heading into the match until the 11th minute.
Wednesday 5 December 2018
Everton v Newcastle
A joint protest against Sports Direct in Liverpool.
Sunday 9 December 2018
One-off match boycott.
Saturday 22 December 2018
Newcastle v Fulham
Protests outside the Sports Direct shops on Northumberland Street and at St James Park, plus another protest outside the Milburn reception.
Wednesday 26 December 2018
Liverpool v Newcastle
A joint protest against Sports Direct in Liverpool.
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