from fb page : NZ Mags- Newcastle United FC Supporters In New Zealand
Hello Everyone,
It is with great sadness I have to report the death of 2 fellow NUFC fans who were on flight MH17 which was tragically shot down.Lifelong fans John Alder and Liam Sweeney were on their way to support their beloved Newcastle for the Pre-season games in New Zealand. I feel it my responsibility to arrange a tribute for the games over here. So far I have managed to arrange for a Minutes Applause or Silence before the game on Tuesday as well as both sets of players will wear black arm bands. Their names and photos will be up on the screens at the stadium to fully appreciate them both. I have just contacted David the GM at the Phoenix who is arranging this for us. Let's make sure we do John and Liam proud while they are with us in spirit. May God bless them and thier families as they pass through this touch time. We must be an extra 110% louder than usual for these 2 Toon lads. John has missed only one game since 1973 including all Pre-Season games, sadly Oldham vs Newcastle was his last.
Thank you all for taking your time to read this and thank you again in advance for singing your hearts out for them in a few days.
Kindest Regards,
Kane Wintersgill
NZ Mags Chairman.
