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*”Come on you Irons” – An ‘Evening with Pellegrini & Noble’ – 17/04/2019

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Geoff Clements Posted in Sporting People .

Those that follow ‘London Shoes’ will be fully aware that I am a biiiiiiig fan & a season ticket holder of “West Ham United FC”.

Therefore I was extremely chuffed to unexpectedly receive a letter in the post the other day, from long serving club captain Mark Noble, inviting me to a special event entitled an “Evening with Pellegrini & Noble” held at the teams London Stadium ground where a specifically selected number of supporters will spend the evening with club Manager ‘Manuel Pellegrini’ and club captain ‘Mark Noble’.

The event was held at the club Chairmen’s prestigious, and I have to say, very impressive ‘Great Briton Lounge’ – at no cost at all to me, and with a free ‘cheeky’ beer thrown in as well ๐Ÿบ๐Ÿ˜ฒ all of which is very strange, as I didn’t even know that they knew me personally ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜‰

So, off I trotted last night to the London Stadium in Stratford-E15, to venture into parts of the ‘Hammers’ stadium that I’ve never been near before, and am likely to never set foot in again (eg the posh parts for the extremely wealthy ๐Ÿ’ท๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚)

Anyway – I am pleased to report that it was an extremely enjoyable and humorous evening, that was compared brilliantly by the comical ex club legend ‘Alvin Martin’ ๐Ÿ˜„๐ŸŽค

For the first half of the evening the audience were entertained by the club manager ‘Manuel Pellegrini’ and club captain Mark Noble (eg ‘Nobes’) – and then after an interval it was a Q&A session with ‘Nobes’ and ex-player, young Jack Collinson, whose career was tragically cut short by a horrific injury, but who is still involved with the club as a youth coach. ๐Ÿ—ฃ๐ŸŽค

The ‘vibe’ of the event was a really good and certainly provided me with an opportunity to see how the ‘other half’ live when attending home games – no flat beer-no queuing at the bar-no dodgy pies-& no mile long queue for the bogs for these folks matey ๐Ÿšฝ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ

I also got the chance to have an exclusive view of the new claret & blue ‘carpet’ that has this week, been laid to cover the running track encircling the pitch…โ€ฆ.and it looks really good.

So – all in all, an entertaining one-off memorable experience for ‘London Shoes’, and one that was a little bit different from the norm. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Sorry the photos are a bit grainy, but I thought that the ‘London Shoes’ footie fans out there may enjoy seeing them. ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธโšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ…

A nice surprise to receive in the post

 

On the way to the London Stadium – to try and locate the prestigious & exclusive ‘Great Briton Lounge’

 

Entrance to the ‘posh’ parts of the London Stadium

 

The Stadium and pitch – with the newly laid claret & blue carpet covering the running track

 

Neckin’ down my ‘free’ cheeky one, in the posh peoples barย  – ( However, they didn’t let me forget my roots, as they gave me a plastic cup)

 

All the other ‘invites’ starting to arrive and settling down for the start of the event (with their plastic cups too)

 

Ex player and club legend ‘Alvin Martin’ who did a brilliant job compering the evenings entertainment

 

The ‘Boss’ Manual Pellegrini – settles himself down on stage

 

Manuel Pellegrini explaining his football philosophies and strategies to compere Alvin Martin & the audience

 

Club Manager Manuel Pellegrini & club captain Mark Noble – field questions ‘from the floor’

 

Grabbing a ‘cheeky’ one during the interval – this is how the more affluent supporter enjoys a beer

 

Me & the late great legendary & long serving club captain Bobby Moore – (who ‘won’ the World Cup for England in 1966)

 

“Geoff & Geoff” – (Clemmo & Hurstie -) the legendary Geoff Hurst – who also ‘won’ the World Cup for England in 1966 – and still the only person to have score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final

 

The legendary Martin Peters -another West Ham player who also ‘won’ the World Cup for England in 1966 – scoring one of the goals in the 4-2 victory

 

The ‘Great Briton Lounge’ in all its finery

 

One of the many displays in the clubs Great Briton Lounge

 

The start of the second half of the event – this time my ‘cheeky’ beer was in a proper glass

 

Compere Alvin Martin introduces Mark Noble & Jack Collison to the second part of the evenings event

 

‘Nobes’ and Collison listening to the audiences questions

 

Mark ‘Nobes’ Noble answering the audiences questions

 

Mark Noble enjoying the ‘bants’ with the audience

 

A last look at the pitch – before heading off home

 

One final ‘cheeky’ one in the ‘Great Briton Lounge’ before heading off back home, following a very entertaining and enjoyable evening, with the ‘Gaffer’ and ‘Captain’ ๐Ÿ™‚

 

 

 

 

 

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13 Responses

  1. Jill says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    What an honour for you

    Reply
  2. Avril says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:51 pm

    That’s brilliant. My Dad would have loved that

    Reply
  3. Tony says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    Isnโ€™t your seat behind the directors box? Probably got u flagged and want to keep an eye on u! Fantastic venue though!

    Reply
  4. Andy says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:52 pm

    And on the same night the mighty Spurs reach the Champions League semis๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ๐Ÿ˜œ

    Reply
  5. Tim says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Looks like a great night Geoff. Obviously didnโ€™t trust you with a glass though ๐Ÿ˜‰. Youโ€™ve got our ‘Saints’ up there soon – we still need a few points so take it easy ๐Ÿ˜‡

    Reply
  6. Steve says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Never forget watching West Ham win the World Cup in 1966 with my mum as I was home from school for a few days sick.

    Reply
  7. Neal says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:53 pm

    Looks like you fell on your feet as usual! Luckier than our cat you are

    Reply
  8. Lee says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    How did you manage that mate? I only pay ยฃ525 for my season ticket! I did have a box next to Wilshire for the Watford game surprisingly he was injured and in his box ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚โš’

    Reply
  9. Ken says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    I think your Chairmen are just after a mention on “London Shoes”!!!

    Reply
  10. Paul says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    My 1st ever game 1967 Sheffield Wednesday v West Ham including Bobby Moore Martin Peters and Geoff hurst. Older brother usually found wearing either Spireites or Hammers shirt.

    Reply
  11. Helen says
    May 16, 2019 at 4:55 pm

    Looks like you had a fantastic time Geoff x

    Reply
  12. Kev says
    February 21, 2021 at 6:28 pm

    Mark Noble’s Dad worked in Tate and Lyle as a lagger and he quite often had shirts and footballs given to him for Mark to sign.

    Reply
    • Geoff Clements says
      February 22, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      Thanks for sharing that fact Kev – Good old ‘Nobes’ – Mr. West Ham & what a leader of men he’s been over the years๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป I envisage this, or next season, at a pinch – will be his last in the 1st team squad – hopefully he will be offered, and hopefully he will accept, a full-time job at the Club – possibly coaching the youngsters๐Ÿ‘
      Cheers…..GEOFF (LONDON SHOES)

      Reply

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