I've been resigned to Sunderland being relegated this season from the disastrous pre-season friendlies. The only hope being that we finish above WBA. Who the bloody hell supports WBA except dodgy comedians like Frank Skinner! My children have been to more games this season than me. What have they done to deserve that punishment. Most where organised by the school. Is it a plot by teachers to exact revenge.

I read Mr Sringsteen is going to perform with the reaminder of the Clash at the hall of fame thingy, apparently he's a fan.

Hope the Springsteen and Clash rumour is just that.Joe strummer would be turning in his grave.

...and who 'supports' Sunderland when they start to struggle? certainly not the 35-40,000 they like to tell us.If they stay down for a few seasons they'll probably return to the loyal 15,000 of 7/8 years ago.

..the Swingers Resort from Boston/USA did a 7' in 1981 called 'Rockets & Love', sounds like early 'Tones stuff. I love it and put it online here for you... http://boredteen77.free.fr/swing​ersresort.mp3 ...I'm looking for the 'A wicked good time' compilation Lp for their only other song on vinyl..

..the song is not called 3rockets & love' but 'Rockets & Rose'! (sorry!)

Not bad Roger. Don't think it sounds like the Undertones but it does sound like a lot of other bands of the same era.

I don't agree with you Lindsay... and what are 'the other bands' who sounds like S.Resort?

Cliff there are not 15000 people in the whole of Sunderland. Sunderland used to be Britains biggest town. It is now Britains smallest city. Doing geography the other day I knew I was failing when one of my class asked 'Is Sunderland in Newcastle then miss?' Then again , maybe I had succeeded!

..Yes Lindsay I am going to see the FABULOUS REM in Manchester. Getting SICK of waiting around for the Undertones to announce anything. I'm hoping to get down the front and chuck a carton of yogurt over Peter Buck!

not a bad song roger but i think they sound a bit like the starjets.tssy

Wilke - the cd's turned up. I can copy it for you but need your address. I did try to email you - not sure if you got it.

I'm disappointed in your Geography Jackie. I know you have seen the Undertones in a smaller city than Sunderland less than 20 miles away from where you live, i.e. Durham. Don't suppose the Undertones will be playing Butlins in Skegness on the August Bank Holiday. Looks like that is going to be my holiday highlight this year.

thanks lee i have just sent you my address .jackie i saw rem at slane a few years ago one of the best gigs i`ve ever been to talk soon see ya

george dont worry me maureen and the kids are going to butlins in soctland let the good times roll

I was working in Vladivostock when REM released 'whats the frequency Kenneth'...it was played frequently on MTV which was my only link with civilization.That song will always be a favourite with me.

Jackie and co: You'll not have to wait much longer.......

Cliff, that's the best sentence opener I've read for a long time. Were you doing hard labour?

Vinny, I hope some dates (or even a few clues) are announced soon. I can't keep up my apparent disinterest in summer holidays much longer. I'll be sussed out if I make a late change of mind and decide on a weekend in Stoke on Trent.