Nine South Tyneside retro World Cup scenes from 2006 as we get ready to roar on England once again
That was then. Could it be again?
Is football coming home this year? Time will tell but in the meantime, here are 9 reminders from 2006 of fans across South Tyneside cheering on the team.
It’s the year we got to the quarter finals only to be knocked out by Portugal on penalties, of course.
So as we get ready to go through the highs and – hopefully precious few – lows, see if you can spot yourself in these football-loving photos from Simonside Primary, Asda, Spice 1 and Ladbrokes.
So as we get ready to go through the highs and – hopefully precious few – lows, see if you can spot yourself in these football-loving photos from Simonside Primary, Asda, Spice 1 and Ladbrokes.
5. Flagging up memories from Ladbrokes
Christine Dillon was ready to cheer on England at Ladbrokes in 2006.
Photo: IB
6. Super at Simonside Primary
A World Cup day to remember at Simonside Primary School. Remember it?
Photo: SN
7. Memories from 2006
Heartbreak for these fans as England crash out on penalties. Who remembers where this photo was taken in 2006?
Photo: SN
8. Penalty heartache
A fan reflects on what might have been as England crash out on penalties.
Photo: SN