Four away trips for NUDSA this season, that could be a record, 2 wins and 2 losses isn't too bad by NUFC's standards.

Confidence was obviously low around NUFC going into this potential relegation banana skin. Nobody amongst the Toon Army likes to talk about getting sucked down the league, but I think it was at the back of all our minds before this game, given the tight points situation in the league and our dreadful form. On a sunny easter weekend, Geordies could have been forgiven for choosing to spend Saturday afternoon in BBQ mode in the garden or the beer garden, I myself pondered that one, but no - Once again thousands of Geordies donned buses to head south, albeit not far for a change. The NUDSA bus left one short as Paul's dad was taken into hospital that morning, but he was not put off and an epic last-gasp dash saw him join up with us in the stadium - somehow managing to blag his way into the ground without a ticket. He was well rewarded in the end with a solid display from NUFC seeing us going out deserved 2-1 winners, easing any untalked relegation fears, the improved display coincided with James Milner's return to the side after a bizarre spell out of the team.

The players - especially captain Parker - were visibly still in the huff with the Toon Army after the stick handed out at the Man City defeat, with only Stephen Taylor coming over at the final whistle. It disappoints me that the players are so public in their dislike of a bit of criticism from their own fans, criticism I feel they completely deserved. But it seemed to do them good as we commanded a pretty ordinary Sheffield United. I've never been to Brammel Lane before but It's a nice ground and the club is well supported - the only downside was the fact that wheelchairs couldn't get into the back of the stand for a pint and a pie, obviously they don't think disabled people have any desposable income. Strangely the VIP guests are taken out for half time drinks past the away fans and down a tunnel to the car park, the obviously picked up a fair bit of stick on the way even though many of the shirt and tie brigade were Geordies and tried to point this out - Obviously the Sheffield fans clocked on to this and it all kicked off in the second half as the 'guests' sat amongst the home fans. Riot police had to go up and protect these VIPs whoever they were, the funny part was that John Beresford was with the ground and as he came out I spoke to him and he said it was getting pretty hairy. Lesson for Sheffield United - If you're going to have VIPs at matches, make sure there's a convenient bar to go in at half time, not a portacabin in the car park.

Unfortunately the blades look likely to go down, which is a shame because I'd definately go back and we want as many Londoners out of this league as possible.

Toon should have been more confortable but made sure in the end.

Toon won 1-2 : (Nade - Martins, Taylor)

Man of the Match: Steven Taylor/Jimmy Milner

Read match reports and stories from NUDSA's previous trips.