Salut! Whimsy March 4, 2013

Voice of America: wise babies say ‘we support Sunderland’

The Mackem diaspora acquires a new member. He will live to see greater times for SAFC …

The poor mite has no reason to know it but he’s been born a Mackem. An adopted one, by all means, but I bet the first Premier League game his dad takes him to involves Sunderland and that is a qualifying act in Monsieur Salut’s criteria for Proper SAFC Fandom.

Robert Simmons whiled away some of the time awaiting the arrival of his fourth child by advising Martin O’Neill on substitution policy. What either Mrs S or Master S will one day make of that is anyone’s guess.

But we are pleased as punch that Robert was able to tweet tonight: “We’ve got a healthy baby boy with 3 excited sisters.”

Bravo all concerned.

* Robert, from Florida but now living in Georgia (it’s on his mind) told the story of his passion for Sunderland at this link: http://salutsunderland.com/2012/08/voice-of-america-he-couldnt-help-falling-love-with-us/

Jake flies the flag for Robert Simmons

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malcolm March 4, 2013 at 11:29 pm #

Many congratulations Robert. All the best to you, the missus and the girls.

Ha’way the Lad!

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Robert Simmons March 5, 2013 at 3:15 am #

Thanks! If anyone has any Sunderland gear for infants, feel free to send it my way! We lack that sort of stuff over here!

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- Eric March 5, 2013 at 10:31 am #
  
  Have a look on EBay Robert. Best wishes to all concerned.
  
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John Mac March 5, 2013 at 12:51 pm #

Congratulations and best wishes.
John Mac

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salutsunderland March 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm #

It’s clearly catching. Goldy and Jake are also recent dads.

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- Eric March 5, 2013 at 4:18 pm #
  
  I suppose it’s more fun than watching the footy!
  
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- Goldy March 6, 2013 at 10:19 pm #
  
  She’s one in a month!!! Frightening.
  
  I’ve sent my congrats on Twitter and will do again. Sure when you move to Scotland we’ll meet the fella.
  
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  - Robert Simmons March 7, 2013 at 4:18 am #
    
    That’s certainly the plan. I’ll be visiting in August and may venture south with the boy to check out the Stadium of Light.
    
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    - salutsunderland March 7, 2013 at 6:33 am #
      
      I knew the Republicans had plunged the country into economic chaos, Robert, but isn’t this is bit drastic?
      
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    - Goldy March 7, 2013 at 8:31 am #
      
      *may *will definitely
      
      The season starts in August so there may even be a touch of misguided optimism floating around the Wearside air.
      
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      - Robert Simmons March 7, 2013 at 12:41 pm #
        
        I’m all for misguided optimism. I think it’s why Sunderland went out of its way to choose me as a fan.
Bill Taylor March 6, 2013 at 4:26 pm #

Certainly the sort that we’ve been playing lately.

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- malcolm March 7, 2013 at 8:53 am #
  
  You don’t fancy us to win the Championship then Bill?
  
  (Only joking Lads – we won’t go down!)
  
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