Excellent stuff as Mr_Dolf delves into the debate of whether NUFC fans should welcome/embrace the idea of finally playing SunderlandAFC once again... nufc safc
pulled together a piece for The Athletic about the feelings around the seemingly deceased concept of the Tyne / Wear, Newcastle v Sunderland, derby.
Secondly, I was a bit shocked at how absolute some Newcastle fans are when it comes to wanting the game back, with just over half not keen on its return. When I looked at the reasons though, I shared many of them. This is of course further tainted by the fact that you’re less likely to get a good result in the away game, which is the crux of the second point many raised: if Sunderland stay away, there is no risk of the agony of losing to Sunderland. This one I don’t get as much any more.
You see, those days are gone and Newcastle are no longer the side that couldn’t raise any impetus for a derby, or be reeled in by a few dodgy tackles and the efforts of somebody who was on his way to prison. Newcastle United are on a trajectory to be a club that comfortably beats lower table sides, with personnel to boot who have enough of a connection with the supporters to thoroughly understand the importance of this game.
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