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Mackems v Magpies match banter!

August 20th, 2011 | 64 Comments |

Sunderland v Newcastle match preview.
Time to rough it in Mackem land
Hello and welcome to NUFC Blog’s match banter feature for the one we all wait for, though not for long this season. I am of course referring to our twice yearly derby game with Sunderland.

With Sunderland having home advantage this time at the Stadium of Blight, they will be far more accustomed to playing on a pitch which can often be an obstactle course of abadoned carrier bags, polystyrene fast food containers etc. Hence, Sunderland haven’t lost to Newcastle at home since the 2005/2006 season, when the Magpies triumphed 4-1 with goals from Chopra, Shearer(P), N’Zogbia and Luque, with Hoyte managing a consolation goal for the Tramps. Of course, most of you will remeber that last season’s results were a glorious 5-1 victory at home under previous manager, Chris Hughton, and a more modest 1-1 draw back at their place. Incidentally for more stuff looking forward to the big match, check out Jimbab’s excellent match preview. (more…)