Greenhill

At the start of the match, I think the commentator said "Pardew has only won one of the last seven against Sunderland.

That'll be one in eight now, then.

Novocastrian

F*** Christmas.

jimf

First Newcastle manager to lose four in a row against their neighbours according to the radio.

I like this quote "A new era of respect between Newcastle and Sunderland fans dawned as the Tyne-Wear derby was dominated by an atmosphere of goodwill." I think someone at the Chronicle has been at the Bristol Cream.....

Tyne Wear Derby: A new era dawns as police praise fans for peaceful fixture - Chronicle Live

Novocastrian

No, there's something in that. Do you remember that Malay airliner that was shot down over Ukraine? There were 2 Toon supporters on board who were on the way to watch preseason matches in NZ.

The NU Supporter's Club organized a whip round for the two families and the Sunderland Supporter Club joined in wholeheartedly.

Since then relations between the two groups of supporters have been quite different.

Still, **** Christmas.

JGK

Things could be changing: I haven't heard of any police horse being on the receiving end of right hooks and apparenltly there are rumours of working phone booths down at the Bigg Market.

Greenhill

There were three separate minute-long rounds of applause by the attendance.

One with respect to the two fans who died, one for the player who is recovering from testicular cancer and one signifying the money the fans jointly raised for the families of those who died in the plane crash.

In the other match, Skrtel became godlike.

Tangram

He raised himself from the dead ...what else would you call it ? lol

Most decent performance this season, we have been shit otherwise.

Former Lancastrian

WE THE NORTH WEST

Novocastrian

Glad to see that you're supporting Carlisle these days.

Oink

MOTD will be fun today.

Flogger

F######## b######$ to spurs b@$$$####

JamesM

It was a magnificent victory. The Lane was rocking!

Celebrations involved half a dozen pints of beer and some Tandoori by Wimbledon Train station.

Best New Years Day Ever!

Oink

Well you certainly picked a great match to attend. Hope the tandoori was good. Did you finish off the evening at a rub and tug?

JamesM

After 8 pints I'm any bodies. Luckily alcohol is a defense mechanism that obliterates the libido and puts one to sleep.

Also no idea if there is a rub and tug in Wimbledon. First time there in 5 or 6 years....

Greenhill

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