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Sunderland fan’s punishment for individual behind Newcastle signage stuns radio host

A Sunderland fan’s supreme punishment for the individual whose thought it was to place up Newcastle United indicators left a radio host shocked.

Sunderland have been pressured to make a grovelling apology to their raging followers after photos confirmed the inside of 1 stand on the Stadium of Light had been performed over in Newcastle decor forward of the primary Tyne-Wear derby since 2016 on Saturday within the FA Cup.

Newcastle took over the £600 company space forward of their match-up within the early kick-off on Saturday by plastering banners throughout the partitions cheering on the Toon Army. One of the paintings learn: “We are United”, one other mentioned: “Keep the black and white flying high”, whereas one other even crossed out the “Ha’way the lads” slogan, changing it with the Toon tongued “Howay”.

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And the fan call-in relating to the naïve ornament didn’t disappoint as one livid Mackem couldn’t maintain again in what his punishment for the brains behind the thought could be. He mentioned: “I think whoever that is should be forced to apologise in the centre circle at half-time or before the game. I think their name and address should be posted by the club.”

While the fan’s preliminary feedback appeared brutal, the thought of their identify and residential handle being given up left the host aghast as he struggled to search out the phrases at first earlier than telling the fan that such a punishment wouldn’t be the very best of concepts.

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Sunderland fans couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the Newcastle-themed banners put up at the Stadium of Light
Sunderland followers could not consider their eyes after they noticed the Newcastle-themed banners put up on the Stadium of Light



Stadium of Light
An apology within the centre circle on the Stadium of Light was half of the thought

The feedback additionally proved an excessive amount of for many level-headed individuals on social media, with one commenting on Twitter: “Think the name and address is a bit much like”, a second mentioned: “Dishing out addresses is a bit too far.” A 3rd quipped: “Yeah, let’s just pop their info out there. Maybe a photo of all their family members too?” While a Geordie added: “Rattled beyond belief”.

It’s the primary assembly between the 2 sides since March 2016 when a 1-1 draw at St James’ Park proved pivotal as Newcastle have been relegated from the Premier League, two factors adrift of Sunderland. However, as Newcastle returned to the top-flight, Sunderland have been relegated all-time low the next season and even dropped to League One.



Newcastle fans had a field day mocking their bitter rivals over the decorations at Sunderland's stadium
Newcastle followers had a discipline day mocking their bitter rivals over the decorations at Sunderland’s stadium

Under former Rangers boss Michael Beale, Sunderland are sitting in sixth place within the Championship. And shall be relishing the prospect to increase their unbeaten report towards a weary Newcastle to 10 video games – final dropping in August 2011.