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    Drive to Survive and F1 legend Guenther Steiner set to give bombshell interview after shock Haas sacking

    SACKED Formula One chief Guenther Steiner will speak in a bombshell interview just days after his dismissal from Haas.Steiner, who became an F1 fan favourite thanks to his starring role in popular Netflix show Drive To Survive, was sacked from his role of Haas team principal ahead of the new season.
    Guenther Steiner is set to speak about his departure from Haas days after his sackingCredit: Getty
    Steiner is said to have wanted to go in a different direction to owner Gene HaasCredit: Splash
    The move was put down to differences in direction between Steiner and team owner Gene Haas.
    It has been claimed the American had grown frustrated by the lack of progress since the team arrived in F1 in 2016, culminating with them finishing bottom of the constructors championship last season.
    Meanwhile, Steiner is said to have wanted more investment in the team, feeling there had been a lack of money pumped in compared to rivals.
    These differences of opinion ultimately led to Steiner departing from Haas.
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    His replacement has already been announced in the form of Ayao Komatsu, who was promoted from his previous role as Director of Engineering.
    But Steiner is now set to open up on his departure in an interview with Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft.
    Croft confirmed this on social media that he would be speaking to the charismatic Italian-American on Saturday morning.
    He said: “Busy few days ahead @Autosport_Showwhere I’m co hosting the Live Action Arena with @missemmawalsh& on Sat morning interviewing Guenther Steiner on the main stage.
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    “Should be an interesting chat as it always is. Good luck for the future to Haas, Ayao Komatsu & of course Guenther.”
    Reports from Sky F1 have also suggested that Steiner was not allowed to say goodbye to the team, leaving many people “disappointed.”
    In a statement Haas said: “I’d like to start by extending my thanks to Guenther Steiner for all his hard work over the past decade and I wish him well for the future.
    “Moving forward as an organisation it was clear we need to improve our on-track performances.
    “In appointing Ayao Komatsu as team principal we fundamentally have engineering at the heart of our management.
    “We have had some successes, but we need to be consistent in delivering results that help us reach our wider goals as an organisation.
    “We need to be efficient with the resources we have but improving our design and engineering capability is key to our success as a team.
    “I’m looking forward to working with Ayao and fundamentally ensuring that we maximise our potential — this truly reflects my desire to compete properly in F1.”
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    The new F1 season kick starts in Bahrain on March 2nd.
    The American constructor has kept the same driver line up in Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen for the upcoming season.
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    Joey Barton comments: What has he said on Twitter?

    JOEY Barton is very active on social media, regularly making the headlines since early December 2023 for voicing his opinions about women commentating on men’s football.But what exactly has Barton said, and who has reacted to his incendiary comments?
    Joey Barton has made repeated claims that women should not commentate on men’s footballCredit: PA:Empics Sport
    What has Joey Barton said?
    Former Manchester City and Newcastle star Joey Barton has repeatedly taken to his keyboard to complain about female players talking about men’s football.
    Barton has repeatedly responded to men taking issue with his comments by calling them “eunuchs”.
    He’s also posted images of children’s dolls such as Action Man without any genitalia to emphasise his point.
    Here’s what Barton’s been saying…

    On December 6, 2023 Barton started the controversy by tweeting: “Women shouldn’t be talking with any kind of authority in the men’s game. Come on. Let’s be serious.
    “It’s a completely different game. If you don’t accept that. We will always see things differently.
    “The women’s game is thriving. Fantastic to see.
    “I cannot take a thing they say serious in the men’s arena.”
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    His tirade on X, formerly Twitter, included saying that women commentating on men’s football was the same as him “talking about knitting or netball”.
    Barton, 41, defended his comments on Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV — slamming former England and Arsenal footballer Alex Scott.
    During her footy career she won eight league titles, three WSL Cups, seven FA Cups, the Champions League once, and two Community Shields.
    When quizzed about her commentating he said, “she hasn’t played in it”. 
    “One is 200 years old and one is about 40 years old… it’s the same rules but football is about a lot more than rules… The games are at two different speeds,” he said in his rant.
    Barton said it was the same as him commentating on Formula One just because he can drive a car.
    He then took to X once again to call out Bianca Westwood and Laura Woods for a debate on his new Common Sense podcast, after the pair both shared their views on his remarks.
    The former midfielder wrote: “Both of you follow me. And not the other way around. So, Why the silence?
    “Do you both have something to hide?
    “You can come and debate. Just make sure you’re ready.
    “I’ll take your silence as a sign you know it’s not for you. Screaming from the rooftops yesterday. Tumbleweeds blowing across the vast expanse today. Says it all…”
    Neither Woods nor Westwood responded to Barton’s taunt — so he increased his efforts by questioning why they chose to remain silent.
    He added: “Laura Woods and Bianca Westwood won’t come on the show. They’re not brave enough. Lots to say yesterday?
    “You should have kept your heads down. Something to hide girls?
    “Cat got your tongue today!”
    On December 7, 2023 Barton tweeted: “The Women’s game is absolutely thriving. Great to see. It’s a fantastic sport in its own right.
    “Really entertaining. Good to watch. Technically and tactically not that much difference.
    “Physically. Complete different planet. Until you have experienced that. You cannot say what you would have done in said position at said time. No.
    “It’s got a great England team (that wins stuff!) it’s got its own Premier League. It’s got its own Champions League.
    “Please for the love of God, go and commentate on that!
    “You can say what you want. You will be qualified to. You have actual experience of what is taking place.
    “The eunuch’s might not agree. But somebody had to say something. Hate it having to be me…”
    On December 8, 2023 he wrote:” If any top male players, ex-players think I’m wrong. That Women are overkill and under qualified in the Men’s punditry and commentary space.
    “The floor is open to you all as well.
    “As I said, anywhere, anytime and any place.
    “Send me Location. 
    “2 hours. No edit. 
    “Gloves off. Conkers out.”
    On December 16, 2023 Barton continued his social media tirade by slamming Football Focus.
    Barton said: “36 minutes. Football Focus turned off. Sorry, it’s just terrible.
    “Drivel and nonsense served with a side of boring. No wonder it’s getting canned.
    “Well done to all involved. Another flagship destroyed by The Tokens.”
    He next took aim at SPOTY winner Mary Earps.
    On December 20, 2023 Barton tweeted: “So the best sports person this year is… A Women Goalie. Lost in a couple of finals this year. Not won a sausage.
    “So popular that Nike didn’t even sell a replica jersey before tournament.
    “You telling me all those who jumped on that bandwagon, haven’t voted in the BBC nonsense?
    “Good luck to Mary. Hope she makes a few quid.”
    Joey then added: “To win before Ronnie O’Sullivan and Frankie Dettori…? Well, that’s just madness to me.
    “Both almost genius like in their respective fields. They’ve lost to a big sack of spuds that plays in goal for a girls team.”
    On December 26, 2023 he tweeted: “Is this women pundit (Finnis-Brown) an international goalie.
    “She’s at least a foot shorter than Tortoise head and McManaman…
    “I’d Chip her on her line.
    “Why is she talking about the men’s game???
    “Please stop this nonsense”
    On December 31, 2023, Barton reposted a tweet from Amazon Prime managing director for sport Alex Green, along with the comment: “Well done Alex.
    “Can you now remove the terribly under qualified, tone deaf, tokenistic women currently all over your broadcasts.
    “They’re ruining the experience for most of us.”
    On Jan 1, 2024 Barton posted: “How can we not call this out for what it is?
    “Women who are under qualified, under prepared and over opinionated.
    “It’s ruining the experience for millions of Football addicts, like myself.”
    On January 5, 2024 Barton compared two female commentators to serial killers.
    He called  pundits Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward “the Fred and Rose West of football”.
    Speaking about Aluko, Barton tweeted: “How is she even talking about Men’s football. She can’t even kick a ball properly.
    “Your coverage of the game EFC last night, took it to a new low.
    “Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, the Fred and Rose West of football commentary.”
    And on January 7, 2024 Barton alleged women use “pillow talk” and their “sexuality to get an advantage”.
    He posted: “We all know whose marriages you have violated. What info you got from the pillow talk to get ahead…
    “I also, don’t blame you using your sexuality to get an advantage. It’s a big tool and everyone should use all there tools wisely in the game of life.”
    He added: “Don’t take me for a fool. Lawyer up. Sue me. Get me cancelled. Pressure my employer’s, my sponsors.
    “I’ve got plenty to fight you back with. I’ve deeper pockets than most.”
    Who has reacted to Joey Barton’s comments?
    TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods slammed Barton’s comments in a Twitter post.
    She said: “Usually avoid these conversations as I don’t like adding more oxygen.
    “But throwing young vloggers to the wolves is wrong.
    “I started my career vlogging and I’ve always got on with Joey. He also sent me a lovely good luck message for TNT in June.
    “Does that make him a eunuch too?
    “Joey’s entitled to his opinion. If he feels that strongly about women in the men’s game he could ask for a private conversation with the broadcasters & state his case.
    “These tweets only encourage a pile on for the women getting on with their jobs. Or was that the intention?”
    Barton’s outburst triggered ex-Sky Sports veteran Bianca Westwood to ask him: “Who is qualified to speak on football then?”
    Speaking on Piers Morgan Uncensored show on TalkTV on December 6, 2023 Bianca added: “I’ve been watching football for 40 years, my first game at West Ham was before Joey was even born.
    “I’ve been watching hours and hours of football. I worked behind the scenes at Sky for 10 years before I was even given a shot on camera, watching my male colleagues who maybe weren’t as good as I was, getting chances I was never given.
    “I don’t really understand what we need to know, how long we need to work behind the scenes before we are allowed on camera. To be a pundit, the laws are the same.”
    She then drew on Chelsea women manager and ITV pundit Emma Hayes and Lioness boss Sarina Wiegman, asking Barton: “Are you saying they can’t offer an insight?”
    In an Instagram story posted on December 7, 2023 Alex Scott and an unknown colleague can be heard laughing about Barton’s comments.
    In the clip, Scott asks: “Who are you interviewing?”
    The colleague replies: “I’m interviewing you actually.”
    Scott says: “Oh are you? What are we talking about, Joey Barton?”
    The quick-witted joke made Scott’s colleague burst out laughing.
    On December 8, 2023 Scott then spoke out on X while sharing an article in which she opens up about her charity work.
    She wrote: “Only thing I want to give oxygen to today on this platform & raise my voice to right now is this article below and how I’m so honoured to have spent the day yesterday with Refuge Charity who continue to do such incredible vital work for women & children.”
    On December 16, 2023 presenter Dan Walker defended Scott, posting: “Hi Joey. Hope you’re ok. One of my Christmas wishes is that people with a big platform on here wouldn’t use it to drag others down.
    “Alex WAS a great pro and IS a top television presenter — and a lovely person.
    “Women who love football already have too many hurdles to climb over and too many doors slammed in their face. You have a big voice… use it to encourage.”
    On January 5, 2024 ITV Sport hit back at Barton comparing its pundits to serial killers, with a spokesperson saying: “For Joey Barton, an ex-professional player with a significant social media presence, to target two of our pundits, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, with such vindictive remarks based on gender and to involve the names of serial killers in doing so is clearly contemptible and shameful on his part.
    “Football is for everyone.”
    Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville supported ITV’s statement, posting: “Well done ITV. It’s gone too far this and mentioning serial killers is quite simply incredible.
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    “I come from a family that has fought these issues for years and I’ve witnessed it first hand.
    “All this does is just discourage and it’s not the way forward. It’s bloody hard work for Women to succeed in sport and media as it is without this stuff.” More

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    Martin Odegaard suffers humiliating moment when trying to gee up Arsenal fans during FA Cup loss vs Liverpool

    MARTIN ODEGAARD was allegedly spotted waving to the wrong set of fans during Arsenal’s FA Cup clash with Liverpool on Sunday.The Gunners suffered a 2-0 defeat to Jurgen Klopp’s side at the Emirates Stadium, marking the end of their 2023-24 Cup campaign.
    Odegaard attempted to get the crowd going during the first halfCredit: BBC
    Some fans noticed that he actually waved towards the Liverpool supportersCredit: BBC
    Despite dominating the match, Arsenal failed to make the most of their chances.
    Liverpool took the lead through a Jakub Kiwior own goal in the 80th minute before Luis Diaz sealed the win with just a few seconds left to play.
    Amid Arsenal’s frustration during the match, club captain Odegaard tried to get the crowd going.
    However, he was actually waving towards the Liverpool fans.
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    Broadcaster John Bradley spotted his mistake during the first half and later took to X, formerly Twitter, to discuss it.
    He wrote: “There was a very funny moment during the first half of Arsenal Liverpool. Think it was when Jarell Quansah was injured.
    “Martin Odegaard looks behind the goal and implores the crowd to make some noise and get behind Arsenal…not realising it was Liverpool fans behind the goal.”
    Fans were quick to react, with one person writing: “I saw that and thought has he just done that to the Liverpool end. Lol.”
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    Another added: “I thought I seen that but wasn’t sure 😂.”
    A third wrote: “Haha, I didn’t realise that was the away stand. Neither did Odegaard which is way more embarrassing.”
    While a fourth said: “Not knowing where your fans are at your own stadium is wild.”
    Following his team’s FA Cup exit, Mikel Arteta said: “We didn’t take the chances, I haven’t seen any other team in the first six months that have generated what we have done against them in the last two games and we’re not capitalising – not today, in the last few games – that’s why we are not winning games.
    “Performance-wise, merit-wise, there is no question, but to win the game actually the results say something very different.
    “When my team plays with that attitude, with that courage, with that desire and do what they’ve done to probably the best team in Europe at the moment in terms of momentum, what can I do? Stay behind them and support them.” More

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    Millwall fans face court for sick gesture mocking tragic Leicester City chairman’s helicopter crash ahead of FA Cup tie

    TWO Millwall fans face court for mocking the tragic death of Leicester City’s former chairman ahead of the club’s FA Cup tie.Footage shared on social media appeared to show the supporters making sick gestures towards the away stand at The Den stadium this afternoon.
    Footage appeared to show two Millwall fans making sick gesturesCredit: X
    The incident happened at The Den stadium in LondonCredit: X
    Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha tragically died in a helicopter crash in 2018Credit: AP:Associated Press
    Thai billionaire businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, 60, was among five killed when the chopper spun out of control while taking off from the King Power Stadium.
    Staff at Millwall’s ground, located in Bermondsey, south-east London, were also reportedly seen speaking to them.
    A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Two men were detained and ejected from the ground.
    “They will each be summonsed for an offence under the Public Order Act.
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    “Enquiries are ongoing to locate a third man in connection with the incident.”
    Neither clubs have commented on the incident yet.
    The Championship leaders, who won the FA Cup in 2021, saw off the Lions 3-2 in the third round fixture following a 12.30pm kickoff.
    The helicopter pilot nearly saved Srivaddhanaprabha in 2018 with a miracle landing after the rotor failed.
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    Crash investigators described the seizure of the tail rotor’s duplex bearing as a “catastrophic and irrecoverable failure” which caused it to dramatically spiral out of control.
    The helicopter spun around five times within 14 seconds as it plummeted perilously over a busy public car park from 430ft, an official report revealed.
    Pilot Eric Swaffer, 53, narrowly avoided mass tragedy despite screaming “I’ve no idea what’s going on” while likely startled and disorientated in the dark.
    He managed to perfectly perform every emergency action and even cushioned the blow by expertly pulling the collective control.
    But the lower left-hand side of the Leonardo AW169 smashed into a half-metre-high concrete step which caused a significant fuel leak igniting within a minute.
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    Eagle-eyed fans spot hilarious details in new Swansea manager’s ‘contract’ including Star Wars obligation

    EAGLE-EYED fans have spotted hilarious details in Luke Williams’ new Swansea City contract.The manager took on the job at the Welsh outfit after Damien Duff was sacked after less than six months in charge.
    Luke Williams has been named the Swansea City managerCredit: Swansea City
    Fans spotted hilarious details in his fake contractCredit: Swansea City
    Williams, 43, had led Notts County back to the EFL with promotion from the National League last season.
    He was announced as the Swans manager with a Star Wars-themed video on social media.
    In further pictures shared by the clubs fans have spotted funny details in a mock contract that he signed.
    The “fake” contract lays out three rules that Williams must follow as Swansea manager.
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    The first rule is that he becomes the “legal guardian” of Cyril and Cybil Swan.
    The second is that he agrees to a “Luke Skywalker announcement video”.
    And the final rule is that Williams will “provide snacks for the media team” during away matches.
    Fans loved the details written into the gag as they reacted on social media.
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    One posted: “The legal guardian of Cyril and Cybill Swan is the funniest part.”
    A second wrote: “Genius. More of this from football clubs please.”
    A third commented: “This is honestly the best thing I’ve ever seen.”
    A fourth said: “This is bloody genius.”
    A fifth added: “Well played, media team. I 100% zoomed in.”
    Williams’ first game in charge of the Championship outfit is against Morecambe in the FA Cup.
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    Bruno Guimaraes ‘makes himself Newcastle hero forever’ after reaction to blocking clearance in win over Sunderland

    BRUNO GUIMARAES made himself even more of a Newcastle hero during the derby match against Sunderland.The Magpies took on their local rivals in the FA Cup third round fixture at the Stadium of Light.

    Bruno Guimarães made a passionate gesture to the Newcastle supportersCredit: ITV
    Newcastle dominated the game and with the score at 2-0, Guimaraes made an important block.
    Following his defensive action the Brazilian passionately gestured to the travelling Newcastle supporters in celebration.
    Fans loved seeing the moment as it was shared on social media.
    One fan posted: “Bruno Guimarães has literally made himself a hero forever with those Newcastle fans purely for his celebration at blocking a clearance.”
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    A second commented: “BRUNO NEVER LEAVE US. He loves it man 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
    A third wrote: “I wish I could inject Bruno into my veins.”
    A fourth said: “Can see why Newcastle fans love Bruno G, giving it the big one.”
    A fifth added: “Bruno is fully into this.”
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    Another demanded: “Someone give me that clip of Bruno NOW.”
    Meanwhile, fans complained that were not able to watch the match.
    This was due to a kit clash between the two teams as they were wearing white striped shirts and look hard to tell apart on first viewing.
    Newcastle fans are desperate to see the former Lyon star stay at the club.
    The midfielder has become a crucial player for Eddie Howe since his arrival in 2022.
    His performances however have seen him gain interest from the likes of Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid.
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    Sunderland hero’s Wag risks wrath of fans with shock comment about Newcastle as couple head back for huge FA Cup clash

    SUNDERLAND icon Fabio Borini has returned to his former home ahead of today’s Tyne-Wear derby.The Black Cats host Newcastle at the Stadium of Light this afternoon for the first time in almost eight years.
    Ex-Sunderland star Fabio Borini has returned to the North East for the Tyne-Wear derbyCredit: Arfa Griffiths – The Sun
    Borini’s wife, Erin, was heard saying that Newcastle is her favourite city

    Borini, who made 93 appearances for Sunderland from 2015 to 2018, arrived in England on Friday ahead of the match.
    But his wife, Erin Borini, caused a stir among fans after making a controversial comment.
    Erin took to Instagram to share a video of her and Fabio driving through Newcastle with a caption that read: “Haway the Lads! Ready for tomorrow!”
    However, she could be heard saying: “One of my favourite cities. I love this place. Feels like we are home!”
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    Fans took to social media to react, with one person tweeting: “Staying in Newcastle and his missus saying it’s one of her favourite cities, not been a good 48 hours for Sunderland… you love to see it.”
    A Newcastle supporter added: “Even zooms in on St James Park man, honestly it’s class.”
    While another wrote: “Driving into Newcastle. You couldn’t make this stuff up. Even their ex players love Newcastle…one of their favourite cities!!!”
    Sunderland chiefs have already come under fire this week for decorating the Black Cats Bar with Newcastle slogans.
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    They were forced to issue an apology on Thursday after receiving backlash from fans.
    An official statement read: “We acknowledge a serious error in judgement was made in relation to Black Cats Bar.
    “We apologise to our fans for the understandable concern they have fairly voiced in response.
    “The space has been returned to its original state.”
    Ex-Sunderland winger Borini is set to be in attendance among the crowd at today’s game.
    He spent three years with the Black Cats and scored 17 goals before joining AC Milan in 2018.
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    Newcastle fans forced to line up in ‘absolutely insane’ queues at 8am for bus to midday FA Cup clash with Sunderland

    NEWCASTLE fans have been forced to queue up for buses at St James’ Park a whopping FOUR HOURS before their North East Derby with Sunderland.The bitter rivals will meet this afternoon for the first time in EIGHT YEARS in a tasty FA Cup third-round tie at the Stadium of Light.

    Sunderland and Newcastle collide this afternoon for the first time in EIGHT yearsCredit: REUTERS
    Their eagerly-anticipated showdown is one of five early kick-offs today, with their clash getting underway at 12:45pm.
    But the travelling Toon Army have already been up since the early hours of the morning.
    As they’ve done for several derbies down the years, police have made away fans turn up to St James’ to take buses to the Stadium of Light.
    The supporters will then slowly be ferried over to the ground in time for kick-off.
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    The measure was introduced to prevent trouble between rival fans.
    Footage of Newcastle supporters queuing up at St James’ Park early this morning went viral on several social media platforms.
    One Magpies fan shared a video of a line stretching all the way from the Jackie Milburn reception to beyond the statue of club icon Alan Shearer outside the ground.
    Their accompanying caption read: “08:21 in Newcastle, this is actually insane.”
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    There is already a heavy police presence outside the Stadium of LightCredit: PA
    Several footie fans were left shocked by the scenes, with one commenting: “Living in a police state now.
    “Is this how “customers” are treated now? Disgrace.”
    Another said: “The police get away with absolute whatever they want when it comes to football.
    “Show me any other industry in the country where paying customers are treated like criminals.”
    And another sad: “Incredible.”
    One remarked: “Absolutely INSANE, that.”
    Another chimed in: “This is totally unpractical and a waste of everyone’s time!
    “Fans should be able to travel as they like.”
    One Newcastle fan said: “People don’t realize how mental this derby is.
    “Got to get a bus provided by the club 4 hours before KO for a 14-mile trip or you’re not going
    “Changed local rules on alcohol/public transport. Biggest derby in the country.”
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    The last North East Derby ended in a 1-1 draw, with goals from Aleksandr Mitrovic and Jermaine Defoe ensuring the spoils were shared.
    Sunderland were the last winners of the derby in October 2015, beating their bitter rivals 3-0.
    Sunderland were the last winners of the Northeast Derby in October 2015Credit: DAVE PINEGAR More