Council leaders call on fans to enjoy Tyne-Wear Derby responsibly

Council leaders call on fans to enjoy Tyne-Wear Derby responsibly

Couns Karen Kilgour and Michael Mordey say there's more that unites Sunderland and Newcastle than divides us - but both still hope for wins on Sunday

Sunderland and Newcastle Leaders Unite Ahead of Premier League Wear–Tyne Derby - Sunderland Magazine

Leaders from Sunderland and Newcastle city councils have joined forces to urge supporters to enjoy Sunday’s Wear–Tyne derby responsibly. Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United will meet in Premier League action for the first time in almost a decade on Sunday 14 December. The two sides go into the league fixture separated by just a point in the table, with plenty at stake alongside derby-day bragging rights. Following a meeting of the North East Com…