Good call Swanseamackem, nice post.
When I was a lad, I attending both Mackem & Mag home games for a few years, as I was totally obsessed with live football - something I totally miss now living in Hong Kong.
Great match on Tuesday (my Wednesday) despite the result....
All the best for Saturday lads...against our seconds
KTF
Chris you're a moron. The other famous fan of both teams in the North East...? Sir Bobby Robson. Should any man have a bad word to say about him then they are a cretin and no more.
There's is nothing wrong with being proud of the area and taking in both team's games.
There is however something wrong in that head of yours. You're a disgrace, an utter disgrace.

Thanks NiallQuinnsDiscoPants,
For including me in the same sentence as the Great Sir Bobby and upgrading me to “famous fan” Status.....I’m humbled
My Grandfather (ex Pro for Huddersfield Town and Carlisle United, who was born in Sunderland) will be smiling in his grave.
KTF
I'm living in Germany but I'm home for the Liverpool game.
I would argue that fans who have moved away from the area, but still maintain an active interest in SAFC, such as going to away games/coming home when they can, posting on boards such as these, and generally still following the club, are more "loyal" then those who do still live in the area but only give their money to the pubs on matchdays, rather than buying a ticket.

I was born and bred in South Hylton. I am currently living in Washington Village. I have just had news that I am destined for Liverpool because of work.
I intend to bring up both my two young offspring as fanatical SAFC supporters especially my boy. I guess its going to be a challenge with the two Scouse teams on our doorstep.