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REVIEW: A Derby To Be Proud Of

Posted by The FSF 12th December 2014
Fans joined forces on Tuesday 9th December to say, yes, we want an intimidating, hostile atmosphere at the Tyne-Wear derby, but that can happen without violence. A Derby To Be Proud Of heard tales from ex-pros Kevin Ball and Lee Howey, who spoke about their experiences of these games, while supporters found much common ground on allocations and high prices for away fans. This excerpt from The Tim...
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EVENT: A Derby To Be Proud Of (Tuesday 9th December)

Posted by The FSF 25th November 2014
WHEN? Tuesday 9th December (7pm KO) WHERE? The Bridge Hotel, Newcastle, NE1 1RQ REGISTER: Email your name and club to events@fsf.org.uk In recent seasons the white hot atmosphere of the Tyne-Wear derby has, occasionally, spilled over into disorder. However, in the past 12 months there's been a level of co-operation among fans not seen for many decades, if ever. Back in January news emerged that a ...
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A Derby To Be Proud Of

Posted by The FSF 3rd February 2014
Before this weekend's fixture fans from both sides of the Tyne-Wear divide called for "passion not poison" when it came to the derby. Now the game has taken place this joint statement from A Love Supreme, Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust, nufc.com, NUFC Fans United, Ready To Go, Roker Report, Seventy3, #time4change, The Mag, True Faith, and Wise Men Say, provides a summary of fans' experiences o...
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Newcastle and Sunderland fans call for passion, not poison

Posted by The FSF 28th January 2014
Earlier this month a unique coalition from both sides of the Tyne-Wear divide successfully campaigned against "bubble match" restrictions. The FSF was very pleased to work alongside them and we're equally pleased it's been followed up with another, positive, pre-derby message from various groups/fanzines. This joint statement is backed by A Love Supreme, Fans United, Newcastle United Supporters’ T...
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Statement on behalf of Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC

Posted by The FSF 7th January 2014
In the past few days fans from Newcastle United and Sunderland have put rivalries aside and worked together to try and overturn the "bubble" game restrictions on next month's derby. This evening Sunderland AFC and Newcastle United FC released a joint statement confirming that Sunderland "will be withdrawing the terms and conditions of ticket sales, which previously stated that all supporters must ...
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JOINT STATEMENT: Sunderland and Newcastle fans join forces to say no to “bubble” match

Posted by The FSF 7th January 2014
UPDATE - Great news, the "bubble" match is no longer going ahead for this fixture so campaigning actions are no longer required. Find out more here. Fans from both Newcastle United and Sunderland have put rivalries aside to launch a campaign against the decision to make the upcoming Tyne-Wear derby a “bubble” match. This is a unique coalition and shows the depth of feeling on both Wearside and Tyn...
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Statement from Northumbria Police

Posted by The FSF 7th January 2014
The below statement is from Northumbria Police... Clarification regarding the transportation of Sunderland AFC fans to St James' Park on February 1: Assistant Chief Constable Jo Farrell said: "As we have said previously Northumbria Police cannot direct changes to kick off times or control the issue of tickets and how supporters travel to matches. "The condition of ticketing and transportation to S...
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