Fans react to Steve Harper moving to Sunderland

NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 11: Steve Harper of Newcastle United gestures to the fan's during his testimonial match between Newcastle United and AC Milan Glorie at St James' Park on September 11, 2013 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images) /

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Disgrace Newcastle fans attacking Harper. 20 seasons of loyalty & gets branded a 'judas' over 6 month deal. Hope he plays & keeps them up!
— Ross Chapman (@Chappers6159) January 23, 2016

Steve Harper has given everything he’s got to Newcastle United over his 10 years, but certain Magpies fans haven’t been kind to the 40-year-old since the move broke of his Sunderland deal.

The abuse has been so bad, in fact, that Harper has deleted his Twitter account to get away from it – something some Newcastle fans think is disgraceful.

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