Five players who represented Newcastle and Sunderland
Newcastle United play Sunderland on Sunday, and in honour of the fixture we pick out five players who represented both clubs.
Despite the hate between the two sides, there are a number of footballers who have crossed the Tyne or the Wear and donned the shirt of the enemy.
From Toon starlet Michael Chopra to Sunderland academy product Jack Colback, there are always footballers ready to mix with the other side.
Some moved to get more regular football, while others found their way to either St. James’ Park or the Stadium of Light via more convoluted routes.
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The game on Sunday is absolutely huge, and could decide the some of the relegation race. Newcastle are second bottom, but only one point above Sunderland who are in safety.
Fabricio Coloccini may not be ready to take to the pitch, but young central defender Chancel Mbemba could feature for the first time in seven matches.
Click through the slides below to see five players who crossed over to the other side.
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