Sunderland are well and truly rubbing salt in Newcastle United’s wounds following the Tyne-Wear derby.
Sunderland have wasted no time in mocking Newcastle United following their latest Tyne-Wear derby triumph.
The mood around Tyneside has slumped to an all-time low following Sunday’s defeat. Despite taking an early lead, the Magpies surrendered in the second half to extend their winless Premier League run against Sunderland to 11 games.
The pressure has ramped up on Eddie Howe - with fans now torn on whether he is the right man to take the club forward. What a difference a year makes, when the Toon boss was being rewarded with Freedom of the City after guiding Newcastle to Carabao Cup success.
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Sunderland’s brutal social media troll
Swiftly robbing salt into Newcastle’s wounds, the Sunderland social media team have updated the club’s official cover photo on Facebook and X. A snapshot of the 3,000-strong away end at St James’ Park in full voice with an “Eddie Howe’s black-and-white army” banner is the latest in a long line of subtle digs since Brian Brobbey’s stoppage-time winner sank Toon hearts.
A cropped version of the image Sunderland have set as their cover photo following the Tyne-Wear derby.placeholder image
A cropped version of the image Sunderland have set as their cover photo following the Tyne-Wear derby. | Sunderland AFC
Howe - who masterminded a 3-0 win at the Stadium of Light in 2024 - has now suffered consecutive derby defeats. Losing both games to the newly promoted Black Cats has guaranteed a divisive fallout that will continue throughout the international break.
Eddie Howe unwavering Newcastle United commitment
Speaking post-match,Howe vowed to fight on - insisting he is “fully committed” toNewcastle despite the growing discontent. He told reporters: “I am committed, fully committed. I'm disappointed in myself and my delivery today over the last week. The Barcelona game was very tough. Today is even tougher.
“Yeah, I mean, I always, as I said after the Brentford game, absorb myself and don't look to deflect it to my players, I protect my players to my last breath. That is how I look at it. It is going to be a tough, painful few days for me.”
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