Commentator just said that there is added pressure playing for the North east clubs and that every part of everyday life is to do with the football club. What utter bunkum. Where the hell does this all come from? They're no different to supporters from anywhere else.
Just like the North west then or South and West Yorkshire or large parts of London to name a few others.
Are these the same people who also always insist that scousers have the best sense of humour in the world ?.
To be honest I’ve heard plenty of players say this over the years. A lot of them prefer playing in London because there’s so many tourists & commuters around that they don’t get recognised anywhere near as much where as if you’re up in a Sunderland or Newcastle you will get spotted loads & lots of hassle. If I remember right a few of the Newcastle players have said it’s like living in a goldfish bowl. I suppose it’s a bit like the Barnsley players, if they ever have a few beers in town it’s all over social media & they’re getting bothered all the time but if they’re in Leeds / Sheffield they don’t get noticed half as much