I need to broaden my horizons? Well given that there are several people on this thread pointing out that there's little or no comparison between the two, and just you who says otherwise, maybe it's not me who needs to do so. Unless by broadening my horizons you mean accepting a thought process which is blatantly flawed? There are vague similarities in that in both situations the clubs have been greatly altered. But to say they are the same - which you did - cant be right.
I really hope this happens. They refuse to acknowledge the right of the fixture to exist, whilst every neutral in the country roots for them to win the game. It's a stark reminder too that a badly performing team is an infinitely better option than a non-existent one!