Welcome

hi everyone, my name is Mark Maughan and I am creating this blog as part of a module in the course I am studying, Sports Journalism.

I am a Sunderland fan and therefore decided to base my blog around the team I am so passionate about, but with a twist. I really enjoy the derbies and miss them this season, so in order for the rivalry between Sunderland and Newcastle United fans to stay fierce and enjoy some banter, I have decided that I will post blogs which include issues and events from both clubs.

I appreciate that some people won't like the fact that I am a mackem, however I will try to have no bias toward any club as I want this site to be fun and enjoyable for Newcastle, Sunderland and all football fans.

I am looking at posting several blogs a week or whenever there is a major story regarding the teams published, so I hope that you will follow this blog and please feel free to add your opinions and comments. Or if you here of any other stories and would like them to be published send them to me at holawoodsy07@hotmail.co.uk
Thanks