This cracking video of Newcastle v Sunderland from 1956 must be some of the best quality footage I have seen from back in the fifties.

John Carver says that maybe his players wouldn’t have lost the derby match if he’d given them more time off…

John Carver claims that any side of his will not be faulted for lack of effort when they play Sunderland.

Sammy Ameobi has talked about the before, during and after of the derby game, claiming to have both eggs on toast and fire in his belly for the clash with Sunderland.

Jonas Gutierrez has thanked the fans and said they are ‘Always in my heart’ as he prepares for what he accepts will almost certainly be his last ever derby.

Newcastle fans want to hear how proud John Carver and his players are AFTER the match on Sunday, not before.

With only a few days to go to the derby match, Sunderland still have tickets on sale and are struggling to sell out the stadium.

It is now 31 days and counting before the real test for John Carver – Sunderland v Newcastle.

Freddie Woodman proved Newcastle’s hero in a SAFC v NUFC FA Youth Cup thriller: 120 minutes, 7 penalties and only 1 winner.

Rob Higgins believes that the current atmosphere could allow for the dawning of a new era when it comes to Newcastle v Sunderland derby matches.