Source: Daily_Mail
ow Newcastle fans are even turning their backs on the Tyne-Wear derby
Has it come to this? There are still tickets available for the Tyne-Wear derby on Sunday, supposedly the biggest game of the season for Newcastle and Sunderland supporters.With both teams far from safe in this season's tight Premier League, you would think north-east bragging rights would be high on the agenda. Derby day: But Newcastle fans can't get excited by the prospect of watching Nicky Butt and Kenwyn Jones in action HATCHET MAN: Sorry Joe, your never going to get the sympathy vote at NewcastleBad break for Magpies: Cracked bones rule Owen out for six weeks and Barton for tenNEWCASTLE UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEBBut no, it seems Toon fans won't be rushing to St James' Park at the weekend for the chance to witness another shambolic performance and a rant from manager Joe Kinnear. The game is being shown live on Sky Sports 1, so they may prefer to sip a Newkie Brown and moan about owner Mike Ashley and the 'Cockney Mafia' from the comfort of their own homes. And who could blame them? Show your support: Newcastle advertise tickets on their websiteSunderland fans may be less culpable as the Black Cats will be playing away from home and have a three-point cushion over their Tyneside neighbours. But, still, it's a poor show if Geordies and Mackems aren't flocking to get seats for the derby match.