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USED to being the operative word wilko - infact 10 years ago newcastle were a top 3 team.

But i agree about the derbys - im not a fan of either team but its always good when they face each other, just like the old Everton vs Liverpool ones.

Sunderland were bottom at the start of the season with minimal points and no hope - its pretty amazing how Keane has transformed them into almost a playoff place by January.