I think in their minds they’ve tried to claim ha’way the lads and label us as the plastic Saudi club, whilst they try and claim they are this great club steeped in North East tradition.
All a coping mechanism of course to deal with the huge chasm between the clubs.
Do think it’s important our support cherishes its tradition though despite our upturn in fortunes, it’s one of the reasons I always bang on in the atmosphere thread about singing the old songs like The Blaydon Races and Howay The Lads.