Brian Clough in action for Sunderland against Newcastle in 1962. His career effectively came to an end with an injury in a game on Boxing Day the same year.
His testimonial match was against Newcastle in 1965. — Brian Clough in action for Sunderland against Newcastle in 1962. His career effectively came to an end with an injury in a game on Boxing Day the same year. His testimonial match was against Newcastle in 1965. | se

placeholder image — Brian Clough in action for Sunderland against Newcastle in 1962. His career effectively came to an end with an injury in a game on Boxing Day the same year. His testimonial match was against Newcastle in 1965. | se

I'm intrigued by these 9 unusual links between Sunderland and Newcastle as we countdown to the Tyne-Wear derby

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Published 21st Mar 2026, 06:00 GMT

Another chapter will be written into the Sunderland and Newcastle rivalry this weekend.

As the countdown continues to the Tyne-Wear derby, have a look at all of these quirky links between the two fierce rivals.

They include some which stretch back to the 1800s and others which are much more recent.

See how many you remember.

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9. Texaco Cup memories

Bobby Kerr scored one of the goals in a 2-1 win over Newcastle in the 1974 Texaco Cup. But Newcastle won the tournament beating Southampton in the final. | Getty Images Photo: Don Morley/Allsport

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I'm intrigued by these 9 unusual links between Sunderland and Newcastle as we countdown to the Tyne-Wear derby

Another chapter will be written into the Sunderland and Newcastle rivalry this weekend.

9. Texaco Cup memories

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