Poll: Is Sunderland versus Middlesbrough a true football derby?

Middlesbrough travel 25 miles up the A19 to face Sunderland in a vital Championship match on Saturday.
Match winner Peter Davenport, right, in action against Middlesbrough's John Gittens during Sunderland's 1-0 win in 1992.Match winner Peter Davenport, right, in action against Middlesbrough's John Gittens during Sunderland's 1-0 win in 1992.
Match winner Peter Davenport, right, in action against Middlesbrough's John Gittens during Sunderland's 1-0 win in 1992.

While Boro may be no Newcastle to many Sunderland fans - perhaps because the Black Cats rarely beat the Teessiders - they still consider the fixture a derby. For other Wearsiders, however, Middlesbrough is merely a "small town in Yorkshire". Now you can have your say.