POLL: Which fans are a tougher crowd to play for - Sunderland or Newcastle United?

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has revealed which North East fans are tougher to play in front of - but what do you think?

Click here to have your say:It comes after Allardyce praised Sunderland’s fans for sticking by the team – but says rival supporters at Newcastle United make their own players ‘fear’ playing at St James’s Park.

Rafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce pictured at St James's Parkplaceholder image
Rafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce pictured at St James's Park
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