I thought being a Cnut was a prerequisite Seriously, I thought it was if you were born on the Tyne, either side, was always that when I was growing up , media change things to suit themselves. My Sandancer mates consider themselves Geordies but mostly support Sunderland, same with the Hebburn, Jarrow lot.
you can change your job, your car, your wife, your house, your town but NEVER your football club Brian clough would have said that.
I think there is an exception to every rule - and in this case it would be if you start off supporting Sunderland through no fault of your own.
Agreed. A child becomes legally responsible for his or her behaviour in the teens I believe. I escaped the grasp and corrupting influence if my dad before my teens thankfully.