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Article: We're all playing on the same side; THINK NORTH EAST FIRST Rivals united in support for campaign.(News)
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- The Journal (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2009
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Byline: Paul Loraine
RIVAL players in yesterday's Tyne-Wear derby put their differences aside before the match to support The Journal's efforts to help the region though the economic downturn.
Both Newcastle United and Sunderland players wore T-shirts emblazoned with a message of support to the local economy during the pre-match wara-z-a-zp.
The players were to play out an entertaining 1-1 draw but the players used the warm-up as an opportunity to throw their weight behind Think North East First.
Launched on Saturday, The Journal campaign ...