Jimbo 175 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11661_3445227,00.html Geremi believes Newcastle United's derby clash with Sunderland is bigger than the El Clasico in Spain. Former Real Madrid man Geremi has played in matches against Barcelona in La Liga, although he feels The Magpies clash with Sunderland are the bigger games. Sunderland could leapfrog Newcastle with a win at St James' Park, but Geremi believes his team-mates will be keen to secure bragging rights in the North East. "The derby game is something special and I know what it means for the fans," said Geremi. Means a lot "Each derby means a lot to every team. When I was with Real Madrid, I played in the derby against Barcelona, which is very big. "But in Newcastle, the game against Sunderland is bigger than Real Madrid versus Barcelona. "It depends on each club, and we know it is going to be a big derby. "Derbies are played away from the pitch, when people talk a lot, and then on the pitch, when we can do our talking." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14021 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Im not sure like Maybe he's saying it means more, but i'm not sure you'd see toon fans launching pigs heads about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asprilla 96 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Awww bless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howay 12496 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Nice of him to say but they were at war only a few decades ago so I think they hate each other a little more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 4089 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Calling Madrid versus Barcelona a derby is really stretching the term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC-OMS 0 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Too right hes spot on. This is THE only derby that matters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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