I was brought up near Newcastle upon Tyne and at the age of 5 was already used to the young Magpies booing my shirt at mini-soccer.

My Dad had tried to get us tickets to the derby, which we won 3-1, but as a consolation took me to Maine Road the following week to the Charlton game.

We lost 1-0 but I was completely overwhelmed by the size of the crowd and the atmosphere.

Now I get to the game whenever I can.