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With plenty of time still left on the clock, there wasn’t much “Til The End” spirit on show as many fans chose to pile out of the ground. Is this now a worrying trend, and what message does it send to the Sunderland players?
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Sunderland fans are seen leaving the stadium before the match has ended during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stadium of Light on March 14, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) | Getty Images Ian Bendelow says… If you’re offended by any of the below and leave early – good. Because I mean every word.
And if you don’t like it? Piss off and support Newcastle. Three years ago a survey was carried out to find out which club had the most “early leavers.
” Interestingly, the top six places were taken by the clubs considered the “big six. ” The reason why, I suspect, is that there are far more casual fans of their clubs who go as tourists, on a corporate ticket or simply because the wins don’t mean as much. Though I’d be willing to bet if this survey were carried out across the last three home games, Sunderland AFC would come out so far in front that it would be like the equivalent of winning the league in November.
It might be an excuse when the club is floundering at the bottom of the league, but when the stadium is emptying in front of a team that is the best we’ve had in decades, it’s a terrible look. The players notice it, senior club officials notice it, and it’s talked about; don’t worry about that. They see you, we all see you.
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