Having a Geordie in the Newcastle United number nine shirt is the dream scenario for both player and fan alike. In fact, having any Geordie in the famous black and white stripes are what dreams are made of and should be the primary aim of all at the club till the end of time. However, there are those rare occasions where someone who is more well known for their time in the red and white stripes of Sunderland makes their mark at St James' Park. They arrive with those north of the Tyne doubting them and those south of it loathing them. But more often than not they've silenced the doubters and endeared themselves to their new fanbase. Of course, they are well aware that in moving from the Stadium of Light to St James' Park they are moving to a much bigger club and will be able to achieve all of their hopes and aspirations... On top of that, there are also those players that arrive at the club as 'closet mackems', praying that their childhood allegiance to Wearside doesn't come out and become public knowledge. These unlucky lads have been forced to put their heads before their hearts and makes things work to the undoubted damnation of their family and friends. It goes without saying that players switching Sunderland for Newcastle has happened numerous times throughout history, so here's the 10 most high profile players that were associated with Sunderland before they saw sense and moved to Newcastle...
