30 Reasons Why Newcastle Fans Are Jealous Of Sunderland

9. The Clown In The Boardroom...

If there's one thing worse than a football-hating, money-grabbing, sociopath at the helm of your club, it's flicking through old photos remembering that you used to love him. On the other hand, Ellis Short has keenly invested into Sunderland, and was even spotted donning an FTM badge on matchday. He gets the club. He gets the people. But likes to stay out of the spotlight. Far rather that than Ashley's constant river of misdemeanours and shady dealings.

8. Sunderland's Stadium Isn't Completely Lop-Sided...

With a colossal stand at one end, and a lone tier at the other, you'd think that St. James' Park was being slowly sucked into a sinkhole. The drab, monotonous grey surroundings are, well, drab, monotonous and grey. Boring. At 49,000 capacity, the Stadium of Light is a touch smaller than St. James', but there's the option to extend, something the 'Jerddy Nayyshun' crave.

7. It Hosts Some Of The Biggest Bands In The World

Coldplay, Oasis, Take That, Pink, Kasabian, Kings Of Leon, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Rihanna and One Direction have all taken to the stage at the Stadium Of Light, while the Foo Fighters are set to land in 2015.