The reason Michael Beale ignored in cutting Newcastle fan chant as Sunderland boss tells fans what they DON'T want to hear
dailyrecord.co.ukMichael Beale's first taste of the Tyne-Wear Derby ended in defeat - but the former Rangers boss escaped the noise from ecstatic opposition punters.It's customary practice for supporters to goad losing a manager especially in such a high-octane environment.
However, giddy Newcastle fans were heard chanting "Cheer Up Peter Reid..." throughout the second half of the FA Cup third round clash rather than targeting new Black Cats boss Beale.
It comes amidst the controversy that surrounded the build-up to the match, where The Black Cats hospitality bar inside the Stadium of Light was decorated in Newcastle colours - yet behind the decorations was a plaque reading, ‘Cheer Up Peter Reid’.Sunderland apologised immediately after images were leaked online and claimed it was 'a serious error of judgement'.
But the six thousand strong visiting support couldn't help but put the spotlight on the incident by highlighting Reid, who had a seven-year spell in the Sunderland hot seat between 1995 and 2002.
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