Don Hutchison reacts to Sunderland relegation

Newcastle United fan Don Hutchison is disappointed to see Sunderland get relegated from the Championship to League One.

A general view of the stadium as players warm up ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Derby County at Stadium of Light on August 4, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

Newcastle United fan Don Hutchison has stated on social networking site Twitter that he is gutted that Sunderland have been relegated from the Championship.

Sunderland’s 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon has confirmed their drop from the Championship.

The Black Cats have now suffered back-to-back relegation, having dropped down from the Premier League at the end of last season.

Hutchison played for Sunderland in 2000-01, and the former Scotland international midfielder, who is a Newcastle fan, has stated on Twitter that he is disappointed that the Black Cats have gone down to League One.

The former Liverpool and West Ham United midfielder has also stated his desire to see both Newcastle and Sunderland in the Premier League.

A general view inside the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and AFC Bournemouth at the Stadium of Light on April 29, 2017 in Sunderland, England.

I’ve consistently said this,and I know it annoys the life out of Newcastle fans but I’m gutted Sunderland have gone down again today.
I want them both to be in the @premierleague and to be strong. Ile miss the derbys!!
— Don Hutchison (@donhutch4) April 21, 2018

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A general view before the Premier League match between Sunderland FC and Middlesbrough FC at Stadium of Light on August 21, 2016 in Sunderland, England.

Newcastle have pretty much secured their place in the Premier League for the 2018-19 campaign.

As for Sunderland, the Stadium of Light faithful will hope that the team bounce straight back into the the Championship.

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Don Hutchison reacts to Sunderland relegation