Geordies vs Mackems. Tyne vs Wear. "Howay" vs "Ha'way". And, crucially, Pete Donaldson vs David Cartlidge. Sunderland may have already done the double, but this Biddy battle is the real decider.

The dominions of the Ramble Intercontinental Senate have taken their seats, with Marcus in the umpire's chair.

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