Open letter from a Burnley Supporter

Last updated : 12 May 2004 By John Jenkin
"I would like to personally thank the Sunderland fans for their attitude to the burnley fans and their sacked manager yesterday at the match. On a day of great sadness to many of the faithful at Turf Moor you where just brilliant to us and our situation. I have encountered Sunderland fans many times over the years and I have nothing but the very highest regard and respect for you all. Thank you from the bottom of my broken heart for applauding our outgoing manager and us and for being so very well behaved. You are an outstanding credit to this beautiful game and as much as I wish you well in your quest to reach the premiership it will be to the detriment of the the 1st division to loose you.
regards
Nick Federico"

Thank you for your letter Nick and I am sure all Sunderland supporters would join me in doing so. You're a true supporter of the game and I have biggest respect for you and your club.