Kick The Mackems Out!

Last Updated : 13-Jul-2009 by
But let's face facts ... they aren't used to trips abroad ... are they?

The buggers won't get past Washington Services!

Sunderland have been invited to play in the prestigious pre-season tournament - along with Benfica, Atletico Madrid and hosts Ajax - on July 24 and 26 and fans have already snapped up 4,000 tickets (probably thinking Amsterdam is just south of Birmingham).

We are playing in Holland at nearby Utrecht (30 miles away) on July 26, the Football Association have told their Dutch counterparts, the KNVB, they are worried about trouble.

Cohen: "It is out of the question that both clubs can play at the same time.

"Talks with the municipal authorities and the club Utrecht have not ended in a result and I don't want to take any risks.

"It's not for nothing that we have been warned by the English FA.

"I understand that such a measure has far-reaching consequences for Ajax's traditional tournament but the safety of the city is the first priority."