Brian Brobbey sends 12-word message to Dan Burn after derby win

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·23 March 2026

Brian Brobbey sends 12-word message to Dan Burn after derby win

Newcastle United crashed to a disappointing defeat against Sunderland in the Tyne-Wear derby at the weekend.

Sunderland scored a late goal to pick up a 2-1 win, and Brian Brobbey scored the winner for his side.

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Brian Brobbey on the battle with Dan Burn

After the game, Brobbey was asked about his battle with Dan Burn, and he responded (h/t Sunderland Echo): “I think it was a good battle. In the end, I won.”

The Dutch attacker put in a real shift against the Newcastle United defender and got the better of him. He will be delighted with his performance in the Derby, and the goal will give him a huge confidence boost. It will be interesting to see if he can help Sunderland finish the season strongly.

Burn will be unhappy with the result, and he will know that he could have done better in the game.

They impressed after promotion to the Premier League, but their form has been inconsistent in recent months. They will look to improve and finish the season on a high note now.

Huge blow for Newcastle

Meanwhile, the defeat will come as a huge blow for Newcastle. They have not been at their best this season, and manager Eddie Howe is already under a lot of pressure. The defeat against Sunderland will only pile further misery on the team and the manager. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can bounce back strongly in the coming weeks.

Newcastle were expected to fight for European qualification this season and push for domestic trophies. Things have not gone according to plan for them. There have been rumours surrounding the manager’s long-term future, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.