(17 Nov 2016, 8:14 pm)South Tyne Lad wrote No, There is demand in Sunderland, But there's more demand in Newcastle as there is more to choose from, Eldon Square is a major factor in this.
Additionally Newcastle are playing Sheffield Wednesday at home on Boxing Day, Which will draw another 50,000 Newcastle Supporters to St James's Park, The majority by Public Transport.
Sunderland are playing Manchester United away on Boxing day, So there's 45,000 ( excluding potential away seats ) people that'll be attending Sunderland City Centre on Boxing Day, Which is a major factor in deciding whether to provide public transport.
What else flashy is there in Sunderland apart from that? Sure Poundland and Poundworld will be open and I'm sure Dave the Rave will give everyone a spectacular show worth going out for....
You forgot about flannels, that's flashy.
What's flashy in Newcastle?, Eldon Square? with the exact same shops as the Metrocentre....