Danny Simpson: "I prefer to be in black and white!
"Someone mentioned Sunderland got 41,000 against Chelsea (on Tuesday night), and we got 43,000 against Sheffield Wednesday.
"That just shows the passion the fans have for the club – it speaks volumes. We've got more fans than them coming to Championship games.
"I'm just glad to be here. Sunderland's behind me now – that was years ago.
"I'm just looking forward to doing the same at Newcastle and getting into the Premiership."