AS a Newcastle United fan I find it very confusing that you can write an article (Echo, May 5) about a bunch of thugs and label them as fans of the club I love because they decide to sing some terrace chants prior to a pub brawl.

I do not condone the action of these idiots, however I am confused and somewhat disapointed that you can label these idiots as fans. My thoughts are none of these yobs go to watch Newcastle, Sunderland or Darlington.

Liam Smith, Darlington.