Playing James Park is one of Sam’s favourite things, selling out his city’s football stadium is something that gives him immense pride. Sitting down in the green room, with his mates and preparing for show time, the lot of them in Newcastle shirts.

Then you come in, in (your team’s) shirt, and Sam, ever up front, mentions it.

Sam: “what are yer doin wearin that? Get it off.”

He says pulling at the hem of your shirt, while laughing warmly.