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Armstrong: 'We're Hurting'
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Adam Armstrong was happy to get his first taste of the Tyne-Wear derby action but the occasion was overshadowed by the result
By Tom Easterby
Adam Armstrong was happy to get his first taste of the Tyne-Wear derby action on Sunday but, for the 17-year-old Academy product, the occasion was overshadowed by the result.
Adam Johnson's last-gasp winner condemned United, for who Armstrong made a second-half substitute appearance, to defeat against their local rivals.
And the England Under-18 international told nufc.co.uk there is a lot of hurt in the Magpies' dressing room after the 1-0 derby-day reverse.
"All the lads are hurt by that and, obviously with it being a local derby, you want to win those type of games, but we've just got to push on now and make it right next game," he said.
"There's nothing worse (than conceding a last-minute goal). I thought we were the better side to be fair, but we just didn't take our chances and that's football - they go up the other end, counter attack and get a goal.
"All the lads are really upset by that and looking to put it right."
Armstrong was one of six Geordies to get game time against Gus Poyet's side, along with Jak Alnwick, Steven Taylor, Paul Dummett, Jack Colback and Sammy Ameobi.
And the Denton-born forward believes the pain of defeat to the Black Cats is a tough scar to bear for those with black and white in their blood.
"Being a Geordie lad, to beat Sunderland is everything, but it didn't quite happen today so we've got to put it right next time," he said.
"It's all surreal for me. Still being 17 and getting on in a local derby - there's nothing better. With all the Geordies in the squad, they've really helped me out and I think I'm ready to go again.
"You notice how much it means to the fans, and I myself have been a fan - I am a fan, I've been a fan since I was young and it's the worst feeling getting beat, especially against Sunderland.
"We've just got keep pushing on and make it right next time."