SUNDERLAND might have lost their north-east bragging rights already after their awful bright pink and purple kit was revealed.

The Mackems – inspired by mastermind manager Sam Allardyce – escaped the Premier League drop last season when the odds were stacked against them.

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And their dream season was completed when arch rivals Newcastle slipped down into the Championship.

However, the Black Cats might not be able to swan around town gloating for much longer after their outrageous pink and purple Adidas kit was released.

Italian striker Fabio Borini was the unlucky man selected to show-off the striped strip in front of a similarly garish background.

And dedicated fans have already been driven to drink after getting stuck with the stinker of a shirt for the upcoming 2016-17 season.

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