Twitter gives us one way of doing so by comparing number of followers they have so, for example, Newcastle United can boast 1.4million while Sunderland have 914,600.
Both big clubs, no question, although the numbers pale into comparison with the global giants of the game such as Real Madrid (33m), Barcelona (30.9m), Manchester United (20.3m), Arsenal (15m), Chelsea (13.4m) and Liverpool (12.6m).
But what about the other end of the footballing spectrum?
Ahead of Non-League Day on Saturday, October 12 – coinciding with the international break – we take a look at the non-league sides between Tyne and Tweed and the Twiter following they have. Who has the bragging rights?
Find out where your club ranks…. but remember it’s success on the pitch that counts!
. Whickham F C V Blyth Spartans F C 18-07-2019. Picture by Frank Reid
Non-League football | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Frank Reid
1. Blyth Spartans
Blyth Spartans Twitter followers: 21,300 Currently playing in the National League North and managed by former Newcastle and Sunderland player Lee Clark, the club is most notable for its cup exploits, most famously the 1977–78 FA Cup campaign, in which they went all the way to the 5th round only to be beaten by Wrexham in a replay at St James' Park. Website: www.blythspartans.com Address: Croft Park, Plessey Road, Blyth, Northumberland, NE24 3JE | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Peter McCartney
2. Berwick Rangers
Berwick Rangers Twitter followers: 12,600 Best known until this season as the only English club plying its trade in the Scottish Football League, relegation has resulted in Berwick Rangers dropping into the Scottish Lowland League. Website: berwickrangers.com/ Address: Shielfield Park, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, TD15 2EF | Other 3rd Party Photo: No
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3. Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Twitter followers: 11,400 Most famously, winners of the FA Vase in 2001–02, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, they now play in the Northern League Division One. Website: www.whitleybayfc.com Address: Hillheads Park, Rink Way, Whitley Bay, NE25 8HR. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Tim Richardson
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4. North Shields
North Shields Twitter followers: 11,100 FA Vase (Winners): 2014/15, North Shields currently compete in Northern League Division One. Website: www.northshieldsfc.co.uk Address: Daren Persson Stadium, Ralph Gardner Park, NE29 OLH. | Other 3rd Party Photo: No