April Schedule
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Madmartigan
Winger
Imagine if that was Man City. Pep would be fuming!
York
Midfield
Just chatted this through as well. Usual post Wembley drop happens to most teams after a final, even though this one is pretty pointless. I hope we can push on post next Sunday - we will have 3 games in hand on Luton, Barnsley and two on Pompey. The usual, points on the board is better than games in hand is often true.
I don't think the manager or players will be expending much adrenalin pre-match, much like the supporters.
I think it'll be soon forgotten afterwards whatever happens.
So I'm not too worried about burn out tbh.
Ross is quite pragmatic so hell be back to business on the coach back from Wembley imo.
I think it'll be soon forgotten afterwards whatever happens.
So I'm not too worried about burn out tbh.
Ross is quite pragmatic so hell be back to business on the coach back from Wembley imo.
JonnotheMackem
Striker
I reckon Ross will be making it up as he goes along, marra.
Two million voices
Winger
We’ve got a big squad.
Veteran2
Striker
He will and there won't.
kildaremackem
Striker
there was after the semi final..so will be after the final..
this is bigger than rioss has ever deaslth with..
it will be the job of catts mcgeady and matthews to try to keep concentration levels high in the run of league games..
that has drawn 16 games..
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seanwharton
Central Defender
That’s the managers job. He needs to make sure they are ready for the nine games in a month as well. They can contribute to it as can all senior pros but this really is when Ross will earn his money
kildaremackem
Striker
yep. but he has no experience of players reactions to cup final defeats/victories.....nor does his assistant..the players do..
Two million voices
Winger
Oh aye I said big squad, not a good one
nowtgoodeverhappens
Striker
It’d be naive to think a game every 4 days for a month is unlikely to have an adverse effect on our top 2 hopes. Don’t really think Wembley come down enters into it.
Kent Boy 2
Striker
To be fair we are playing 5 games in 16 days, they played 5 games in 18 days after the League Cup Final.
They are also playing 8 games in April - just like us. Including an FA Cup semi, 2 CL Q-F’s against Spurs, and league games against Spurs and Man Utd. Away games at Burnley and Palace provide some of the light relief!
Demons Run
Central Defender
92 minutes into the Barnsley game on Saturday I was feeling quite confident. Then they got a fluke and now I'm pessimistic again. If they make it an 8 point gap on Saturday I think the pressure will be too much, even though it'd be in our hands.
bahtat
Striker
The way the weather is and looking like continuing into next week neither Accrington or Rochdale will be played on heavy pitches, they might be devoid of grass but they’re going to be dry and hard
ErichZann
Striker
The fixtures are:
31/03/19 Portsmouth v Sunderland (Checkatrade Final)
03/04/19 Accrington Stanley v Sunderland
06/04/19 Rochdale v v Sunderland
09/04/19 Sunderland v Burton
13/04/19 Sunderland v Coventry
19/04/19 Sunderland v Doncaster
22/04/19 Sunderland v Peterborough
27/04/19 Portsmouth v Sunderland
30/04/19 Fleetwood v Sunderland
Going to be really tough going that....
31/03/19 Portsmouth v Sunderland (Checkatrade Final)
03/04/19 Accrington Stanley v Sunderland
06/04/19 Rochdale v v Sunderland
09/04/19 Sunderland v Burton
13/04/19 Sunderland v Coventry
19/04/19 Sunderland v Doncaster
22/04/19 Sunderland v Peterborough
27/04/19 Portsmouth v Sunderland
30/04/19 Fleetwood v Sunderland
Going to be really tough going that....
Botchie
Striker
They won't be dry and hard like. It's still going to be cool enough through the night. Rochdale's pitch looked in really poor nick on Saturday.
Butcher's Coat
Striker
Some bedwetting starting already
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