roppa
Striker
Different ownership, model and times hopefully m8, stated aim is progression and I’m assuming that’s a gradual process, evolution not revolution so to speak.
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Anyone not wanting Europe?
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I’m replying to this not trying to be deliberately negative (I love where we are) but everyone would have said the same in 1999 and 2007.
Just dangerous to assume we’ll constantly get better.
the sleeping giant
Striker
I’ll openly admit that, whilst I’d love every minute, I’d also be worried about the impact on league form.
As Palace & Forest have proven this season, you need a bigger squad to cope with regularly having 2 games a week. At times this season we’ve struggled to fill our subs bench.
If we make our summer recruitment as good as last season (quality wise) then it would certainly be some adventure.
As Palace & Forest have proven this season, you need a bigger squad to cope with regularly having 2 games a week. At times this season we’ve struggled to fill our subs bench.
If we make our summer recruitment as good as last season (quality wise) then it would certainly be some adventure.
roppa
Striker
It feels different imho m8, I’ve been going since 1969, and whether it’s maturity negating emotion or whether it really is the case, there seems to be for the first time I can recall, a determined calculated direction to the club. They’re not getting everything right, but they’re heading in the right direction, they might lose a few along the way with their ditching of staff and practices that supporters hold dear, just like city did umpteen years ago, but to me, they’re living within their means, and are developing into a premier league club, and getting all the benefits that come with that, (fingers crossed).
johnlights
Central Defender
This is Sunderland btw.
You just know that we will fail and Nufc will sneak above us.
You just know that we will fail and Nufc will sneak above us.
Rokeroar
Winger
If we do get into Europe it will give us the opportunity to give players like Isodor, Rigg, and Geertruda (if we can persuade him to stay) regular games.
It will also allow us bring on relatively untested players like Anglo, Ta bi, and Elborg.
From our existing squad who don’t now get regular games, you could start with a core of players that consists of Elborg, Geertruda (if we can persuade him to stay), 09, Rigg and Isador.
We also will have the opportunity to rotate the wingers. And that’s without the fee t of any new signings we make.
Should be seen as an opportunity, not a hindrance, if we get there
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chriswallace85
Striker
I have to say I've done a full 180 on this.
I've talked it down for months and didn't think it'd be good for us, but now it's a game (and two other results) away, I'm actually getting pretty nervous about it. I want it. I'm excited about it.
Fuckin' ha'way me bonny lads!
I've talked it down for months and didn't think it'd be good for us, but now it's a game (and two other results) away, I'm actually getting pretty nervous about it. I want it. I'm excited about it.
Fuckin' ha'way me bonny lads!
connolly_31
Winger
This is a New Sunderland btw.This is Sunderland btw.
You just know that we will fail and Nufc will sneak above us.
We haven't done "Sunderland" things for in excess of 18 months now. Promoted through play-offs, win at Wembley, last minute winners galore, stuff the mags twice, usually beat who we were supposed to beat (West Ham away, Forest H aside). Bought players who have added quality and not been complete dross, even from abroad. Got the off-field stuff right (in the main).
If NUFC finish above us, so what. They had a 10 years and £700m head start. This season has been very un-Sunderland if you still have the "This is Sunderland" mentality.
I Told You I Was Ill
Midfield
We’ve had to wait around 25years since we last knocked back Europe - reidy didn’t want to play that inter toto qualifier competition iirc. Hopefully we get there on Sunday.
Also, we now have a very intelligent and skilled ownership group, assisting a top notch football management team who will no doubt properly assess the best way to recruit this summer to approach the challenge of Europe. They’ll do it in the same (data driven) way they did as we approached the challenge of staying in the premier league after promotion last summer.
Also, we now have a very intelligent and skilled ownership group, assisting a top notch football management team who will no doubt properly assess the best way to recruit this summer to approach the challenge of Europe. They’ll do it in the same (data driven) way they did as we approached the challenge of staying in the premier league after promotion last summer.
Rocky77
Winger
I hope the club kept a register and ban the likes of you who didn't want Europe from the games next season
It's only fair IMO
chriswallace85
Striker
Be pointless anyway once our lass has had her say.
Still, I'm tempted to look at digs for Frankfurt though.
Rokeroar
Winger
I noticed we were becoming “un Sunderland” when we did the double over Boro then beat Coventry last season.
Then the old Sunderland wouldn’t have turned up at Wembley
It means playing teams like these:
burgerboy90
Subs Bench
Need to go for it. Can’t wait about and assume the opportunity will come back in the future, need to grasp it while it’s here. Same silly argument as “we can’t get promoted because we’re not ready”
