++++++ Sunderland v Mansfield official Match thread ++++++

[Geronimo]

Because he needs a win. He's under pressure. And we don't have a league match for 2 weeks. Fair enough for me.

I thought he'd have gone for a "safe" option by playing a second string thereby avoiding criticism if beaten.
No respite for him if we don't win with the side he's picked.

 

[lawe toppa]

How does AOB get in the squad let alone a start????

 

[Daddyo]

Just the match we needed after recent performance. I think everyone will be feeling a lot happier and a lot more positive in a few hours.

A comfortable win, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Broadhead too. 4-0.

Thou is not a full shilling......we will get beat by that score

 

[Hooley13]

It's a smart move to restore confidence levels.

If we pick up more injuries it’s not.

 

[Cannonfodder]

Personally rather go out and concentrate on league.. picking to many injurys up and players playing on empty and playing with knocks..bit defeatist but we need rest. Had to play the young uns today

 

[Butcher's Coat]

Ha'way the Ref

 

[RossTheNinja]

How does AOB get in the squad let alone a start????

Putting him in the shop window for January? That's what I'm clinging to.

 

[fredthefan]

How does AOB get in the squad let alone a start????

Not worth risking anybody else

 

[Hongkongphooey]

3 CB's? Interesting. Why not give it a go. Or is Alves playing RB. As for AOB - we were awful on Tuesday and he was the one with the least fight, the least ability. He really should not be ever first 11.

Could say the same about Gooch

 

[TravellingMackem]

Would have made more chances, also wouldn’t have risked broadhead this early on either. Hopefully we don’t regret playing a relatively strong team

 

[lawe toppa]

Not worth risking anybody else

I would rather a younger player gets a chance/start

 

[fredthefan]

I would rather a younger player gets a chance/start

He’s under too much pressure to do that marra

 

[Summerbee]

If we pick up more injuries it’s not.

They can pick up injuries in training. The risk is low.

 

[turnthetide3]

We need to cleanse ourselves of the Clough voodoo

 

[Portishead Mackem]

Suspended

He’s not…was a one match ban served against Sheffield Wed

 

[Gaz]

Just the match we needed after recent performance. I think everyone will be feeling a lot happier and a lot more positive in a few hours.

A comfortable win, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Broadhead too. 4-0.

i wouldn’t bet on a comfortable win imo, be a close game

 

[macum1920]

Ha’way the Lads
Ha’way Hank

 

[only one rade prica]

Personally rather go out and concentrate on league.. picking to many injurys up and players playing on empty and playing with knocks..bit defeatist but we need rest. Had to play the young uns today

Think we all want us to concentrate on the league and get us out of this horrible division....

But a win today is important for the club. Confidence is low and the belief that this will be our year is fading fast

 

[RossTheNinja]

Anyone found the EFL channel yet?

 

[AC Mack]

I watched 22 lads on King George's better than AOB this morning.

No you didn't.