*~*~* Sunderland v Stoke match thread *~*~*

[eddie1987]

It's the best we've played in a long time; even Roberts has looked decent. Even if it ends as a draw, there are positives to take, but hopefully, we put a chance away in the second half. I can see them getting a sloppy winner at the same time, though.

 

[humbug]

Barry Siddall !!

everyone around us of a certain age burst into 'siddallll, siddalllll'

 

[Mr Redknapp]

Watson is getting better every game. He looks a cracking player so far. He’s got no fear.

Honestly, the club seems to be playing constant blinders with these younguns

Considering the conditions I think we've looked pretty dangerous. Need to tighten up at the back though.

you'd think conditions like today would make the lads struggle but they're grafting.

 

[janey]

I have to say, sometimes I really miss going to the game.
Today, snug and warm I’m quite happy to be in the house

 

[Cult of Personality]

Cirkin on for Alese and we’ll win this comfortably

 

[Madmartigan]

We need and have to win this... we've been on top and it's a great chance to get 3 points!

 

[HarrogateMackem]

Wish we had signed Johansson in the summer when he was on a free, such a good keeper man.

Surely a PL team is going to come in for him soon

 

[SebastienELLISbexter]

Is the wind against us this half then?

 

[CraigyLee]

Need to sort our concentration out it’s tough conditions we need to find a win

Isidor quiet 20 mins then could have had 3

 

[hypersonic]

It's the best we've played in a long time; even Roberts has looked decent. Even if it ends as a draw, there are positives to take, but hopefully, we put a chance away in the second half. I can see them getting a sloppy winner at the same time, though.

Roberts is great to watch during our build up work. We really have no-one better in controlling play, committing players and getting us up the pitch.

If he had that ruthless edge in front of goal he'd be in the PL

 

[The Hesk]

Cirkin on half time hopefully. Our Full backs have been dreadful. Neil hasnt been much protection neither like amount of times hes stood ball watching

 

[RossTheNinja]

Is the wind against us this half then?

Yes

 

[big winnie]

Infuriating once again . . Absoloute crackers game

We look indecisive all round the pitch especially at the back. Need to improve shape, decision making and concentration in second half if we are to win .
What a player we have on our hands with young Tommy Watson.

 

[CraigyLee]

Is the wind against us this half then?

It’s swirling but I think majority be behind

 

[rubberface]

This is horrific like.

 

[dred73]

Is the wind against us this half then?

More like a swirling wind judging by the corner flags

 

[Shack]

Honestly, the club seems to be playing constant blinders with these younguns

you'd think conditions like today would make the lads struggle but they're grafting.

I thought Isidor looked a bit disinterested at first but he's getting involved more now. Just have to be wary of a sucker punch.

 

[southstander]

everyone around us of a certain age burst into 'siddallll, siddalllll'

He’s fat he’s round he likes to bounce around Barry Siddall.

 

[Hongkongphooey]

Even for you this is an outrageous post. He’s had a class game.

Even for me ffs, the first 30 minutes he was all over the shop

 

[jjarra_mackem]

are the people commentating for sky watching on a time delay or are they juat crap?