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

[Fetch Fletch]

That shows to a point though that we do have players capable. But he wouldn't even give Watson a go until he had no other choice.

Aye that’s fair. I was shouting for Watson at the beginning of the season so I’m glad he’s not only got a chance but he’s taken it with both hands.

Maybe Middlemas could get some game time mind.

 

[YorkMackem]

I'd rather have O9 there who has played that position before at the minute than Neil and his standard brainfart.

Alese into the the middle with Ballard , Cirkin in. Literally I'd take anything

I've read some bad stuff on here, but you might take the biscuits here.

Neil isn't the problem.

 

[Fletch]

Must win for me , despite the weather , can’t keep drawing

 

[macum1920]

Ha’way Bec’s thread
Ha’way The Lads

 

[Fetch Fletch]

Roberts lucky to keep his place if Cirkin is fit enough for bench surely fit enough to start. He makes such a huge difference to the team.

Cirkin starts, whoever comes on will have an element of settling in due to unnaturall position, whereas Cirkin can come on IF not working.

 

[girojim]

He doesn't like to.make changes does he?

 

[Mr Redknapp]

On another day the would have beat the Blades last week, ha'way

 

[Roker Mackem]

Cirkin FFS. Why not?

 

[AmblerThorn]

Good old matchday positivity in full flow here. HWTL.

Negatives: Starting 11, Bench, Roberts

All as expected with posters frantic to get them in early

Positives: None. In fact the positives are so negative I can't bring myself to think about them

 

[dave hedgehog]

Keep playing same team expecting different outcomes.
Poor from Regis.

We were fuckin awesome 1st half vs sheff utd. Play like that against championship teams and 9 times out of 10 we'll destroy them. Im with reggie on this one

 

[Digsys dinner]

Roberts

Who plays instead?

Think this will be our downfall, squad is poor

 

[Flea Market Trader]

I have a feeling the weather,ight play a part today. Looks crap.

 

[Fetch Fletch]

I'd rather have O9 there who has played that position before at the minute than Neil and his standard brainfart.

Alese into the the middle with Ballard , Cirkin in. Literally I'd take anything

I’d play Middlemas if after HT it isnt working.

 

[Inside Forward]

Surely he has to make changes at some point?

I predict another late goal for the opposition.

I’m all for continuity of selection but it seems mental that we’re constantly picking the same XI. Especially at this time of year where there is a game every 3-4 days.

 

[SunderLad92]

I've read some bad stuff on here, but you might take the biscuits here.

Neil isn't the problem.

Aye I might take the biscuits but if you think Neil's performances have been good and contributed alot to performances especially recently then your football knowledge you could put on a postage stamp.

 

[jarrowdiamond]

Just got in to the PC and the wind is really picking up. The roof is rattling like hell.

 

[zidanny]

The anti Roberts stuff is mental like

What are they judging him on ? Goals and assists ? It’s never gonna happen the way they want.

He was a threat last game , always gets doubled up on, draws players out of position to allow the full back to over lap etc. draws fouls in good positions. I just don’t get the hate at all.
If he added the assists and goals to his game in the numbers this board is crying out for he’d be away in January to the premier league !

 

[rubberface]

The anti Roberts stuff is mental like

No anti Roberts stuff from me. I've been his biggest fan...but he has produced the square root of fuck all this season.

 

[Fetch Fletch]

Just got in to the PC and the wind is really picking up. The roof is rattling like hell.

Looks like a low fog too on the stoke channel

 

[Inside Forward]

The anti Roberts stuff is mental like

Explain please what’s mental about it? He’s been utter shit for weeks and weeks.