*~*~* Sunderland v Swansea match thread *~*~*

[Notorious Decka]

Thoroughly boring performance. Sadly the type we’ve become all to used to.

 

[bagpiperay]

I was there with my son and grandson hoping for a good, spirited display. Disappointingly, it was just about the worst I’ve seen this season. They were toothless, lacking in competitiveness and physicality. As we were in the Premier concourse, the shape of the game became clear and was characterized by constant and almost continuous backward passing, often the resultant of a lack of options going forwards. The changes of players was too little too late today. Hopefully, the rest of the league games don’t follow the same dreadful pattern.

 

[Hot Since 82]

Excellent that.







@Hot Since 82

Just back from the game, I concur fully.

 

[Bacon]

Midfield was weak as piss today I think most of our possession we had was inside our own box

 

[w73]

I was there today and yes it's frustrating.

But they're essentially pre season friendlies man. He's resting players, rotating, trying new things out.

Only 2 (or 3) games that matter this season from now. You can't replicate a game with some jeopardy if it isn't there.

What did we try that was new?

 

[Northumberland Rocks]

Highlight of the day for me was the quality of the food at Sheepfolds

 

[Noiser]

What did we try that was new?

Harrison in midfield. Rigg started the game as deep lying midfielder. Off the top of my head.

 

[w73]

Harrison in midfield. Rigg started the game as deep lying midfielder. Off the top of my head.

A personnel change that saw Harrison hung out to dry. What tactical changes did we make? It was the same old boring style that has left the vast majority of supporters wondering what our tactics are.

 

[southstander]

We looked best in the last 15 minutes when we moved the ball quicker, moved forward quicker and tried to create a bit more.

 

[sonsofthewear]

Why would I sit in traffic for 32 minutes to watch this dross for another 10 minutes? I watch football to be entertained, I am not entertained.

I think you fucked up a bit there like

 

[Weremuthe]

I think we should tell KLD & co they should stick their feckin model and RLB where the Sun doesn't shine.
A birthday treat cost us nearly £50 for 90 minutes of shoite.

 

[Wrenthorpe Mackem]

Extremely disappointing performance. Bigger picture i suppose is play offs assured before a ball was kicked.

 

[Southern Monkey]

Stop moaning, these games are irrelevant. And everyone was begging for rotation.

We won’t get another point in the league the players have been brainwashed to avoid injury.

We won’t be competitive in the play offs as a result, it’s a real shame but everyone wanted this.

 

[SAFC11]

Stop moaning, these games are irrelevant. And everyone was begging for rotation.

We won’t get another point in the league the players have been brainwashed to avoid injury.

We won’t be competitive in the play offs as a result, it’s a real shame but everyone wanted this.

Every game is relevant. The bigger concern is performances have been similar to this even with players fit or having something to play for

 

[Hetty]

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[David M]

Is there a video of the penalty shout?

 

[marley's ghost]

Why, we’ve had a good run but we’ve been rank for ages. You really think he’s gonna be here long term?

Why not, he's the smartest manager we have had in many years and has us in a position to go up through the play offs.

 

[---Nemo---]

I love watching the Access All Areas vids. The kids little faces man, absolutely beaming.

 

[SuperT2]

Swansea with nothing to play for. This has a feeling of a slow paced non competitive friendly. 0-1. 10k max in the ground at FT.

Mystic Meg?

 

[Wrenthorpe Mackem]

Is there a video of the penalty shout?

Looked a pen to me.