Kanj

The fact we don't have some big target man kid in the reserves to play is also a nightmare IMO. We go from having this dynamic big/quick/athletic main striker to a pacy second striker. Gayle, an out and out last man shoulder striker is hurt, AC is hurt....

Yup. Classic AP era. 1. Lose 1-0 to a big side at home 2. Get thrashed away to a side we should beat 3. Get a result away from home to a big side What happens this week is huge

He doesn't fit into the way our team plays, simple as that. Hayden and Longstaff suit us better. Ki suits us better. The sooner we get rid of Jonjo the better. Schar and Lejeune play the long direct balls just as effectively from where they play in the back 3.

why is the Everton v Lincoln City match on tv and not the all PL match?

He looked far more imposing yesterday and certain parts of the second half he was battling and holding off etc. fantastic stuff.

Aye the touch is up for debate. Great shot to score. Had there net snap sound and all.

Things I liked from today in particular: 1. Dubvraka making a few good close range saves 2. 3 compact CBs clearing, blocking and tackling everything; sets the tone for this club when GK + CBs are on it 3. Hayden looks way better as an anchor; looks like he did last season 4. Glimpses of Longstaff, some really intelligent play 5. Krafth is rapid, and did well considering it was Spurs 6. Atsu super sub back in play 7. Jo's goal was excellent, he needed that and came into the game more 8. Almiron is a handful, a deflection away from 2-0 IMO 9. Biggest of all, was the team performance - played like 11 men in unison

I have much love for a defensive performance like this one today.

He was excellent on defending set pieces as well I thought

Just play that same formation and tactics all season and we will concede minimally and get chances to score and win matches.

Would have ripped the net off in that first half shot had it not been tipped

Should have just started Atsu. Worried about St Max

He was excellent today

Was a goal late to clinch it if wasn’t deflected in that second half

Get in Craig.

Lmao Salah

Why are arsenal playing into this press by trying to play out the back without any adjustment??

Oof nailed on probably

Regardless of Michael Dell’s involvement - this is only good news for Sunderland.

What you can say is that assuming this goes through, very smart money being invested into Sunderland. If they get things right they will move up the ladder and back to the PL. I’m assuming these guys are buying this for peanuts too.

MSD Capital is Michael Dell’s personal investment vehicle. I know them personally and have competed with them on deals for a few years in my line of work. Fucking hell this is depressing.

Hope for Nike or Umbro

Prob say there’s a reason why they were a champions league final team

Can’t wait to see what his brilliant tactical plan is for this weekend.

thanks man