Neil

Could at least have inconspicuously got beat 1-0 near the end but no. 2-0 down within 15 minutes to fucking Southend at home. Twats.

This is beyond a joke.

What the fuck is with these away goals?

Blackpool score.

Look at us, we're Rotherham, unbeaten for a while, I bet on them and within 3 minutes they're behind. They'll win.

Give it time.

Good lad.

Hartlepool Rotherham Chesterfield

Have they talked about Paul's best mate Glen?

Do elaborate.

Or John Barnes That'll work, as long as they hold on and give him it at the right time.

Iran vs. North Korea. This can only end well.

Hmmmmm.

lollana

He got a hatrick the game before last, man. Maybe gives him confidence at least?

In fairness Ronaldo, you're picking a fight with a blind man.

Don't think Colo or Enqique have done anything particularly special in Derbies. Dabizas has to be in at CB, probably with Taylor for his "fall" penalty. Was in the Crow's Nest for that. Initial reaction was one of PENALTY, SURELY!!!!!!!!!! and then everyone saw the replay. Silence.

In fairness, I don't rate Best but a hatrick surely has to give him some sort of confidence.

Fair enough analysis Decky. I'd probably be open to subjectivity of course if I was in your position - and I agree with what you're saying about the pressure being on Sunderland. Neither side IMO is really in danger of going down so we are talking about pride here, and Sunderland's local pride MUST have been destroyed after the 5-1. Your main hope, I feel, is that they overcompensate in passion and don't have the composure to supplement a predictably high tempo they will look to supply.

Shola spiralling out of control.

Nolan and Barton in the middle of a 4-4-2 IMO wouldn't provide much, if any at all, protection to the defence. And if Barton were to drop deeper, I feel it'd severely limit the creative abilities he possesses. However, when the alternative is Smith... Do NUFC supporters have a radically different view to that?

My opinion is I just think Sunderland will edge it by a single goal. Tiote and Carroll being out is, unfortunately, a big blow however you look at it. Their home record has generally been excellent for what is essentially a mid-table team, and I think Bruce, albeit his obsession getting a tad concerning, will have his players truly riled and ready for the game. I think Pardew is aware of the importance of this game, yes, but I just think Sunderland will have an edge. In fact, I actually think you'll play relatively well but my gut instinct is Sunderland will just nick it. 2-1.

Really??? That'll be more than handy, save traipsing halfway across Newcastle to see it. Are they advertising it? It's what Ian was telling me, will confirm it for you mate but he seemed fairly sure. (Not living there this year so can't be sure myself).

Bowling Ball Bag Bruce.

Dunno if Prophet mentioned but apparently the Blue Bell in Sandyford is showing the game.