Geordie Ahmed

It adds to it that they will be gutted Saudi Arabia haven't got battered

What a save

Wow, get in

Lovely that Argentina look average like, don't think I've understood why people have them as one of the favourites, a decent side do them

Unless I imagined it we will be getting this offside technology in the PL won't we?

That offside decision seems harsh. Though at least it quietens those that are screaming the WC is fixed to gift it to Messi

And he has a 39 year old keeper on the bench who made his debut 2 months ago

The difference between McCoist and Jenas isn't even close

I didn't watch the match live so only caught the goal and then the decision but I don't think they showed this angle, which is what caused people to kick off at the decision Tbf on the most used image it does look like the leg belongs to the guy heading it, just goes to show how deceptive relying on a single image can be deceptive

The leg sticking out does not belong to the person heading it Assuming I have uploaded it correctly, this image shows it better It was the correct decision

Was a poor game and not helped that it was the only game of the day. Feels like tomorrow is when it properly starts, more games, more competitive and a better standard. Looking forward to it.

The way he pronounces Jacob Murphy, love it

I think great players would have adapted to the conditions of a different era, whether it's current players playing with the crap balls on crap pitches or previous players playing under the current intense scrutiny and more tactical awareness. On the subject of CR7 he's the second best for me, not in terms of ability or pleasing on the eye but his numbers and achievements mean he has to be up there I think R9 and Zizou etc are better players than him but they aren't greater than him Messi is the best though, he has numbers that surpass Ronaldo, achievements that march if not surpass Ronaldo and then just watching him it's clear he's better

Actually, maybe Trippier for Willock is the best

I know the Fulham goal itself was ridiculous from Miggy but Bruno's assist for that was something else, that's the one that immediately comes to mind

I might be way off the mark but are either of you locals? Btw I'm not suggesting that makes you any less of a fan, we are all equal in that regards. Just when it comes to Sunderland and the dislike that probably is a factor. We are far more likely to have friends/colleagues who are Mackems so regardless of how irrelevant they are from a footballing perspective to us they will always have a relevance due to that connection.

Aye I'd be very surprised if the bets are involving his games. I'm sure the reports stated that none of the bets were involving his teams.

Thought this was a windup Didn't think that Sunderland would play a Saudi team, their owners surely are aware of how serious MLF's take hewman rights

Agreed, it wasn't even that bad, it's been massively exaggerated I've seen all clubs in this league do far worse, especially in Europe and they get praised for excellent game management As is the case, anything to do with us is made out to be bigger than it is. Take our spend, referenced constantly but rarely hear about Chelsea or Man-U

*Atletis academy

Bizarre decision but won't complain too much Villa win is the preferred result My recent dislike of Villa was due to Gerrard, indifferent about them now

It was 100% Joelinton Lovely header from Trippier to Joelinton, who then played the ball over the top, the entire move was really good As for Joelinton, he's just bloody brilliant. It's almost a year since he started playing the new role and he's just went from strength to strength.

Exactly and as a "CL Club" we can easily justify higher sponsorship

Was brilliant today and has actually been good for a while. It's nice that he's scored again, it's more than deserved. Back when he went on his scoring run, whilst the goals were obviously invaluable he was mostly anonymous in those games. That isn't the case now, he's very much involved and is doing a lot of good work. Long may it continue.

I was also amongst those that thought he wasn't good enough to be starting games for us, especially for where we wanted to be (competing for European places) but happy to admit I was wrong. Last season he was poor so thought Howe had done all he could with him. I still feel he's a fraction too slow at times when it comes to passing, the pass to Trippier when he was offside for example (wasn't actually offside but pass should have been made earlier) and the one where he gave a free kick away by handling it. However he's bloody everywhere and doesn't stop running, which is so crucial to how we play. I also find it interesting how he's changed, that small stint under Rafa he would sit deep and pass the ball about quite tidily whereas now he's a lot more all action though the passing has dropped off a touch. Overall he's playing better now than he did under Rafa imo.