bowlingcrofty

An outside shot is also Joe Willock. Had that ridiculous scoring run when he came in on loan under CSB and then really struggled when he first came in on a permanent deal. Lad has clearly got his head down, grafted his arse off and now looks settled in the team. Think it would have to take someone really special to dislodge him from the first XI now.

The thing I love most is the reading of the match situation. When we were on top we were pressing really hard, putting them under pressure and causing all sorts of problems. When they made the changes they were a lot more threatening and we recognised this, slowed it down and made it bitty as fuck. It was almost impossible for them to gain any momentum.

Got 50% of the points required for 7th after 39% of the games.

Extra half a tier on the east stand too…

Massive grin on Howe’s face when he’s asked if his players will go away with England and will speak to players who we may want to sign. Welcome Maddison.

Pretty sure Wilson will play like. Just watched the press conference and Howe didn’t exactly rule him out.

Liverpool will play the kids so expect both Manchester clubs to be going through.

Meh, we’ve moved on and upgraded. He’s sat on the bench for 99% of games. It is what it is.

Man City at home is probably our best chance of winning the cup tbh. Don’t see anyone else left in who could beat them. Bring them to SJP when the World Cup is on.

Combined they played 100 league games for Sunderland. 5 fewer than Titus Bramble made for us. Mental.

Ornstein saying Wilson, Walker, Maddison and White in the squad.

Interesting to see who he plays in midfield if ASM starts on the left.

Eddie got to meet his hero tonight too

Separate forum for it I think

Not a phone in sight…oh.

Thursday ain’t it?

My boss wants to watch it as much as me, so there will be a mutual understanding of not contacting each other whilst games are on

Strong team with the big hitters on the bench if needed. Happy with that.

Got skinned by Bernard to set up Bellamy in the 4-3 game at SJP.

As expected, in the World Cup squad.

Not in the final squad.

If ever someone deserves a trophy it’s this bloke. His work rate, attention to detail, attitude and determination is second to none. I hope we’re building him a statue in a decade.