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There's a decent chance of Barnsley getting one because the ref for our game has only refereed us twice before and has awarded 3 penalties against us, 2 of them contriversial. Likewise Brighton must have been awarded about a dozen penalties this season so I'd imagine the odds would be quite low!

Just seen the referee is James Linington. As bad as the referees have been this season I'd still say his display down at West Brom in that FA Cup game back in 2010 is the most biased I've ever seen against us in my lifetime, although Forest away this season ran him close. Only reffed us once since then and that was this season in the 3-1 home loss to Fulham. Thought he was poor again then but they were sonmuch better than us it didn't make any difference.

That's how I see it. Hopefully the players put in a good performance and we win the game. If the result goes for us down at Villa Park then that's the icing on the cake.

I'm here mate. Been a long time coming this and I'm under no illusions, it'll be a hard league to get out of next season. Without investment? I hope the young lads step up. Our U23 side is in a final. They must have something. With/Without Moyes? I must be one of few who think sticking with him is the best option. He was dealt a s*** hand both at the start and throughout this season. Hasn't helped himself I admit but I think he could build something. I feel pretty apathetic towards this, pretty 'meh'. My shift change has recently allowed myself to get a season ticket again next season for the first time in four years. I'm looking forward to going to every game again and a weekend away in Leeds with some of the lads off my Sunday league team. Still my team, I'm disappointed, it's not the end of the world If you've just recently got a season ticket I'd be amazed if you'd have enough loyalty points for Leeds away. Even if you do it's £40 a ticket at Elland Road these days. Away games are cheaper in the Premier League now.

He isn't though. Just a current media darling which means his good moments are highlighted and his deficiencies are brushed over. Decent but really nothing special. Depends on what you define as special. If special is different then you'll be hard pushed to find another English keeper as good as him with the ball. His distribution skills are really good, he's easily their best passer of a ball which tells its own story. All you here is goalkeepers being critisised for being shot stoppers only, well here's one with something else to his game and it's this that makes him different....special is probably too far, but there's big interest in him due to unique skill set. He is a footballer as well as a keeper, something Pep at citeh seems to rate so highly he shipped out England's No1. You've obviously seen a lot more of him than I have. From what I have seen the hype outweighs the substance. We'll see. The Mackems are notorious for thinking their players are better than they actually are. I've thought this ever since I was pointed to a thread on RTG several years ago which ran into 40 odd pages with most of them agreeing Lorik Cana was in the top 10 midfielders in world football. I won't pretend I've seen that much of Pickford, maybe half a dozen times or so, but based on what I have seen he's got a long way to go before he's anywhere near as good as the top Keepers in the PL. Also goalkeepers are made to look better when they play for Sunderland as they are constantly kept busy. Mingolet was meant to be the next great keeper but went to a big club and has been found out.

Can't wait for Sunday! Regardless of the outcome SJP is going to be absolutely bouncing.

Thought he did really well again last night and offered a great outlet down the right hand side again. Would be comfortable with him and Ritchie as our right sided players next season.

We just look so much more solid and organised at the back when he plays.

Thought he was poor up until his goal. I'm not sure what game you were watching. Cardiff v Newcastle last night. Our midfield was awful 1st half. Hayden was our best player yesterday, and has been one of our best players this season like. In your opinion of course. My opinion is that he's had a decent season, but nowt remarkable. I thought he was poor 1st half yesterday, improved after half time, as did the team in general, and seemed to grow massively in confidence after his goal. Ofcourse, I wasn't saying it wasn't, it's all opinions, thats what makes football what it is, but do I feel you're being overly harsh. He's still young so there's room to improve, unlike Colback for example, which is why I'd be happy to see him kept on as a squad player next season. Think we'll need better than him in our first XI though.

Same as Mitrovic then, but on a fraction of the wage. Because Armstrong would bring as much to the team as Mitro in general, yeah right... I struggle to see what Mitrovic actually brings to the team. It certainly isn't goals which is a bit of a problem when he's the centre forward.

Thought he was poor up until his goal. I'm not sure what game you were watching. Cardiff v Newcastle last night. Our midfield was awful 1st half. Hayden was our best player yesterday, and has been one of our best players this season like. In your opinion of course. My opinion is that he's had a decent season, but nowt remarkable. I thought he was poor 1st half yesterday, improved after half time, as did the team in general, and seemed to grow massively in confidence after his goal.

Thought he was poor up until his goal. I'm not sure what game you were watching. Cardiff v Newcastle last night. Our midfield was awful 1st half.

Same as Mitrovic then, but on a fraction of the wage.

There'll be nee bugger there man.

The stat's back up what I was watching, he had a good game and I didn't see anything from him that made me think playing in the championship was his level. I disagree. I thought he was poor 1st half and improved marginally 2nd half. Gained confidence after his goal.

Yet he had the most touches, made the most passes and won the most tackles out of the 22 players on the pitch tonight. Did that all happen after his goal? Sensible people don't hide behind stats. I learned that when we beat Swansea 2-0 with 24% possession a few years ago. You think the likes of Brian Clough took notice of that rubbish?

It's certainly the cherry on top of the cake.

I like him. I really do. He's desperate to do well here and the crowd feel the same. Sadly he's just not up to it.

Thought he was poor up until his goal.

You don't need to over anaylsise him to see he's not very good mind.

Yep. In teams that were in the bottom 4 or relegated. He's another that needs moving on.

Just go back to the early parts of their threads. It was clear pretty early on that neither of them would make it as good players here. You're clueless tbh so I won't waste any more time debating it with you. How did you succumb to personal insults so quickly? I thought I was having a normal enough conversation with you. It's Friday, have a drink. Chill, bruv. I've had plenty to drink. Drunk or sober I still think you're clueless. What's a bruv? So your main claim in life is being wrong about stuff even when you're drunk or sober. Tell me more. What's a bruv? It was tongue in cheek. What's with calling people clueless when they simply have a different opinion than you? Anyways, you're boring me, p*ss off. Now who's started with the insults because they're talking rubbish Hardly talkin' rubbish. I doubt Hayden's nothing but a Championship player. He can contribute to almost any team below the top 6 in the PL. WATCH THIS SPACE. He's been reasonable, nothing more than that, in a top Championship team. He'll struggle badly next season if he's up against far better midfielders in the PL. Hopefully we don't get to find out.

Just go back to the early parts of their threads. It was clear pretty early on that neither of them would make it as good players here. You're clueless tbh so I won't waste any more time debating it with you. How did you succumb to personal insults so quickly? I thought I was having a normal enough conversation with you. It's Friday, have a drink. Chill, bruv. I've had plenty to drink. Drunk or sober I still think you're clueless. What's a bruv? So your main claim in life is being wrong about stuff even when you're drunk or sober. Tell me more. What's a bruv? It was tongue in cheek. What's with calling people clueless when they simply have a different opinion than you? Anyways, you're boring me, p*ss off. Now who's started with the insults because they're talking rubbish

Just go back to the early parts of their threads. It was clear pretty early on that neither of them would make it as good players here. You're clueless tbh so I won't waste any more time debating it with you. How did you succumb to personal insults so quickly? I thought I was having a normal enough conversation with you. It's Friday, have a drink. Chill, bruv. I've had plenty to drink. Drunk or sober I still think you're clueless. What's a bruv? So your main claim in life is being wrong about stuff even when you're drunk or sober. Tell me more. What's a bruv?

His finishing is his biggest issue mind. His lack of pace and poor movement are also a problem granted.