ExiledGeordie

Never been that fussed about him. He was titanic in that game v Chelsea (debut?) but he's never lived up to it after and his attitude has been atrocious at times. See ya

Inspite of all the wider issues at the club, unbelievable that he couldn't even get this side to finish in 17th. Really outdid himself in terms of how shit he was. Became clear early on that he was utterly clueless and was having zero effect on the players. Couldn't improve the attack and the defense was a shambles. I'd go as far to say he's the worst manager we've had. Souness was fucking diabolical to be fair but I hated him for his arrogance. I'll always remember McClaren smiling in interviews after another disastrous defeat.....fucking smiling man. Just shows how completely out of touch he was.

Total and utter lack of commitment, fuck off

Can't stand them but they bought a proven goal scorer and have players who fight for the shirt whereas we don't. That's ultimately been the difference.

Huge 45 mins coming up, have to win. Would be a nightmare if Sunderland drop points but we don't take our chance.

We've at least made Sunderland question things a bit now. A few games ago we were dead and buried and they were seemingly coasting to survival. Now they know they have a scrap on right to the finish and that's a big factor.

Yeah I think if we beat Villa and they don't beat Chelsea then the pressure really is on them.

Genuine chance of staying up now though. All to play for

Unbelievable shite from sky pundits, lol

Fairly confident we'll beat Palace. St James will be rocking.

He does seem to have built a connection with the fans in the short time he's been here and identifies with the area. I guess if they handed control over and he knew he could get players in who almost ensured promotion then there's a chance.

So do people think there is a chance that he could stay on even if we are relegated?

Stoke on the beach already unfortunately

Absolute shite, need him out ASAP

Would YOU employ an office boy to run a multi-million pound outfit which relies on his know-how to keep them successful..? It's ridiculous isn't it. Shows what an utter arrogant fuckwit Ashley is. Until he leaves nothing will EVER happen at the club

Ashley says in his latest interview he has zero impact on the club and employs this fuckwit to run the club. Charnleys tenure has been nothing more than an unmitigated disaster.

No chance we're staying up. Club needs to start again completely and hopefully at some point we'll be Ashley free.

De Jong is a good shout as we just haven't been able to create anything recently.

What an odious shit

Not the greatest performance but a defeat would've meant almost certain relegation. The mood would've co pletely nosedived again. There's still a glimmer of hope left, the players still have something to chase. At least Rafa has two weeks to work with the players before Norwich away.

We'll have a pretty good idea after the next two games

He needs to find some form if we're to stay up

Season in season out he fails to address the key areas that actually won him the title years ago. A solid defence and bruising midfield that can mix it up as well as dazzle. Giroud isn't title winning material either but if their midfield and defence was tougher and they had more leaders it might not matter. Mertesacker in central defence ffs? Lol Roy Keane said Arsenal players were more interested in "6 packs and selfies" than winning, ha. Maybe a bit harsh but I agree with him that there isn't enough character or substance there. Leciester winning the league (or Spurs) would be the ultimate insult this season.

A win against the Mackems would set everything up nicely. There's winnable games left and the positive impact of Benitez can't be underestimated. After watching City yesterday that gives me confidence that we can win our game in hand against them. I'm probably at a 7/8 but if we draw tomorrow night and beat the Mackems I think we'll stay up because the momentum will really build.