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People whinging about rotation because we lost.. He's rotated every game of the last 9. Who was complaining then?

Disappointed with the result. I thought Atsu and Ritchie on the pitch at the same time would have created a lot of opportunities for Mitrovic but by the sounds of things none of our players really got going. Not the end of the world by a long stretch and hopefully we're more alive against Hull midweek.

Replacing Townsend for Wickham then pushing him onto the wing... It's stuff like that which makes me thankful we no longer have to watch that sort of drivel and read those host of excuses. I take very little pleasure in it. I don't think I'll be happy until he's universally recognised as the awful manger he is.

Im getting a bit p*ssed with folk wanting to pull me because this is my favourite thread, yet he same folk post quite a bit in it as well. Its a simple process on a forum , if you dont like it dont post, dont moan man , its the internet. Mag posts in Sunderland thead shock Can I ask why this is your favourite thread and not the numerous NUFC-related threads on here? Shinton is just bitter as he used to be the pet mag on RTG. He must have fell out with them all and now spends his days whining about them on here. It all makes sense now.

Find these late goals we're conceding into nervy finishes an absolute nightmare to listen to on the radio. Although it's much better than the nervy end to last season.

I'm not the first person to say this but this thread is starting to read a lot like RTG.

Totally agree with this. When I was younger they had that really good run in the Premier League with Marcus Stewart banging loads of goals in and I can remember watching them in the UEFA cup that year v Inter and always having a bit of a soft spot for the club. I'd like to see them do well again, obviously not today mind.

Hate that starting 11 which likely means a dominant performance and comfortable win.

I can't see this being a walk over, especially away from home. That said, if we don't win I'll be disappointed. I'm not usually a fan of 442 but I think it's probably time we give Mitro and Gayle a chance together.

Potentially a huuuge result!

As long as we don't lose this one it wouldn't be a terrible result but I think we will do the business. From what I've seen of Norwich they look like they've got that something to be able to grind out wins regardless, I think they'll definitely go up automatically. I'd play Mitrovic too. He caused them a lot of problems last season, home and away.

If you're Darlow I guess you've really got to be asking questions. Gutted on this has ended up while I'm sat desperate we scrat a point.

I'm still irritated by yet another pathetic reaction from there ball chucking, Sunderland shirt waving, mouth breathing section of their fan base as they found it hilarious they got a 0-0 draw despite their own peril. Oh look at us not bothered. Get in the sea. Hope we smash them and their chairman has a meltdown on twitter.

Won't quote it again but that is an excellent post Dave.

I sort of half expected this today, i even liked the look of the starting 11 which was a bad sign. Hopefully we beat them in the cup mid week. Hated how Watford beat us twice so closely last season.

I don't think that's a bad signing given how short they are up front.

That double ligament injury to his knee ruined him. He had a really good pre-season the year we were in the Europa League and if that hadn't have happened I think he could have got the games he needed to make it. I always had a bit of a soft spot for him because he had obvious talent. Since his injury he just looks too slow and cumbersome for the position he plays. Shame.

I don't think yesterday could have been much better for us. I was worried we'd get stuck with him in the Championship ambling around all season blatantly not wanting to be here and then when January arrived we'd be lucky to get £20m. He may even do well for Spurs but he would have been a major negative if he'd have been forced to stay here.

I really hope we're not lumbered with this lad after tonight. Last thing we want is someone who doesn't want to be here hanging around. Same for Tiote, although I've a feeling we could be stuck with both.

Waiting for Ryder to ruin this.

Markovic would be an incredible signing. Surely that has to be bollocks though?

Wish I hadn't clicked that link. Never seen so many ridiculous posts in close proximity. How can our wage bill be an issue when we've shipped out the majority of our highest earners like Colo, Wijnaldum, Townsend, probably Sissoko and a whole host of other big contracts like Krul, Thauvin and SDJ? Do they not understand the concept of a squad and a need for rotation? Even from an objective point of view the only obviously shit player we've signed is Murphy and as a backup in the Championship where he's scored goals isn't exactly a disaster for the nominal fee that was paid.

Nope. Not just for the fact he's almost ruined Haidara's time here and that we had to listen to Dave Whelan and Martinez say there was nothing in; it's because he's a liability and has done this on multiple occasions. Plus he's shit.

Any minutes he gets on the pitch seems like it would have been better for Armstrong for how own development. I'm not keen on the transfer but I guess he deserves a shot.