Benwell Lad Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Seems like the macums, being aware that their normal derby week delusions of us "bricking it", them having "better players" and outrageous scoreline predictions would stretch the boundaries of even their non existent credibility, have now reverted to predictions of "there could be hell on" and "things could turn nasty". How were we blessed with this lot as our closest rivals ? I don't know, man. That makes me more nervous. Not used to that mindset, going into a derby. My mates (decent, sensible mackems) are abject at the minute. It's worrying. Oh don't get me wrong I'm right there with you on that. They're pros, and however poor they are and fractious the dressing room may be, they will be like wounded animals right now. I'm hoping for a strong unbiased ref who will allow our talented players to play but don't mind admitting I won't be disappointed with a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 http://www.thingsthathavemorepointsthansunderland.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Aye, there's no gloating at us etc currently from my mates at the moment. Could be a low-key build up from both teams and supporters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 To be honest whoever is appointed referee could have a massive influence on the game. It's disgusting that that's the case but it's true. You know if we get certain refs then we can almost assume we'll have something like a soft red card against us, soft penalty, perfectly fine goal disallowed etc. Seems to be the case far too often with certain "top" refs like Howard Webb and Martin Atkinson. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 To be honest whoever is appointed referee could have a massive influence on the game. It's disgusting that that's the case but it's true. You know if we get certain refs then we can almost assume we'll have something like a soft red card against us, soft penalty, perfectly fine goal disallowed etc. Seems to be the case far too often with certain "top" refs like Howard Webb and Martin Atkinson. I was thinking about this but we hardly have players sent off against nowadays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallowgate Toon Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm not exactly confident. We've probably been the most unpredictable team of the season so far, there are some signs we're finding some consistency now but I'm still not feeling like we'll win, despite how appalling they are. I am certain we'll score on the break though, their defence must be the slowest in the division. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Barton having his say on the Mirror's "gutless" ratings: Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h Love to see the guy who wrote it play. Maybe they should invite him over to training. He's obviously a man of incredible fortitude. Expand Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h I dislike 5under1and as much as anyone. Couldn't believe my eyes. Bang out of order. Hahaha after Bardsley. Distasteful. Is that journalism? Expand Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h I'm all for saying people have played badly. Game of opinions after all. But gutless? Poor. Yes. Gutless. Some statement. Very personal. Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h Have just seen 5under1and ratings in todays paper. WOW! What a cheeky fucker that journo is? pic.twitter.com/HoO8CCEwQu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm not exactly confident. We've probably been the most unpredictable team of the season so far, there are some signs we're finding some consistency now but I'm still not feeling like we'll win, despite how appalling they are. I am certain we'll score on the break though, their defence must be the slowest in the division. If we score at all they'll collapse. They're brittle as fuck, low on confidence, and if we take the lead I can't imagine their fans will be in any mood to cheer the side on. I'd still take a draw mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andybiotics Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 First goal will be crucial like. They collapsed at Swansea as soon as they went behind, so if we can do what we did last year and nick a goal early on, I would think we'd go onto win. Providing nobody gets sent off of course... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 To be honest whoever is appointed referee could have a massive influence on the game. It's disgusting that that's the case but it's true. You know if we get certain refs then we can almost assume we'll have something like a soft red card against us, soft penalty, perfectly fine goal disallowed etc. Seems to be the case far too often with certain "top" refs like Howard Webb and Martin Atkinson. Need a sweepstake on what minute Seb Larsson will get away with a foul/handball/off the ball incident that should result in a straight red. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Barton having his say on the Mirror's "gutless" ratings: Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h Love to see the guy who wrote it play. Maybe they should invite him over to training. He's obviously a man of incredible fortitude. Expand Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h I dislike 5under1and as much as anyone. Couldn't believe my eyes. Bang out of order. Hahaha after Bardsley. Distasteful. Is that journalism? Expand Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h I'm all for saying people have played badly. Game of opinions after all. But gutless? Poor. Yes. Gutless. Some statement. Very personal. Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton 1h Have just seen 5under1and ratings in todays paper. WOW! What a cheeky fucker that journo is? pic.twitter.com/HoO8CCEwQu Came on to post that - he might fancy himself as a modern-day philosopher, but he makes a good point. I mean, it's funny and all, but what Joey says is true. Would be funny to see Clattermole perform a "reducer" on the journalist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I'm not exactly confident. We've probably been the most unpredictable team of the season so far, there are some signs we're finding some consistency now but I'm still not feeling like we'll win, despite how appalling they are. I am certain we'll score on the break though, their defence must be the slowest in the division. If we score at all they'll collapse. They're brittle as fuck, low on confidence, and if we take the lead I can't imagine their fans will be in any mood to cheer the side on. I'd still take a draw mind I'd take a draw normally but after the 3-0 Di-Caning I need retribution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. Yeah we've scored 2 a game since the Fulham match so that's no a problem at the minute. Can't see us keeping a clean sheet either mind. A 2-1 with that chant they sang for about 5 years coming back to haunt at full-time has a nice ring to it, if we can't batter them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKSC Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. We're consistent in goalscoring tbf. We are, despite our main striker being goal shy for the last 6 months. Good to see the midfield starting to step-up with goals. Haven't kept a clean sheet since the Fulham game in the league, so slight concern there. Yeah we've scored 2 a game since the Fulham match so that's no a problem at the minute. Can't see us keeping a clean sheet either mind. A 2-1 with that chant they sang for about 5 years coming back to haunt at full-time has a nice ring to it, if we can't batter them. Nut's gone quote crazy. He can't get enough of the neesmeister. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Do we get carried away and start hoping teams like Palace win yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Do we get carried away and start hoping teams like Palace win yet? Doubled edged sword as a Fulham win/draw puts them further from safety. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Draw or Fulham win please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Venkman Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I vowed after last season that I'll stop being so over confident in these games. It's tough this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 @MsiDouglas 7m Amazing stat that Sunderland have only taken 17 points this calendar year. @WiseMenSay1973 5m @MsiDouglas 23 points from last 38 PL games. 5 home league wins since we lost to Everton in FA Cup, March 2012. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Bloody hell. They are awful stats. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Reckon Palace have a really good chance tonight. To think Sunderland wouldn't even be a win away from another team at this stage of the season is hilarious Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NG32 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Clinging on for dear life Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I really want Palace to stay up since I'm moving there. As long as we don't go down instead obv. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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