madras Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 1 hour ago, jonny1403 said: The more I think about it the more crazy it is that across the FA cup, league cup and Champions League we haven't been given a single 'easy' tie in which you could consider resting a couple of players. We rested a good few in the Manchester cup ties. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 It will be a minor miracle if we manage to win this........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 I see the spirit is soaring for this one We'll be well up for it,man Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaus Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 It all depends on how we handle the occasion. We are much better than them on paper obviously, but if we don't remain calm and approach the match all wired and anxious, it could go very wrong. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkeye Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 We had a family gathering at our place yesterday and one of the fellas that came is a Sunderland fan so I offered to put the match on the teevee for him vs. Hull. I watched it on and off and I can honestly say that the football played by both teams was quite a low standard. There was no closing down, tons of space in the penalty area and very little pace to speak of. A player like Isak would have a field day against either of those sides. Of course I am not stupid enough to underestimate how the Sunderland team will come out against us but, we should have more than enough to deal with them comfortably. Even my guest - who is a very decent bloke and not at all like the rabid bunch of crazed lunatics on RTG - said that he expects Sunderland to get a lesson from us.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancing Brave Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Jinky said: It will be a minor miracle if we manage to win this........ You're not very good at this being a wind up merchant malarkey are you ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 12 hours ago, pinkeye said: We had a family gathering at our place yesterday and one of the fellas that came is a Sunderland fan so I offered to put the match on the teevee for him vs. Hull. I watched it on and off and I can honestly say that the football played by both teams was quite a low standard. There was no closing down, tons of space in the penalty area and very little pace to speak of. A player like Isak would have a field day against either of those sides. Of course I am not stupid enough to underestimate how the Sunderland team will come out against us but, we should have more than enough to deal with them comfortably. Even my guest - who is a very decent bloke and not at all like the rabid bunch of crazed lunatics on RTG - said that he expects Sunderland to get a lesson from us.... Yes I agree with your guest. We will hammer these. 0-3 is my prediction. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Logically, we should absolutely batter them! The likes of Bruno and Isak against their lot should be a no-brainer but logic and football sometimes doesn’t work! I watched the draw live in a boozer in Hebburn with black and white and red and white mates and when number 27 came out, it was like celebrating a goal - the whole pub went up! Then, it hit me a minute later, that it’s a free hit for them and it’s all to lose for us! I’d take a 1-0 but I’d obviously prefer a 10-0! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 54 minutes ago, Paully said: Logically, we should absolutely batter them! The likes of Bruno and Isak against their lot should be a no-brainer but logic and football sometimes doesn’t work! I watched the draw live in a boozer in Hebburn with black and white and red and white mates and when number 27 came out, it was like celebrating a goal - the whole pub went up! Then, it hit me a minute later, that it’s a free hit for them and it’s all to lose for us! I’d take a 1-0 but I’d obviously prefer a 10-0! Don’t be too confident, “8-0, we only win 8-0…” (away, red and white stripes blah blah). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 54 minutes ago, Coffee_Johnny said: Don’t be too confident, “8-0, we only win 8-0…” (away, red and white stripes blah blah). I love humping a team in red and white just for when "Are you Sunderland in disguise" is followed by a thoughtful pause and then "Your disguise is fucking shit" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Completely hypothetic because I'm bored. Would you take 6+ from our next 3 games, if it meant losing to this lot? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinky Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 1 minute ago, The Prophet said: Completely hypothetic because I'm bored. Would you take 6+ from our next 3 games, if it meant losing to this lot? If it included a decent win at Anfield (3-4) Yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 no - want to win the fa cup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandy Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Completely hypothetic because I'm bored. Would you take 6+ from our next 3 games, if it meant losing to this lot? Not a chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holloway Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 no ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattoon Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 A lot of PTSD on here which is hardly surprising when you have to go back to 2011 for our last win. However, it's been almost 8 years to the day since we last played them and a lot has changed in that time. The only way they get anything from this is if they park the bus and hope for some breakaway miracle, but they won't. Might be our only win in January, but we'll win this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Buses collection/departing from 8:30/9:15am… Earlier than even I expected 😆 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Perfect time to play us. Zero confidence and conceding 8 at Anfield. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
500bhp Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, LFEE said: Buses collection/departing from 8:30/9:15am… Earlier than even I expected 😆 Bloody hell. I hope not. Was planning on getting a couple of quick pints in Spoons beforehand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 17 minutes ago, LFEE said: Buses collection/departing from 8:30/9:15am… Earlier than even I expected 😆 Does everybody’s ticket say that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, SteV said: Does everybody’s ticket say that? Sounds like everyone else has exact times so they must have a bigger set of buses for the first bit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, Fezzle said: Sounds like everyone else has exact times so they must have a bigger set of buses for the first bit Exact times on the ticket? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 Just now, SteV said: Exact times on the ticket? My mates says 10.15 or something, he posted it in a group earlier. Think a few in the tickets section had exact times too Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteV Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 25 minutes ago, Fezzle said: My mates says 10.15 or something, he posted it in a group earlier. Think a few in the tickets section had exact times too I have 11:05 online, but the actual ticket says 8:30 - 9:15 🤷🏽♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezzle Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, SteV said: I have 11:05 online, but the actual ticket says 8:30 - 9:15 🤷🏽♂️ Another great showing from the box office ffs Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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