Sunderland pre-match thread

[Gray]

Hope our bunch of prima-donna's can stand up to the foul conditions that are forecast?

 

[Ric]

I think we will go 442 today with Aguero and Bony starting. Don't know why, just a feeling. And if we play well - same again at Leicester/Watford who also play it.

That's an interesting point, hadn't thought about the Leicester and Watford games.

Always think us playing 442 is a risk though, particularly away from home. Not sure certain players have the work ethic to make it a success.

 

[Marvin]

I'd like to see Nacho in the 442 with Bony. Ease Aguero back in gently as a sub in second half. Same with Kompany.

Aguero is not match-fit, therefore he will start to get him fit. Sounds odd, but he's a player who needs matches to get fit. And lots of them unfortunately.

 

[Marvin]

Hope our bunch of prima-donna's can stand up to the foul conditions that are forecast?

The forecast is good

 

[Dogtanian]

Not feeling it today,proper pissing it down,need some alcohol in me,might get me moving.

 

[Manchester_lalala]

I want to see a 442 today too. Our defence is shocking so the formation is irrelevant.

 

[g180aj]

----------------Hart----------------
-------Kompany--Otamendi-----
Pablo-----------------------Clichy
-----------Fenandinho------------
--------Yaya----------Silva--------
Navas--------------------Sterling
--------------Aguero--------------

 

[richards30]

Hart
Sagna
Kompany
Otamendi
Clichy
Delph
Fernandinho
Yaya
Silva
De Bruyne
Aguero

 

[Dipsis_LTU_MC]

Hart,Sagna, Kompany, Otamendi, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Delph, Sterling, Kevin, Bony, Aguero. Rest Yaya and Silva for Leicester.

 

[richards30]

Hart,Sagna, Kompany, Otamendi, Kolarov, Fernandinho, Delph, Sterling, Kevin, Bony, Aguero. Rest Yaya and Silva for Leicester.

I see your logic mate but we REALLY need to get a decent win, performance and get some confidence back asap! Hopefully we can get ahead and maybe take Merlin, Sergio and vinny off but we have to take this game seriously today and get our season going again

 

[pete1970]

Watch Sunderland park the bus

 

[Brookers]

The one thing we do know for sure is that Fat Sam will have a game plan.
The other thing we do know is that our manager will not have a game plan.
The conditions will be awful.
If we don't take this game seriously we could easily drop yet more points.

 

[Vienna_70]

@shadygiz

No updates on your blog since Monday.

Will it be updated before the game today?

Thanks

 

[Neville Kneville]

The one thing we do know for sure is that Fat Sam will have a game plan.
The other thing we do know is that our manager will not have a game plan.
The conditions will be awful.
If we don't take this game seriously we could easily drop yet more points.

It seems to be written in the stars, that when we play these, the weather will be fucking awful.

 

[mosssideblue]

The one thing we do know for sure is that Fat Sam will have a game plan.
The other thing we do know is that our manager will not have a game plan.
The conditions will be awful.
If we don't take this game seriously we could easily drop yet more points.

So your saying Pellers will just tell the lads "do what you want"?

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

I'm optimistic for this one. I think the players will want to prove a point and Sunderland really are bad. I can see Aguero getting more game time as well which usually means more goals.

This is three-quarters of the equation for a frustrating first half, a desperate second half and 50000 blues wondering where have all the goals gone.

I'll still shove 4-1 on the MatchdayApp, though.

And thank you again Black Cats for pissing off the old GPC by singing BlueMoon!!

 

[blue ranger]

That's an interesting point, hadn't thought about the Leicester and Watford games.

Always think us playing 442 is a risk though, particularly away from home. Not sure certain players have the work ethic to make it a success.

Just think pellers will have a go at outrunning the opposition today and next 2 away games particularly as Leicester and Watford play same formation and don't flood the midfield. Only a hunch - we'll find out at 2pm.

 

[bobmcfc]

Came down with the flu. Not sure if I'm up to going today. Predicting a 0-0 draw and bony to hit one of the spikes

 

[Sergio Picasso Aguero]

One thing is for sure, Delph won't be in the team. Still can't believe he played him on the left against Arsenal. Hart, Zabaleta, Kompany, Otamendi, Clichy, Toure, Fernandinho, Sterling, De Bruyne, Silva, Aguero

 

[Stevieatlasblue]

Back to the old badge..we're shit and we're sick of it..come on city let's make a statement today.kompany back..get in.let's av it.