He is. I assumed they were home already but he's just sent me a picture of him and my 14yo son in the pub!!He'll be grateful
Match Day Thread Sunderland v Sheffield Wednesday – Thursday 30th December 2021 - KO 19:45
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take the camera off Benji celebrating would yer !, that was sincillating football, Pritchard is class working like Quinn and Philips now with Ross. Another pen not given, and bring on Rotherham and Pompey for revenge. 49 points by Jan is record for us.
Lee Johnsons Red & White Army
Wonder if it will change? If we lose a couple of games again on trot?
HTL
Chuffed. Great result
Wonder if it will change? If we lose a couple of games again on trot?
HTL
Chuffed. Great result
Absolutely adorable. ****ed me back on the 3rd. Shan.
Absolutely ruthless
Johnson deserves massive credit. Got it spot on tonight.
They came to bully us so first half we played it long and just bypassed them they were lost
Second half we ran them ragged.
Loved how we were closing down and hunting in packs even at the end when the game was won.
A complete performance for me. This just doesn't happen at Sunderland when we need a performance and a win to go top.
Maybe this is our year.
Johnson deserves massive credit. Got it spot on tonight.
They came to bully us so first half we played it long and just bypassed them they were lost
Second half we ran them ragged.
Loved how we were closing down and hunting in packs even at the end when the game was won.
A complete performance for me. This just doesn't happen at Sunderland when we need a performance and a win to go top.
Maybe this is our year.
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I don’t think Wednesday even did much wrong which makes it even better.
Yesh, I think first season we might have been top briefly in August. But never this far into a season…. And playing such good footie.
it’s pretty nice, to be honest. I’m pouring myself a double godfather to celebrate! Any excuse
but a bloody good one 
No pisspot little cups to take the legs away either.
Roker Report - Player Ratings:
Ron-Thorben Hoffmann: 10/10
Only really called into action a couple of times but made one great double save at an important time in the first half - albeit the second shot was from an offside position.
Bailey Wright: 10/10
Really got stuck in early on as we found our feet but gives a lot of solidity behind Dajaku, also popped up with an assist as Stewart completed his hat-trick from a good cross.
Tom Flanagan: 10/10
Not particularly troubled by the darts player Wednesday had up front, strolled through the game. Set up his centre-back partner for the third goal.
Callum Doyle: 10/10
Like Flanagan, strolled through the game but scored his first senior goal following Flanagan’s header from a corner.
Lynden Gooch: 10/10
Had to put a shift in during the first half but was dangerous throughout the second half and one cross to the back post should have been converted by Stewart.
Corry Evans: 10/10
A superb screen in front of the back four, allows Dan Neil to play and always calm in possession.
Dan Neil: 10/10
Hard working effort today, not as influential on the ball but a good sign that he’s on the right track to develop his all-round game.
Leon Dajaku: 10/10
Two assists for Dajaku, the first was a great through ball for Stewart for the opener and then a superb cross for Kimpioka to complete the scoring. Gave the Sheff Wed defender nightmares but works hard to help out Wright too.
Alex Pritchard: 10/10
Lead the press as usual, epitomised by stealing the ball for the second goal, driving forward and then playing a perfectly weighted pass to Stewart.
Elliot Embleton: 10/10
Had a few chances to score from the edge of the box today, will probably be disappointed not to get at least one but loved seeing him have a scuffle with Bannan and then immediately following up with an effort that forced Peacock-Farrell into a good save.
Ross Stewart: 11/10
Unbelievable performance from the big man, ran the away defence ragged and bagged a perfect hat-trick.
Substitutes
Dennis Cirkin: 10/10
Really good to see him back playing again, had no real danger to deal and a good game to continue his comeback.
Benji Kimpioka: 10/10
Although he came on when the game was already won, it was great to see the effort Kimpioka put in. Tracked back when needed but took his goal really well and was unlucky not to score a second.
Frederik Alves: 10/10
Came on with 10 minutes left and looked useful in a midfield role.
Man of the Match: Ross Stewart
It can only be Ross Stewart, never gave the Sheff Wed defence a moment’s peace, had too much pace in behind, was too good in the air and looked back to his best. It’s not often a striker comes off the pitch after scoring a perfect hat-trick and will maybe wonder to himself how he didn’t double his tally!
Ron-Thorben Hoffmann: 10/10
Only really called into action a couple of times but made one great double save at an important time in the first half - albeit the second shot was from an offside position.
Bailey Wright: 10/10
Really got stuck in early on as we found our feet but gives a lot of solidity behind Dajaku, also popped up with an assist as Stewart completed his hat-trick from a good cross.
Tom Flanagan: 10/10
Not particularly troubled by the darts player Wednesday had up front, strolled through the game. Set up his centre-back partner for the third goal.
Callum Doyle: 10/10
Like Flanagan, strolled through the game but scored his first senior goal following Flanagan’s header from a corner.
Lynden Gooch: 10/10
Had to put a shift in during the first half but was dangerous throughout the second half and one cross to the back post should have been converted by Stewart.
Corry Evans: 10/10
A superb screen in front of the back four, allows Dan Neil to play and always calm in possession.
Dan Neil: 10/10
Hard working effort today, not as influential on the ball but a good sign that he’s on the right track to develop his all-round game.
Leon Dajaku: 10/10
Two assists for Dajaku, the first was a great through ball for Stewart for the opener and then a superb cross for Kimpioka to complete the scoring. Gave the Sheff Wed defender nightmares but works hard to help out Wright too.
Alex Pritchard: 10/10
Lead the press as usual, epitomised by stealing the ball for the second goal, driving forward and then playing a perfectly weighted pass to Stewart.
Elliot Embleton: 10/10
Had a few chances to score from the edge of the box today, will probably be disappointed not to get at least one but loved seeing him have a scuffle with Bannan and then immediately following up with an effort that forced Peacock-Farrell into a good save.
Ross Stewart: 11/10
Unbelievable performance from the big man, ran the away defence ragged and bagged a perfect hat-trick.
Substitutes
Dennis Cirkin: 10/10
Really good to see him back playing again, had no real danger to deal and a good game to continue his comeback.
Benji Kimpioka: 10/10
Although he came on when the game was already won, it was great to see the effort Kimpioka put in. Tracked back when needed but took his goal really well and was unlucky not to score a second.
Frederik Alves: 10/10
Came on with 10 minutes left and looked useful in a midfield role.
Man of the Match: Ross Stewart
It can only be Ross Stewart, never gave the Sheff Wed defence a moment’s peace, had too much pace in behind, was too good in the air and looked back to his best. It’s not often a striker comes off the pitch after scoring a perfect hat-trick and will maybe wonder to himself how he didn’t double his tally!
Dajaku again. Clearly a talent and he puts the graft in too, has done every game from the start.
Oh what can it mean to a Sunderland supporter Bloody brilliant, Ha’way the Lads I'd like to see offers put in to make the two German lads permanent deals to free up a couple more spaces for loans.
A great performance but what amazed me was the unrelenting running by everyone right up to the final whistle. Even at 5-0 up we were in their faces, not a hint of relaxation. That's what champions are made of, just like Man City, they are masters of playing for 90 mins regardless of the score. If it's good enough for them, then we are following a very successful pattern.
I would love this, my feeling is they are too good for the level and will only sign on if we go up.
I was in a bar where Dajaku was other night in Newcastle, seems a very lively guy.
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Absolutely agreed. Think we argued a few times early in the bad run, but I ended up pretty close!! He’s got a side playing some cracking stuff and scoring goals. More than anyone in the league despite a bad run. Seems a distant memory now doesn’t it!!
long may it continue