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Match Day Thread Blackpool FC v Sunderland AFC – Sunday 1st January 2023 - KO 15:00

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Dec 31, 2022.

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Your prediction:

Poll closed Jan 1, 2023.
  1. Home win

    3.0%
  2. Away win (SAFC)

    73.1%
  3. Draw

    23.9%
  1. Billy Batts

    Billy Batts Well-Known Member

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    Not the biggest fan of Dajaku but I might start him as wingback, got a lot of energy and Clarke needs dropping for game or two.
     
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  2. Gil T Azell

    Gil T Azell Well-Known Member

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    I still think this lad will end up being a decent asset to the club. Get a few games in him build up an understanding with his team mates.

    Expecting pelters for saying that.
     
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  3. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I'm totally convinced he'll be a Sunderland hero.
     
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  4. 123Daveyboy

    123Daveyboy Well-Known Member

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    Oh I would like to be beside the seaside
     
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  5. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    I thought he did well when he came on against Wigan. Think Left midfield suits him more than through the middle or right wing
     
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  6. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    His finish away to Crewe was so assured, he knew exactly what he wanted to do when he received the ball ...

    ... the exact opposite of Simms who blunders around and makes it all up depending where his first touch bounces.
     
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  7. Sunderpitt

    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

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    If wishes were horses beggars would ride?
     
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  8. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    Brilliant if true. The value of having academy lads seeing a clear path to the first team is massive. Would love to see them get some minutes too.
     
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  10. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    I reckon it might be a case of the lads just travelling with the team like they did back before the World Cup, rather than being on the bench. But they may be on the bench I guess
     
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  11. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    Hope zak johnson is there as well
     
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  12. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    He looks a real prospect. I hope when maybe Wright steps away we promote him. Looks the part to me.
     
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  13. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    I wonder if it’s bad news on the injury front or just a genuine attempt to show our best youngsters there’s a path to the first team…
     
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  14. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah i like him a lot, got good potential.

    Won't be surpised if at least 1 of the young lads is on the bench as potentially missing 3 of the 18 squad from wigan - simms, pritchard n Ba
     
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  15. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Column B I'd say.
     
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  16. Nacho

    Nacho Well-Known Member

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    That's been the problem, I don't know what his best position is but whatever it is he's not had a decent run there. Been played all over and not regularly.
     
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  17. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    Mag journo straight in with a Newcastle link rather than just congratulating the young lads.
     
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  18. rooch 3

    rooch 3 Well-Known Member

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    All day <ok>
     
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  19. monty987

    monty987 Well-Known Member

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    Is the match streamed ? and will Tony get a replacement in for Simms ? happy new year lads.
     
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  20. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    Come on Sunderland
     
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