Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Reading FC – Saturday 11th February 2023 - KO 15:00

Class that, Luke is just going along with itand agreeing with him until the rest start laughing.

 

Not sure who but someone needs to drop out for prichard for me. If fit, he needs to play above anyone in forward positions.

 

Clarke? Unless you go for either Neil or Michut,not both?

 

RTB

If we get two goals we will win, Amad and Neil.

I wonder in 09 might take Michut's starting place and Pritchard's Roberts?

 

Competition for places amongst these players is unreal. We've got an excellent squad.
Can you imagine the dilemma/options Mogga would have if everyone was fit?

 

Sorry to rant on.. I just happen to have a bit of time....does anyone think Dennis could move into midfield?

 

Agree. He showed his class in the last 2 games with direct involvements in 2 of our goals

No idea who drops out though - nice problem to have

 

I really hope not

 

I think Michut's done enough to keep his place, but both O9 and Pritchard will be chomping at the bit to start

 

I did wonder if Michut was a bit 'slight' for the physicality of 'grown-up' football. he has however, proved me wrong, he can hack it and as he gets stronger will improve.
09 might be better suited to the defending midfielder role than Neil, ie a natural to sit infront of the CBs.
Atm I would prefer Neil to Michut to start.

 

I have a theory about our club, if we win the away fixture which we did really well then the return fixture sees us struggle to do the double.
Hope I'm wrong and Reading aren't pulling up trees at the minute so would be nice to see a comfortable home win.
TM will no doubt try and give as many as he can some game time as this is such a busy month for fixtures.

 

Great thread RTB

After Milwall and Fulham I would like to see us control and dominate the game.

Im going for a decent 3/0 to the lads

Hawaaaaaay

 

Agree. Michut has stepped up and got to grips with this league.
He does look slight,but he gets stuck in and his natural skills allow him to nick the ball,rather than clatter. He is a little late sometimes and so he concedes free kicks, but I like him.....think he has a fab attitude and there's a really good player in there.

 

Another RTB for a top preview. I would be happy if O/9 and Pritch are in from the start., as fresh legs would be a welcome boost after recent exertions.
4-1 ? wishful thinking or distinct possibility. Anything is possible with this squad, so I would settle now for any win even a lucky 1-0 , but 4-0 with no more injury problems is my dream result. OaU

 

I actually think Alese could be a better fit for a defensive midfield player, had the athleticism height and power for that role. Dennis is the better left/wingback I think.

 

Of the full backs, I think Hume is the obvious candidate to step into that CDM role. Maybe not just yet, but in a season or 2

 

Alex Rae

 

Interesting that the team is largely picking itself right now. Injuries are forcing this a little, but the back 5 is nailed on. Neil & Michut have the CM positions and the front 4 pretty well settled.

As @Prehab26 mentioned - got to try and fit Pritch in there somewhere

 

Don’t particularly fancy us tomorrow. I know we battered these away from home without a forward but I also remember the toothless home performances at home to Blackpool and Preston without a striker. An early goal would be great…