I think it has to be, Hume and Cirkin are class but I wouldn't want either of them alongside O'Nien as a CB pair. Just about works as a back 3 though. Canny team to be fair, looks like Mowbray was downplaying Gelhardt's likelihood to start.
I think he is going 3/4/1/2 with Amad in a free role behind Joffy and Ba , at least that makes some sense , if its a back four I would worry about our captain tbh.
Hats off to Gelhardt, who is likely playing at less than 100%. I get the impression that Gooch and O9 favor the lad. That's good enough for me.
West brom fans seem very happy with their line up. I'd seen mentions of an injury crisis but seems it's not a patch on ours! A free hit, one massive effort and hopefully onto the next one, Haway the lads!
3 at the back makes the most sense with Ba playing on the left of a front 3. Really tough game this and down to the bare bones. A win would be miraculous.
Fascinating watching Sunderland at the moment ... ... no one knows what team/formation/style we'll play The first few minutes are working out what the f**ck's going on.
Just said on Sky that she gave birth on Friday Ha'way Luke lad I want to see that baby rocking goal celebration