Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v West Bromwich Albion – Saturday 9th December 2023 - KO 12:30

Another great thread RTB, thanks again for the time taken. I really don't know which team will turn up - the one that's been ponderous that last few games or the one that played last season? Having Dodds and Proctor in charge doesn't fill me with confidence after last time but gets going the lads get something out of the game. Going for a draw and hoping for a sneaky 2-1 win

 

Really not sure on this one as think Dodds may just follow TM tried and tested formation but who know we may get a surprise. I am going for a tight 2-1 victory but it may be heart ruling head.

 

Games with these lot are usually tight. Going 2-1 either way

 

I’m sick of them, especially at home.

 

I would like to see Murty in without Dodds tbh I still fondly remember Robbie Stockdale stepping up a while back .

 

If we can just keep ticking over while in limbo it takes the pressure off the new man. A point will do here, but no reason why we can't win. The reaction from the players will be the most interesting thing.

 

Quite like them. Gets the game out of the day without eating into Sat night

 

I get that but it’s a nightmare for those of us usually out into Saturday early hours

 

Aye fair enough. I don't drink at the match any more, haven't done so in 10 years. It's straight in the car and home for us these days. I'd probably have a different view if I was out on the lash either side of the game

 

I’m off work Tuesday and really looking forward to the Leeds game, will probably be in town early doors. Unsure about Saturday, it’s a busy day which the early kick off doesn’t help. See what happens, I just hope we come out with a point to prove.

 

Really don’t give us much hope here, and definitely would’ve gone away win if TM was still here.

But with him out of the way, I actually think one of our strikers will score the winner, in a very average tight game.

1-0 HAWAY.

Bart

 

Surprised to see West Brom better than 2/1 here. They’d be favourites for me.

 

Sadly I think we’ll get rinsed if there are mixed feelings amongst the squad and Dodds is in charge.

 

They're on good form and Maja is lined up to start. I think we all know what comes next.............

 

can only see a loss sadly Dodds in charge

 

Aye Nailed on.

 

Listened to What the Falk podcast and the fan on there really rated him

 

He also really rates everyone and everything linked to WBA. These fans coming on talking about their teams as if they are 2009 Barcelona makes me laugh. Still remember the Norwich lad last season predicting 4-0 when we then beat them 1-0

 

Good finisher tbf, certainly knows where the net is. He’ll be a threat in and around the box.

 

Has there been a press conference? Wouldnt mind listening to Dodds to see what he is like.