Match Day Thread Rotherham United FC v Sunderland AFC – Friday 29th December 2023 - KO 19:45

Anyone know when Alese may feature again? Big fan of him and we currently don't have a left footed defender available.

 

Soon
He's back in full training and played in the U21s last time out.

 

Really great scene setter again RTB , we looked very well organised against a good Hull team last time out, and carried that bit of luck we deserved, but it was nervy and I would not be surprised if this one is similar. Your team will do me but maybe the time is approaching when we have to consider starting a game without Roberts especially away from home , play the long game and pressure the home side as sadly we can no longer think we can just outscore teams in this league, so for that reason maybe start with Adil out wide and then use our stronger bench later to seal the victory . OaU

 

Well when I normally predict a cricket score it goes tits up so for this one I will stick with just Clarke, Jobe, Ballard, O9 and Rusyn to score .

Just a win please lads. 3 points and confidence in the squad should soar again and more players pushing the 1st 11 for a game.

As ever thanks RTB for yet another tremendous write up.

 

https://x.com/sunderlandafc/status/1740432675901411707?s=46&t=bFwez-5oi7CdxUG56_1QKg

Aji travelling too, looking forward to having him back

 

Him and Cirkin coming in would be a huge boost over this busy Xmas period. Looking forward to seeing some of Pembele too

 

I am looking forward to having him available too. Not sure he is first 11 but is a hell of a good man in the squad. One of those that just seems to leave everything on the pitch too. With Huggins out we coule do with him and Pembele 100% fit.

 

Could see us switching to a back 5 with wing backs on occasion now, imagine

hume/pembele onien/Seelt Ballard alese cirkin

hell of a backline that and some great options

 

Great to see Alese back, I think he's a hell of a prospect and will eventually move inside to centre back.

Tin hat on but i prefer him to Cirkin

 

Dont want to knock Cirkin at all but I believe Alese will be an absolute gem for us.

 

Big call that. I'd love to fit them both in the team

Having said that, my favourite XI would probably be a 7-1-1-1 formation as a result

 

Both if them are good.

Both of them seriously need to prove themselves as injury free athletes.

 

Is this one on the red button?

 

Not according to my iptv provider

 

I don't think so.
- there are 2 other games on Sky

 

Don't think it's on red button but UK based can buy a stream (if you're not using a vpn that is)

 

Agree with this. Cirkin is a big worry for me

 

no it not

 

Not tin hat at all mate. Cirks when he has a run of games is outstanding and as good as any LB outside the PL. I have Alese as a CB all day me, quick big and strong and having a CB who can carry a ball is massive.