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Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Plymouth Argyle FC – Saturday 10th February 2024 - KO 15:00

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Feb 7, 2024.

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Your Prediction:

Poll closed Feb 10, 2024.
  1. Home win

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  1. Mackem-Tiz

    Mackem-Tiz Well-Known Member

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    I reckon Roberts on bench tomorrow mate.
     
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  2. Chunksafc

    Chunksafc Well-Known Member

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    He best wrap up warm then, 24 hours before the game :emoticon-0102-bigsm

    I'd be tempted to start him and give their defenders another problem to deal with, but then I see Ba as being more dynamic and suited more to a front 3
     
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  3. Mackem-Tiz

    Mackem-Tiz Well-Known Member

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    Ba currently has the shirt so to speak. Roberts could come on when defenders are tired...
    Keep thinking it's Friday today. I work Conti shifts!
     
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  4. Chunksafc

    Chunksafc Well-Known Member

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    I wish, been away with work all week and tomorrow can't come quick enough.

    It should be Ba's shirt to lose, but Roberts occupying 1 or 2 defenders might help the team.

    Not a bad dilemma to have though
     
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  5. Mackem-Tiz

    Mackem-Tiz Well-Known Member

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    Tbh tho mate that hasn't helped the team too much this season in terms of assists or goals.
     
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  6. Essayyeffcee

    Essayyeffcee Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone been in the Beacon of Light prior to a match? Thinking of heading in on Saturday with the grandson and was wondering what's on offer once inside
     
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  7. Chunksafc

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    I know the official stats aren't great, but Roberts does help in occupying defenders and creating space.

    Stats can be deceptive in my opinion
     
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  8. Mackem-Tiz

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    Let me guess...he assists the assist <laugh>
    I know what you mean tho mate. But if say Ba was dropped what message would that send...
     
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  9. sensiblegreeny

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    Dictionary definition

    "you people" - Humanoid beings that live North of Exeter but speak a bit funny.
     
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  10. Chunksafc

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    Like i say mate, it's a dilemma and a good one to have.

    I'd like to see Adil get some minutes Saturday as well, I have high hopes for him
     
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  11. Mackem-Tiz

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    Let me guess...he assists the assist
    I too had high hopes for Adil.
    Like I had for Lihadji before that...Mundle seems to be the next high hope!
     
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  12. Smug in Boots

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    One way another he'll play at a high standard, he's talented and driven.

    Our midfield will take another season to settle but I hope he's part of it.
     
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  13. Lucky19672

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    He has to start.
     
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    He does. Down Eton and Windsor me. Can not be too enthusiastic when missing a match
     
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    Agreed I think it's been coming together slowly but surely under Beale, and Saturday will showcase what he's doing with the team.

    I think it'll be fairly high energy, high concentration and we'll overwhelm them. I don't usually make predictions because it's a tough sport to predict and besides I'm crap at it but I do fancy us for this one.

    Ba on the right for me he's already a bigger goal threat than Roberts and game time is crucial for his development.
     
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  16. Chunksafc

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    I can't put my finger on why I have the feeling it will come together, maybe just me being positive, but the change to 433 has me more confident we will punish someone soon.

    Being honest, I can see a case for Ba and Roberts and I can't pick between the 2 as to which one I'd prefer to be starting.

    My biggest hope is that Rusyn starts as I'm not convinced by Burstow at all
     
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  17. sensiblegreeny

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    Read it in my local paper. You're fecked. Argyle are flying up.
     
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  18. Nacho

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    I like watching Roberts as a football fan but for me it's become impossible to ignore the lack of end product, I know he's often a key player in moves leading to goals but so is Ba probably. I haven't seen any stats on it but I reckon Ba tracks back and defends better too.

    Rusyn has to start, we can all see it. Looks a quality player and I love his attitude.
     
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  19. Chunksafc

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    I'm sure Ba has been mentioned as a better wing back buy the French national coaches?

    I can't pick between the 2 with any certainty, both have skills that I believe we need, if tiu could morph them into a single person that would be ideal :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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  20. Smug in Boots

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    In these conditions!!!

    Good luck with that, they'll probably be diverted to East Midlands <laugh>
     
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