Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v QPR FC – Saturday 16th March 2024 - KO 15:00

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This match will cost me about £100 by the time I've paid for trains, taxis, ticket, etc.

It's one thing turning out at Wembley, or a semi-final, but true supporters put in the effort for games like this.

If you find that arrogant ... sue me <laugh>
Totally agree mate its more important now than when we are at Wembley, as now is when the true support is needed most
 
Probably said this before, so apologies. I know coaches who worked with Dodds at Brum and they love him. Apparently he is so easy to work with and loves helping players. I feel for him a bit, not convinced he is anywhere near head coach in terms of know how, but I would bet players will be wanting to win at all costs for him if they can.

In his current role he gets slightly more than his fair share wrong in terms of lineups and tactics so opens himself up to criticism, but there's no doubt the lads have done their best under him. There's been no lack of application and effort just confusion at times.

I'm keen for him to be replaced as head coach asap but it never occurred to me for a second we should get rid of him, he just needs to go back to his old role. I imagine he'd be happy with that.
 
If Ballard is fit, I'd prefer to go with - Pembele - Hume - Ballard - Hjelde

I’d agree. Styles is not a left back so that’s the bit that worries me most of all.
I don’t dislike the idea of a back 3 with Pembele and Styles as wing backs. I arguably suits our defenders better assuming Ballard is fit.
 
I have a horrid feeling we’ll get battered.

Hope I’m wrong, just please please please, no burstow, he’s had enough chances by now.

Yeah that would kill all buzz at 14.00. Play Joke up top and get AA into the team.