Only saw the last half hour, more a case of both sides trying not to lose over going all out for the win?
He should never have been playing in this one. Frey would have been my starter or Armstrong if Frey was a doubt. Chair shouldn’t have come off - there’s a break ahead. I think Smyth & Field should have been on 15 mins earlier.Dykes really offered nothing and shouldn’t start again anytime soon.
Story of the last 3 months.0-0 it’s a point but should have been 3
Very frustrating game to watch that, made more so by the lack of atmosphere in the ground.
3pts dropped in my opinion. Sunderland's defence was shocking but given an easy ride by playing Dykes on his own, who didn't look arsed to be playing in the first place. Similar to playing with Frey, that if it doesn't go to his feet or on his head then he just isn't getting it. There were a couple of times in the first half where Chair was going to play it into the space for Dykes but stopped, knowing it was fruitless. Armstrong created more in 2 minutes than Dykes did in 60. His pace and power cause problems and will do for any defence.
Dunne did alright again as did Hayden but there was a lack of any tempo or pace until the introduction of Armstrong.
You have seen Frey?We’re playing a team who haven’t kept a clean sheet since Hitler was eyeing up Poland with a load of defenders injured and Dykes looks like a Sunday league striker who had to just throw up last night’s kebab on the touchline. Dire player and we turned down actual money for him.
You have seen Frey?
You have seen Frey?
How many of these must win games have we won