I’m surprised that nobody has kicked off with Speakman in the BVB shirt near the start of Jude’s video mindJust as well Speakman wasn't in the photo ...
... it would've pushed some people over the edge![]()
I’m surprised that nobody has kicked off with Speakman in the BVB shirt near the start of Jude’s video mindJust as well Speakman wasn't in the photo ...
... it would've pushed some people over the edge![]()
That's my concern as well (not necessarily much foundation to it, it's just inherent). The main point of comfort we can take in that regard is that the deadline day business means that every player (except maybe the fullbacks) has someone not currently playing breathing down their neck so can't afford to take their foot off the pedal and be complacent. There's Mepham threatning the centrebacks, Aleksic and Samed competing for an already competitive midfield place, Poveda for RW and Isidor for upfront or left wing...The worst thing we could do is going into the game too complacent and think all we have to do it turn up.
We still have to earn a result, we still have to put a shift in and play to win.
I don't think I have ever been this optomistic about a season since we lost the playoffs agaisnt Charlton, I knew then we would push on.
Haway the lads.
We played the favourite's for promotion and beat themRight that's how I feel. We look like the team where if it was anyone else you'd be saying they are nailed on for promotion. Early days but if can keep this up and bounce straight back from the first loss when it comes. The only caveat I have is that we've still not played anyone good yet. Boro and then Leeds on October will give us a good idea.
He's no Alex Ferguson ...
... it's difficult playing mind games when you're so ill equipped![]()
Maybe he just fancied a long holiday in DevonI just don’t get it.
hes a multi millionaire with a house up Cheshire equipped with every need, so far his management career has been an absolute disaster so why has he decided to displace himself as far away from his family as he can to give it another go? Must really back himself mind but just haven’t seen anything yet.
surely if this stint goes badly then that’s the last we will see of him in management.

I just don’t get it.
hes a multi millionaire with a house up Cheshire equipped with every need, so far his management career has been an absolute disaster so why has he decided to displace himself as far away from his family as he can to give it another go? Must really back himself mind but just haven’t seen anything yet.
surely if this stint goes badly then that’s the last we will see of him in management.

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Neil in for Riggler who played 3 times for England last week.
.I think we'll have more of the ball against Plymouth than we did against Portsmouth. They will want to avoid defeat at all costs. For that reason I'd have Rigg in the 10 role and choose between Neil, Brown and Jobe to fill the other 2 slots - just feels like Rigg can make things happen in an advanced role.You must log in or register to see images
Neil in for Riggler who played 3 times for England last week.
I think we'll have more of the ball against Plymouth than we did against Portsmouth. They will want to avoid defeat at all costs. For that reason I'd have Rigg in the 10 role and choose between Neil, Brown and Jobe to fill the other 2 slots - just feels like Rigg can make things happen in an advanced role.
Great problems to have
RLB is fascinating to listen to. Spoke of some elements of the ‘game model’ being used more for than others for certain fixtures - dealing with in-game scenarios as opposed to focussing a great deal on the specifics of the opposition. He also spoke of introducing more complexities to our shape now that the team have mastered the basics. Really interesting.

Your post followed RTB's breakdown of what our manager had said in the press conference. When I first read your post, I thought RTB had created an audio version of this thread and was looking around for an audio link. I then realised you said RLB, not RTB.
Brilliant thread as usual RTB, even if it isn't an audio version!
I can't see past an away win tomorrow. Important that we keep it tight in the first 15 minutes, then pick them off. I hope RLB uses his 5 options tomorrow to keep everyone at it.
I reckon 0-3 (Mundle, Mayenda, Jobe), although I have pressed a draw in the options above, as I've done this to good effect for the other 4 games so far this season
We played the favourite's for promotion and beat them
Yeah at 3 nil all the away fans should do the PoznańGreat thread as usual @RTB
I've gone 3-0 to the lads.
Be very satisfying to piss on Rooney's chips.
Safe travels to all going.
They are but I thought that on the day they hadn't adjusted to losing players and didn't play well.
But Sunderland just needs to keep going as we are.

Yeah at 3 nil all the away fans should do the Poznań
- just to wind him up![]()