Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Sheffield United FC – Wednesday 1st January 2025 - KO 20:00

Reported. For your own good too. Christ, I have cracked my back more, just getting up off the sofa man.

 

Report all you like, I've given you the chance to apologise for calling me a drunken old fart and you've chickened out.

Now you go running to the Mods because you can't handle anyone with a different opinion.

I was perfectly polite and on topic but you had to make it personal as you always do.

If I'm banned for life I'll take that before I stand by my principles ...

... you have none and pretend you were talking to me like your dear old Dad.

You're a fraud and I'll say that to your face when I see you.

 

Thread needs locked.

Nice to see Gordon put in his place for his abuse the other day. Now his mate is off on one again.

Gordon wants Prehab banned for good and he’s using his boy to give him an excuse. Been through it myself. Next Prehabs posts will be edited to make him look like he’s saying things he hasn’t actually said. It’s what Gordon does. The guy shouldn’t be a mod.

 

What a surprise that the board's bellend should show up, what a total bore you are.

 

Have a good evening. You seem to have wasted a load of time and effort, ranting on about nowt. Not a single person has liked a post or agreed with anything you have said.

Again, I hope you're ok. And please do stop these personal threats of 'seeing me, liable for a crack' Jesus man. Do yourself a favor will you. It's poor form and immature. Not one I would expect from someone of your experience.

 

Im not so sure heading the ball into his own net was his only option. Mepham was behind him and the ball wasnt going in. He has been manhandling forwards in the box all season mainly because he is only 5.9. He continued doing this in second half and could of been punished again. Everyone is a fan of Luke but we are playing for high stakes. He does not have the physique to play CB at a high level

 

The Burrows and Brooks subs were around 60 mins. They did not just throw players forward after that either, nor was time running out. There was a 3rd of the game to go. You are right they had no more luck, but Burrows created more threat down the left when he came on. That is how I saw the game.

 

I do agree with that but the OG I don't. It was blasted across and I would want him to get something on it. But I would have Ballard in every week ahead of him.

 

Hopefully that’s the case when Ballard returns from injury.

 

Boo hoo I don't post for likes, I really couldn't care less.

You've called me out, with no provocation, as a drunken old fart ...

... anyone who does that, to my face, is taking a risk ... why should you be any different?

 

Hope so pal. Have to see. Seems to struggle keeping fit. That's my only issue with him. Centre half like him should be rock solid !

 

Only if Ballard returns to form as well, been poor this season imo - probably just needs a run of games to get his sharpness back

At the minute O9 deserves to start but if everyone is at their best I'm starting Ballard and Mepham

 

There was only a third of the game left mate, time was running out hence the change in players and tactics.

 

Ok fella. No worries. Once again have a good evening. This thread has been taken up enough with nonsense. You have my private message.

 

Wild thread.

By the letter of the law O'Nien should've seen red, the fact he didn't even get a yellow allowed him to make a goal saving foul later in the game so I thank the referee for that.

Don't think O'Nien could do much with the OG, I think Aouchiche is more to blame for not closing down the cross properly. If he doesn’t turn his back it goes out for a corner at worst.

Hamer, Burrows and Moore (if that is who was being debated) are all quality championship players and Sheff Utd are an excellent side hence why we were all buzzing after the final whistle. If we finish above them we probably finish in the top 2.

 

Never thought I would agree but I do now. I was sent a message earlier saying this is why tonight has happened.

What a bloody shame.

 

I can see the possibility but ballard needs to up his composure on the ball, mepham and to an extent 09 have shown his limitations up with the ball at his feet up this season.

Not a bad thing for him to learn and improve as he gets older though imo

 

100% it's the area he needs to improve but because Mepham & O9 are both good on the ball, Ballard doesn't need to be class on it

I just love having his physicality in the team, he sets the tone by winning headers and bullying strikers. The nice thing is we have 4 quality Championship CBs, who all bring different qualities to the team

 

I know that you favour this combination, Mepham and Ballard, however I wasn't convinced. Neither looked comfortable in partnership.
Just my observation, perhaps they need 5 or 6 games together to form a partnership.
However O9 has played with various partners and each combination has looked relatively comfortable.

 

I don't have a private message, and I've checked twice, but that's irrelevant.

With no provocation you've insulted me as an old fart ...

... if you absolutely have anything about you, apologise on the thread you insulted me on, or take the consequences.

You started it, either finish it with some courage or things will take their natural course.