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Match Day Thread Oxford United FC v Sunderland AFC – Saturday 26th April 2025 - KO 15:00

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Apr 23, 2025.

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Your Prediction:

  1. Home win

    18.3%
  2. Away win

    70.0%
  3. Draw

    11.7%
  1. Bucky1989

    Bucky1989 Well-Known Member

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    He has 2 goals this season?

    really must have missed them
     
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  2. SourPatch2

    SourPatch2 Well-Known Member

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    Penalty at Plymouth and the equaliser at home vs Bristol City, which funnily enough came from the left side of the box where he's only had 5 shots from all season.
     
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  3. Prehab26

    Prehab26 Well-Known Member

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    .what's Riggs season numbers....
     
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  4. Bucky1989

    Bucky1989 Well-Known Member

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    Really can’t recall this :emoticon-0140-rofl:
     
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  5. Daz

    Daz Well-Known Member

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    Rigg was proper affected by the supporters at the end, stood there and took it all before being led away. Couple of fans were scrapping at the front too, right in front of him too.

    I have a feeling he's away.
     
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  6. flandersmackem

    flandersmackem Well-Known Member

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    Not sure being bang in form is absolutely essential for The play offs, totally one off games where anything can happen given what is at stake.The team I would fear based on momentum ( not form) would be MIllwall...Think I would rather have Coventry or Boro as they are playing just as s hite as us and they both have zero momentum
     
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  7. SourPatch2

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    Just as poor. Willing to give him a lot more leeway due to age and his clear potential but we really need a creative player playing in his position.

    1 assist all season
    2.73 xA
    42 chances created
    0.06 xA per chance created
     
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  8. LD19SAFC

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    Over the moon I moon I didn’t go, would be sick as a chip travelling back after that ****e
     
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  9. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    There's not one person, on here, wearing rose tinted glasses ...

    ... it's not that deep Bob, it's just supporting your team through whatever happens.
     
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  10. 《 Donkin'Donuts 》

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    Today’s match was a tough one for everyone, and it was evident that the team struggled to find their rhythm on the pitch. The players didn’t seem to gel as a cohesive unit, leading to missed opportunities and a lack of decisive action in critical moments. This lack of synergy can be frustrating, especially for us fans who expect a higher level of performance.

    However, while today's loss is disappointing, I’m not overly concerned about the playoffs. The atmosphere and stakes of playoff games are entirely different from a regular match like this one. The players will recognise the significance of those upcoming fixtures, for the club's ambitions, the fans, and their own careers. The intensity and focus will ramp up when the playoffs begin, and I believe the team will rise to the occasion.

    It’s natural for the squad to feel disheartened after a loss; every player wants to win and give their best for the fans. Yet, this game, while important for hoping to regain form, doesn't carry the same weight as those that lie ahead. I’m confident that the lads will regroup and come back stronger when it truly counts. The passion for the beautiful game means that every player will want to improve and make a mark in the playoffs, where the stakes are at their highest. Haway the lads :emoticon-0165-muscl
     
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  11. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    17 y/o bairn who’s probably played a lot more than he should’ve. Least of our worries mate
     
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  12. SourPatch2

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    Pretty sure he ends up deeper as he develops further. Having him as the 10 in our shape does him no favours.
     
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  13. Smug in Boots

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    Hostile crowd, wtf?
     
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  14. Prehab26

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    I know. It's more to say why I believe he shouldn't start every game. He isn't effective.
     
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  15. Daz

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    Some knacker was giving him stick, another lad basically picked aforementioned lad up and threw him a bit.

    Guess that counts as hostile these days. Was handbags
     
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  16. LD19SAFC

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    41 league appearances so far this season. Madness imo
     
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  17. E.T. Fairfax

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    I know we're in second gear, but the lack of goals is worrying.
     
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  18. Smug in Boots

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    So it was a one-person crowd <laugh>
     
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  19. Smug in Boots

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    It is mate, especially when we know we can score ...

    ... Mundle and Mayenda would be handy.
     
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  20. SourPatch2

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    Mundle Mayenda Watson
    Jobe Neil ELF
    Cirkin O'Nien Mepham Hume
    Patterson

    Would genuinely start that in the playoffs if it's possible.
     
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