No question in my mind RLB should stay, he deserves and has earned the right to have another crack at it in the league
Interesting decision/debate: are we better with Watson in over Roberts or rigg? Not sure my self, do think Watson is more threatening at times, but not as good off the ball and his mindset/heart is questionable. The mundle injury is massively frustrating and will say it again, January left us too short.
Everybody knows we need to play better. A lot of changes in the last few weeks won’t have helped the disconnect but we have next week and some more preparation time. Fans of our competitors will also be worrying about form as they’ve all had a dip. Hopefully we get some of our fizz back in the next game.
Same mate, I’ve been his biggest defender but I’m starting to run out of things to defend him with. I still don’t know what our game plan has been since Christmas
I'd stick. But I want a serious change in play style. We need to be more dominant on the ball. We average 48.9% possession. The last team to go up automatically from the championship who averaged below 50% possession was Cardiff in 17/18 under Warnock. You need to dominate the ball in this league. The evidence is there for all to see.
Maybe 6-8 weeks Ago this convo came up and I laughed it off but I do think there is a bit of craic to have about it if we go out with a whimper. I’d say we should remember what we were like when he came in. The work he’s done with Rigg, mayenda, jobe etc. And ultimately the position and points total exceeds my expectations. On the other hand it’s the performances over the last probably 4 months now. It’s a trend. In his defence the squad is thin and imo he was let down in January but I do think there’s a conversation to have if we don’t go up, as to whether he can deliver a promotion next season. Personally I think overall, he deserves next season, but he’ll need to get off to a solid start.
Everyone wants us to do better, player, coaches and head coaches, they will be feeling these defeats like the rest of us. RLB should be given next season as well. we can’t keep sacking coaches. Yes last few have been frustrating but it is what it is. we have 3 maybe 4 important games left before the season ends. Back them. Get the Sol packed. the rest will fall into place
I hope Sheffield Utd and the playoff hopefuls had scouts watching this game. In case they didn’t I’d like to remind them of our game plan so they can prepare for any game against us. First, slow the game down as slow as possible. Second, get the ball to Onien and Mepham so that they can pass to each other and then back to Patterson so he can kick it into touch. Three, kick long high balls into the opposition half where LeFee and Roberts can use their height against the defending centre halfs. Four, pass back as much as possible and make sure the opposition have the time to get all their players back into their defensive positions. That’s our game plan so you should prepare for that. We are not trying to lull you into a false sense of security…….honest……..would I lie to you? Whatever you do, don’t plan for us to completely change our style and come at you all guns blazing just because they will be the first meaningful games for a couple of months.
And rightly so, but to call him to go now is ridiculous, no one had us down to be in the POs. We’ve done incredibly well and it should be celebrated yes it’s annoying and frustrating in recent weeks
See you all next week, steering clear until then. Irrespective of result next week hope we all stay and applaud these lads for the seasons they’ve had and so they know we have their backs heading into the POs
I just do not understand the need to constantly sack managers…. We will never get anywhere with that kind of policy
Have the players jip Rigg went over all the players went round Rigg and looked a bit bemused by it all
The idea of sacking Sunderland’s manager at this point is nothing short of ridiculous. After what has been a season of clear progress—especially when compared to last year—it’s baffling to see some sections of the fanbase and media already sharpening their pitchforks. Let’s put things into perspective. First of all, we’re talking about a manager who arrived into a completely new environment—new league, new club, new culture. That alone requires time and adjustment, yet he hit the ground running, brought fresh energy to the club, and immediately raised standards both on and off the pitch. To ignore that and focus solely on a short run of results, especially during a period impacted by injuries and necessary squad rotation, is reactionary at best. People need to understand that football seasons aren’t judged over a few games in April; they’re judged over the full campaign. And over the course of this season, the manager has transformed the team’s identity, created a more dynamic style of play, and—crucially—re-established Sunderland as an attractive destination for talented players. His ability to tap into his network and bring in players who might have otherwise overlooked us has been a huge asset, and it’s helped propel the club to a far stronger position than where we were 12 months ago. Of course, not every decision has been perfect—no manager gets everything right—but demanding his head after a tough patch, especially when context like injuries and squad management are clearly involved, lacks any real footballing insight. Progress takes time. This season has shown more than enough signs that the project is working and worth sticking with. The club needs stability, not another reset. So let’s get real: the manager deserves credit, not criticism. He's earned the right to build on what he's started—and if given that chance, there’s every reason to believe Sunderland are heading in the right direction.
