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Match Day Thread Burnley FC v Sunderland AFC - Saturday 23rd August 2025 - KO 15:00

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Aug 20, 2025 at 10:16 PM.

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Your Prediction:

Poll closed Saturday at 5:16 PM.
  1. Home win

    3.2%
  2. Away win (safc)

    74.2%
  3. Draw

    22.6%
  1. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    I'd have to disagree tbh, he adapted for various scenarios in the Championship, playoffs, etc ...

    ... to bring a demoralised team up to the PL, in his first season, took quite a lot of ability imo.

    He's now having to get a dozen new players performing together, it'll happen I believe.
     
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  2. williebeams

    williebeams Well-Known Member

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    We’ll beat Brentford, it’s the Sunderland way.
     
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  3. Prehab26

    Prehab26 Well-Known Member

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    I fancy us, our home form is going to be massive this year for us.

    I was surprised that Brenford managed to get a win against Villa mind.
     
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  4. TonyG

    TonyG Well-Known Member

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    I disagree as well quick search from analysis done by folk shows.the guy prefers a 442 but constantly tweaks. For example
    • Changing formations pre-match (e.g., from 4-2-3-1 to 4-4-2),
    • Adjusting in-game with substitutions and positional shifts,
    • Employing strategic interventions (like moving boards for set-piece control).
    Ya doing him a wee disservice dismissing his tactical ability for me
     
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  5. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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    I cant see this 4/4/2 formation in his team selections tbh, the teams he picks always look like a 4/3/3 to me, but you may be right , I may be wrong . <ok>
     
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  6. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    They caused Villa loads of problems mate. Lad they’ve just paid £40m+ for got the winner. They’ve still got some cracking players and have loads of pace up top. It’s a tough game, won’t be easy.
     
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  7. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    Me too. Villa were awful against the mags mind, when the mags were there for the taking. Strange package then as I expected them to start strong and build on last season
     
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  8. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    I’m not surprised by Villa’s start after their struggles in the transfer market.
     
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  9. The Legendary Tongue

    The Legendary Tongue Well-Known Member

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    Didn’t see any of the match, been on a cracking golf trip to Carden Park(highly recommended).
    Disappointing result, let’s hope the coaching staff get to grips quickly with the issues RLB highlighted. A defeat this early in the season to a rival might not be as bad as we think, get everyone more focused than possibly winning would have done.
    HTL
    KTF
     
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  10. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    My son has just asked if I’d be interested in restarting playing golf as he’s interested in!! Get in my boy.
     
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  11. The Legendary Tongue

    The Legendary Tongue Well-Known Member

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    Waste no time, get on with project Brand New Gear straight away.
    It's a class game mate I hope you do it soon.
     
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  12. Montysoptician

    Montysoptician Well-Known Member

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    He favours 4-4-2 out of possession and 4-3-3 and varieties in possession Clocky
     
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  13. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    I love it mate. Was a 9 (well, 8.6) handicapper before marriage. When we married and hit the house I could only afford one of golf membership or SAFC season ticket. I regret not a single thing. But I earn much better money now… maybe my son will get me on the course! (Also, potential redundancy start if 2027, It’s a threat but my pay off is significant! New clubs here I come
     
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  14. The Legendary Tongue

    The Legendary Tongue Well-Known Member

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    Decent handicap mate, you’ll get back to it soon enough. I tried looking for the golf thread to @ you but couldn’t find it.
     
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  15. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    I’ll find it mate. I’ve posted on tyere
     
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