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Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Arsenal FC - Saturday 8th November 2025 - KO 17:30

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Nov 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM.

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Your Prediction:

Poll closed Yesterday at 6:01 PM.

  1. Home win

    27 vote(s)
    30.0%

  2. Away win

    24 vote(s)
    26.7%

  3. Draw

    39 vote(s)
    43.3%
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  1. alcoauth

    alcoauth Well-Known Member

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    How good is Ballard? That's a serious question, where does he rank amongst centre backs in world football? I've seen few this season I'd be willing to swap him for. If he was Daniele Ballardini he'd be off to Milan for £90m.
     
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    alcoauth, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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  2. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Cheers mate, that's much appreciated.
     
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  3. smithy in nl

    smithy in nl Well-Known Member

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    The way ballard answered that question was beautiful so calm and relaxed, weve got a massive chance of top 10 and even Europe this season imo. Bookmark this if ya wish
     
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  4. Bucky1989

    Bucky1989 Well-Known Member

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    This fcken club
     
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    Bucky1989, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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  5. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Realistically there's no reason why not mate.
     
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    Smug in Boots, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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  6. Reggie the Cheddar

    Reggie the Cheddar Well-Known Member

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    Haway me bonnie lads!!!!!!!!!
     
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    Reggie the Cheddar, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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  7. Iptv

    Iptv Well-Known Member

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    Whateve Ballard is on treble it ward off any interest in January
     
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  8. smithy in nl

    smithy in nl Well-Known Member

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    My bets aren't looking so silly now :1980_boogie_down:
     
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  9. David Moyes' Stupid Face

    David Moyes' Stupid Face Well-Known Member

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    What are you on mate? I had £30 on top 10 at 33/1 and champions with a 50 point handicap, might be good for £1,300 total!
     
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    David Moyes' Stupid Face, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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  10. safcyellowbelly

    safcyellowbelly Well-Known Member

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    Wow, just WOW!!! What a team, what an atmosphere, what is happening!!!
     
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    safcyellowbelly, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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  11. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    I dont like to instantly react. I can be a bit over excited.

    I think Ballards performance tonight is as good as anything I have seen by a Sunderland player in maybe 15 years. It was just so good. Three huge moments, but take those out and he was the lynchpin that locked Mukiele and Geertruide together. He has produced a level I didnt think was possible 2 seasons ago. Take a bow son.

    Whole team, class. Might get the malt out.
     
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    FellTop, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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  12. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    We've gone ahead against an 'invincible team' that 'never concedes'.

    We've come back from losing to the team that'll win the title.

    We've made Arteta cry.

    The perfect hat trick <laugh>
     
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  13. John Wick

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    Screenshot_20250927-195410_Meme Generator.jpg
     
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    John Wick, Nov 8, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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    nor mine!
     
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    Last year I got abuse for saying Ballard should start ahead of 09 by quite a few. Again after play off heroics some said he was not ready for premier league! Can we all agree he is hopefully going to be the backbone of the team for a very long team and captain in waiting after Xhaka. Big Dan is unbelievable at both ends of the pitch. What a club, what a team spirit, what a fan base, WE ALL deserve every success that follows..
     
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    what a point great Brobbey is off the mark now Haway
     
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    Before the Everton game, I was thinking this side is at least the second best Sunderland side I've seen in my lifetime. I'm starting to change my mind. :)
     
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    Iptv Well-Known Member

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    I’m still waiting for our equaliser to be chalked off
     
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    Iptv, Nov 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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    Robertson, Nov 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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  20. Smug in Boots

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    Me too ... the wait was endless!
     
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    Smug in Boots, Nov 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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