Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Bournemouth FC - Saturday 29th November 2025 - KO 15:00

Cheers RTB for another cracker. No idea about a prediction but it’s got the potential to be a really good game




Longish read but canny

https://www.safc.com/news/2025/november/26/reinildo--the-pride-of-mozambique/

 

Bournemouth are a good side, and I’ll be delighted if we get any sort of result from this match.
If RLB can tweak a few things and get us to play how we know we can, I reckon we will come away with 3 points.
3-1 but it’s equally important to get at least a draw from this game to stay undefeated at the SOL.
HAWAY!!!!!!!

Bart

 

I was going for a draw until I read RTB's write up. 3 points it is then.
Will RLB change things? Will he leave it? Were the lads tired after internationals last week. Thankfully none of that is my problem.
I just have to turn up and give 100% support which I will be doing.

 

I don't expect any big changes, its not RLB style, and he has been right so far, still a bit too slow to make changes for me , and as for the Reinildo story, he needs to grow up and cut out the stupidity, it only alienates officials, and costs us big time. If he can't control himself he can take another walk, in the next window as far as I am concerned.

 

Ha’way Régis, ditch the back 5 and attack Bournemouth, they’re to be got at

 

Cheers RTB, I dont think he will make too many changes but I do think Brobbey deserves a start, lets see if he can hold it up and bring our wingers into play.
Anyway, who am I to argue with the master, 2-1 to the lads !

 

We can win if Mundle plays or comes on. If not, a draw.

 

RLB:
So far we are always able to react after defeat
It was normal to keep the same starting 11 but now we have 2 games in a week, we may change.
We might use a 442 once again we shall see
Bournemouth are a good team we look forward to the new challenge.
We were well organised but we need to be consistent, even when not at our best we are usually in the game but this was not the case at Fulham.
Bournemouth are a good club to emulate
We want to prepare properly for this game, we want to live these moments against the best teams in the world, we want to grow, learn and move on.
At home we have the connection with our crowd we can use their energy during the games

 

Mundle in contention

 

Good news. Some tough selection problems for RLB in the next few weeks.

 

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/s...nd-injury-latest-romaine-mundle-habib-diarra/

Injury latest on Romaine Mundle and Habib Diarra

“Romaine is available for selection,” said Le Bris. “He’s a winger and he got some minutes and success as well on the pitch [for the Under-21s], so it’s possible [he could be involved]. We have the full squad though, so we don’t have to rush. Now, it’s just a question of choice, if I want to make the choice or not.

“As for Dennis and Leo (Hjelde), they still need time to build their level. They are not too far from selection as well. Sometimes, we can rush even if it’s not natural, if it’s needed, we’ll do it, but if we have this opportunity to do it naturally, I think it's better for them. It’s better for the squad as well.”

While Mundle and Cirkin have both featured for the Under-21s in the last few days, Diarra remains sidelined with the groin injury that has kept him out of action since September. The Senegalese midfielder has been making good progress in the gym with Sunderland’s medical staff, but is yet to return to outdoor training at the Academy of Light.

“He’s [Diarra] doing well.” said Le Bris. “His rehab process is positive at the minute. He’s pain free and he feels really good. But we still have a period, even if you feel good, where you know that you need time to recover inside.”

(Regarding Afcon)

Sunderland’s director of football, Florent Ghisolfi, has already held a number of discussions with senior figures at the Senegalese FA, and while the Black Cats will not attempt to prevent Diarra from joining up with his national side, they will hope to be involved in talks over the level of his training and playing responsibilities ahead of the tournament and in the early weeks of competition.

“Those talks are already happening,” said Le Bris. “Flo is connected with national teams, so there are always conversations going on. It’s a rehab process for Habib, and we try to manage the situation between the club and the national team, not just for one or the other. I think it’s really clear that the players like to be involved in their national teams, but they also know that it’s important to play with their club as well, so it’s a balance.

“I think we can manage this balance properly with conversation, and it’s ongoing with Flo. He’s connected with everyone. You have your own interest - especially when you’re with a national team. it’s a short period so you have to have your best players available – but in the end, it’s a balance.”

 

This is all like a dream isn't it, what a transformation in this club ...

... the way the club is developing makes days like Fulham easier to accept.

 

Yeah you are right Smug - bigger picture and all that. After each defeat this season, I've stood up, shrugged and said "not our day today". The defeats don't linger like they might have done in the L1/Championship days

 

The odd ticket still popping up for this one…

 

"The Cherries were without winger Justin Kluivert for the 2-2 draw with West Ham United due to a muscle abductor injury last weekend. It is not yet clear whether he will be back to face Sunderland.

At this early stage he is considered a doubt. So too is the hugely influential former Sunderland loanee Antoine Semenyo. Semenyo returned to Bournemouth early from his international duties with Ghana as a result of pre-existing ankle issue."

 

Bournemouth's form isn't as good as ours, they've conceded 9 goals in 3 games and have won away once in August ...

... it'll be a tough game for them and a long way home.

 

I think the good thing is that none of us can predict the line up
That’s good news we have a very good match day 20
Good thread mate