Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Tottenham Hotspur FC – Sunday 12th April 2026 - KO 14:00

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What is it with these Southeners.

We had a full week of moaning from the Arsenal fans when they failed to beat us ...

... very childish and a little lacking in the self respect department.
But he can go back down South and watch a nice NFL game in his stadium, or some blokes in lycra doing pretend wrestling, maybe even watch a boxing match at his teams stadium. All in the knowledge that no matter how many millions it all rakes in to his club, they will still spunk it away on players like Richarlason. <laugh>
 
Beggers belief how Richarlison has made so many big money moves. He's absolutely dog shyte, and a horrible little prick to match. I'd be gutted if he was our player.

We're gutted that he's ours!

Awful player whose time at the club has gone as badly as we all predicted it would, if not worse.

We've blown at least £400m in recent years on dross.

You lot are a good example of how to build a nicely balanced team with a very sensible budget.

Le Bris and whoever oversees your recruitment have done a fine job.
 
Great interview from Nordi. Says we are aiming for the stars and that he loved being back on the pitch from the first minute. He felt bad after getting injured but was then determined to come back stronger and fitter. Sounds like our lads just really enjoy playing football. You'd think all players would, but plenty don't play with a smile at all.

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Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “Sorry because we didn’t deserve to lose the game. We played a good game, maybe not enough to win but we were unlucky in a few situations in the first half.

“I cannot say anything to players because they gave their best in terms of attitude and spirit. We can play better for sure and you can feel better. We have to work on that. My work is not so much on the pitch because they are good guys and I am sorry for them. I want to give them confidence in what they need.

“Tactically, we played a good first half. With the ball and without the ball. We don’t have confidence to play great football but we did what we have been working on this week. The players can play better if they are feeling confident.”

On keeping spirits high: “I can be a big brother, father, they don’t need a coach. They don’t need to improve football. They can play better and they will play better once we reach a different level of confidence.”

On looking forward to the challenge: “Absolutely, I’m sure if we are able to win a game then everything will change.”



Sunderland boss Regis le Bris speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “It’s the Premier League and we expected a tough opponent in difficult situations. It was a must-win for them and we did well with good energy. It was really important to have our principles and we found a way to score which was still important.”

On Sunderland’s goals: “We want to improve our style of play, we still want to enforce our ideas and we still have room for improvement in the final third. Top 10 is a good aim and we have to be consistent. The most important is the improvement.”

On next season: “We will prepare next season with the way we play now. After three weeks it was a difficult game and I was a bit worried because you never know what can happen. The lads were consistent and for me that is the next layer.”

Regis le Bris speaking to Sky Sports: “I liked the win most! In this industry you have to win so find a way. New coach for Tottenham and the lads did well because we had to adapt but still be proactive. We didn’t create many chances but lots of opportunities close to the box. Their positional play is unpredictable, we know the ideas and they found one or two passes in the first half but after that it was about key moments.”

On how Spurs played: “It wasn’t so different, small details but at that level this makes a difference. After three defeats at home, it was important to rebuild our fortress. I appreciated the energy of the group.”

On the energy at home: “The lads are ambitious. They want to win. We don’t know what we can achieve. The first goal of staying in the league is done but after that we never know. It is all about standards. This one was tough. Even though Tottenham are struggling in the league, it was still difficult.”

On pushing for Europe: “Not me directly but I know the players are talking behind me! We want to be a top-10 team and we want to achieve that consistency. We still have a lot to do and we want to enjoy this period.”
 
Cracking result, we look a real solid top half side, very impressive.
We have a great manager and a very good squad, what a time to be a Sunderland supporter. I’m loving it, we’ve all put the effort and miles in through thick and thin, it’s time to soak it all in and enjoy the good times !
Spurs are gone in my opinion, they don’t look like they have the fight in them.
They will find it difficult if they do drop ! Lots of them players will jump ship on cheap deals, personally I wouldn’t take one of them.
Enjoy your evening everyone, I’m off tomorrow so enjoying a few bottles of vino with the beautiful Mrs LBW
 
We're gutted that he's ours!

Awful player whose time at the club has gone as badly as we all predicted it would, if not worse.

We've blown at least £400m in recent years on dross.

You lot are a good example of how to build a nicely balanced team with a very sensible budget.

Le Bris and whoever oversees your recruitment have done a fine job.

Spurs just don't have the heart we do ...

... I'd be appalled if I was a Spurs fan watching the players crying as they leave the pitch.
 
Spurs just don't have the heart we do ...

... I'd be appalled if I was a Spurs fan watching the players crying as they leave the pitch.

I'm not fan of his but I think Romero felt something go and understood that he will miss the World Cup as a result.

We've always said that he cares more about Argentina for Spurs, so I think that's what the tears were for.

I feel for him if that's the case, it's a huge blow to miss the biggest stage of them all, even if it is being hosted by a giant orange lunatic.