Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Chelsea FC – Sunday 24th May 2026 - KO 16:00

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the worst thing about yesterday for me was my Dad not getting there. He’s going under the knife for 6 hour op in a couple of weeks and I reached out out to so many places trying to get him and my Mam in yesterday (until last season he’s had a season card since roker, his health is not good enough to let him get around now!)

This could potentially have been the last realistic chance for him to see us (the operation of successful will have a.hug impact on his mobility) Particularly in such a huge game!! So that is hitting me hard today. I’m gutted I didn’t make it, but more gutted that he didn’t.
 
Some of the replies on there. Visitoresque

I'm guessing we shouldn't celebrate because the premier league and their refs are against Chelsea. Although couldn't find in those comments about the 4 or 5 VAR checks for penalties for us and we didn't get one of them.

And at least 2 of them were nailed on if happening against Chelsea! The grappling at corner and throws took the piss. Luke got pushed and grappled over more times than the checks aswell. About twice yt happened when the ref noticed it, why? Cause the ball wasn't in play so he could have a word but didn't need to point to the spot!

You can guarantee it was expected by pundits, refs, fa etc that Chelsea would win and take the europa league spot yesterday. Ref and VAR were still hoping. To be fair he gave that second yellow when he could have booked the other fella and not had to show a red.
 
Some of the replies on there. Visitoresque

I'm guessing we shouldn't celebrate because the premier league and their refs are against Chelsea. Although couldn't find in those comments about the 4 or 5 VAR checks for penalties for us and we didn't get one of them.
Absolutely!! Rewriting history in an identical way. Refereeing agenda which has gone on for years??
 
On the subject of MoTD it's time to bin it, it's outdated with today's instant replays all across the internet.
I record it occasionally and watch our match but you very rarely see our efforts being praised...there's always a but.
Shearer doesn't enter my thoughts on the programme...he's just a fool who without trying makes himself even more foolish every time he speaks.
They've binned football focus, time the evening slot went the same way.
 
Went to bed in a right mood last night after staying up to watch MoD . I swear now I never will watch it again until Shearer, Rooney and Gabby are replaced. I used to like Rooney and Shearer but no more.. The programme was a disgrace, and its been building.
Knowing the BBC they will probably replace Shearer with Sutton . <grr> .
You do know Gabby wasn't on MOTD yesterday?
 
And at least 2 of them were nailed on if happening against Chelsea! The grappling at corner and throws took the piss. Luke got pushed and grappled over more times than the checks aswell. About twice yt happened when the ref noticed it, why? Cause the ball wasn't in play so he could have a word but didn't need to point to the spot!

You can guarantee it was expected by pundits, refs, fa etc that Chelsea would win and take the europa league spot yesterday. Ref and VAR were still hoping. To be fair he gave that second yellow when he could have booked the other fella and not had to show a red.
The worst grappling was the great corner we took with the short pass from Xhaka, square to the edge of the box the back though the lines for Xhaka. He blew his whistle after the ball was in play, made his retake a corner which Chelsea had no clue about, and they then knew the plan!

****ing ridiculous, pretty sure Xhaka had the ball back when he blew his whistle as well!!
 
The worst grappling was the great corner we took with the short pass from Xhaka, square to the edge of the box the back though the lines for Xhaka. He blew his whistle after the ball was in play, made his retake a corner which Chelsea had no clue about, and they then knew the plan!

****ing ridiculous, pretty sure Xhaka had the ball back when he blew his whistle as well!!

The atmosphere and the intensity was all too much for the referee to handle tbh …

… he’ll be in a darkened room, this morning, with his wife bringing cups of tea.
 
There comes a point when 'banter' and natural bias becomes slightly embarrassing ...

... Shearer reached that point yesterday.

It's impossible for him to show any humility, or professionalism, he's an absolutely typical Mag.

There's no humour, or even well aimed clever sarcasm, just a sneering squint-eyed bile that almost chokes him ...

... fingers crossed for next season.
Shearer is just proving himself to be a bad loser.

Sent this message to one distant relative last night

“Top dogs in the NORTH EAST!! Thanks for the six points, Europe would not have been possible without your help ”

His reply was “Enjoy it while it lasts! You’ve had a strong season I’ll give you that but let’s see what you look like after playing 3 games a week and everyone buys your good players in the summer happens to us all”

Still waiting to see a few others but I am sure we will manage to survive 3 games a week. After all the Visitors really improved when they were knocked out of Europe. Didn’t they !!!!
 
Shearer is just proving himself to be a bad loser.

Sent this message to one distant relative last night

“Top dogs in the NORTH EAST!! Thanks for the six points, Europe would not have been possible without your help ”

His reply was “Enjoy it while it lasts! You’ve had a strong season I’ll give you that but let’s see what you look like after playing 3 games a week and everyone buys your good players in the summer happens to us all”

Still waiting to see a few others but I am sure we will manage to survive 3 games a week. After all the Visitors really improved when they were knocked out of Europe. Didn’t they !!!!

It's absolutely desperate isn't it ...

... if their summer depends on the hope of us struggling next season, wow!