Last time we were relegated from the Premier League it hurt a bit but not too much, I think the weeks of knowing we weren't good enough prepared me for the drop. This time it would hurt a lot more. Watching the team yesterday made me realise how much better this team is and how much I enjoy Premier League football. I'm sure it will come down to injuries. If Davies, Huddlestone, Long, Jelavic, Aluko and McGregor stay fit for most of the games I'm sure we'll stay up. Not a disaster if McGregor not available I know but I'd still rather have him playing. Not saying the other players aren't important but if we keep those players fit it will give us an edge in the vital games. Hope Aluko fit for Sunderland, would be nice to see all our key outfield players playing together for the first time.
Fair point Polly, his comments after the game that he's still feeling it concern me, I'm wondering whether he'll get fully fit this season. Hope I'm wrong.
