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Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Watford FC – Wednesday 4th October 2023 - KO 19:45

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Oct 2, 2023.

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Poll closed Oct 4, 2023.
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  1. TopCat.

    TopCat. Well-Known Member

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    Agree. Said the same. Pushing hard for a start, but where does he fit in?

    IF Mowbray is correct and Alese, Cirkin, Ekwah, Dack, Pritch & Mayenda are all available after the international break then there are some serious selection issues. Genuinely couldn't name our strongest team right now
     
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  2. TopCat.

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    Feels as though Jobe is earmarked for the No.10 role, but I think he's far better as an 8.
    Be interesting to see Aouchiche play off the left if we need/want to rest Clarkey for a game here and there.
     
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  3. marcusblackcat

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  4. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff Forum Moderator

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    I would say less “serious selection issues”, rather “how lucky are we at the strength and depth”!

    That’s why Mowbray gets the bucks!!!
     
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  5. Robertson

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    Talking about Jobe and the no. 10 role, I think he needs to pass the ball quicker more often. Holding onto it too long can stifle the move and increases the risk of being robbed.

    Slightly harsh as he has been playing well.
     
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  6. TopCat.

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    Thought he was MOTM last night like. Never seen a kids so young look so comfortable in possession
     
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  7. JammySAFC

    JammySAFC Well-Known Member

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    Good result. Didn’t play at our best but we got the win. Pleased for Niall.

    I like our team.
     
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  8. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Watched the highlights and we had three good chances before Huggins scored ...

    ... we played well without scoring imo.

    I think expectations are rising.
     
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  9. Monkey69

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    I think it is great that our expectations are raised but I still believe it has to be measured as our progress so far has been astonishing and the changes to the infrastructure of the club and the playing squad have been quick and decisive. Great credit should go to the management team and the board for pointing us in the right direction and backing that up with experience and commitment which is a far cry from 3 year ago.
     
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  10. cumbrianmackem

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    Late on JC worked his way into the box and shot when he had no chance of scoring which was blocked, however if he'd looked up Ba was stood in acres of space to his right....there's times when Jack fails to pick the right option but that's me being hyper critical.
     
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  11. Charley Farley

    Charley Farley Well-Known Member

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    Do we have an option to buy Burstow?
     
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  12. LBW

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    Not sure but the lad is on record saying we tried to buy him at 1st.
     
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  13. Bigmackem

    Bigmackem Well-Known Member

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    Appears that their was not the option to buy - loan only Burstow said Chelsea would Not sell him ! Things change though so who knows ?
     
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  14. Robertson

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    me and my son got confused with the ba goal, we were convinced he was the one putting the first cross in and were amazed at the ground he must have made up to get the header, bad enough getting confused with burstow and jobe but adding bar into the mix is beyond a joke...i need to start drinking again!
     
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  16. JammySAFC

    JammySAFC Well-Known Member

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    Sorry if it’s been mentioned, but just watching the access all areas and spotted dean whitehead among the Watford lot. Didn’t realise he went into coaching. Keane got the best out of him for us, simple but effective
     
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  17. LD19SAFC

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    Very good servant here.
     
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  18. Gil T Azell

    Gil T Azell Well-Known Member

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    Didnt play particularly well but didnt have to. Thought we won in a canter and didnt exactly exert ourselves. 3 points, clean sheet and a tremendous Huggins effort. We move on.
    Great crowd considering transport issues.
     
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  19. Bob the Mackem

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    look lads, he is doing well, just last night he gave it away to much, THAT'S ALL
     
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  20. Jarca

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    The thing is though Bob, other players gave it away also, yet you had to highlight Neil.
     
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