Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Birmingham City – Saturday 11th November 2023 - KO 12:30

Lovely to read positive comments tonight..........

 

Thought he was very good me. Gives that presence too. We didn't look weak at set pieces today.

 

Unfortunately there is no chance O’Nien doesn’t start v Plymouth.
Was nervous about the defence today, even more so when Biscuit legs pulled up but the 2 new lads did well all things considered.

Ekwah was poor today, worst I’ve seen him. Rusyn looks like he will cause problems and is worth a run of games. Love seeing the young lads come off the bench - some serious options on matchday now

 

Be pleasantly surprised if Seelt isn't dropped for 09 next game.

 

Agreed

 

and a genuine threat from them ourselves!

 

Me too. I thought Seelt gives us what we need there. Much stronger than 09 at set pieces and doesn't give much away in duels. Not as good on the dribble mind but frankly I don't care about that. Centre backs keep it simple and kick arse for me. And I think he does that.

He actually Marshaled Nectar which is some going as he was like a dog with a bloon

 

Ekwah was our worst player today. Slow, unsure and really killed our momentum.

 

His passing was good, always at a good pace. Should have done better for the goal but clearly learned from it and didnt make another mistake after

 

Triantis did well today, as did all the back 4, he's going to be a good player once he develops.

 

Is it just me or has Aouchiche shown a swagger from the day he signed for us?
His whole body language from the day he signed has jusy oozed confidence asif he knows he is not going to be playing at this level for that long?

His celebration today said it all.

 

He is and will be a level above, a quality player that we enjoy while he is here

 

Agree with that. He knows he is a good player and I don't mind players with that type of confidence/arrogance as long as they back it up; from what I've seen he certainly can and could be first choice no10 pretty soon imo.

I assume he's on 40 a day like Steed was

 

I remember thinking it when they came on the pitch before the Southampton game, the way he was dressed and the swagger he had.
Its a big positive him having that kind of self belief, and it echoes the whole Pritchard debate in whether he should stay or go. We now have him, Rigg, Jobe and Dack all playing the same role.

 

Only seen the game from about 10 seconds before the second goal, so can't comment on the game overall, but over the moon with the win. A big 3 points that.

Is it shown again on sky later on, or full match available anywhere?

 

The time will come soon enough when he has had enough 30min cameos and will be pushing for a start, I reckon he will he buzzing when he does. He will be the one who comes in to rotate for Jobe imo.

 

Yeah i agree, Riggs a kid so i hope he gets plenty of experience when we are comftable in games,, not sure why Dack was signed on the pitch tbf, maybes as an influence and an older head in the changing room but not on the pitch

 

Finished the day back in the top 6. On we go.

 

Seems to appear on YouTube pretty quickly if Sky don't run it mate.

 

Cheers Smug, will have a look once the Mrs is in bed.

That's my night sorted.