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Match Day Thread Olympique de Marseille v Sunderland AFC - Saturday 3rd August 2024 - KO 15:00

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by RTB, Aug 1, 2024.

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Your Prediction:

Poll closed Aug 3, 2024.
  1. Home win (OdM)

    27.9%
  2. Away win (SAFC)

    41.9%
  3. Draw

    30.2%
  1. sheepman

    sheepman Well-Known Member

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    Happy with that First 45. Few lapses in concentration but its still pre season.
    Looks like we actually have a purposeful shape and style. If we can start bringing in one of two players who fit into the shape and increase the quality I think things are looking promising. Someone like Mendy would be a great fit
     
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  2. Frazier the Lion

    Frazier the Lion Well-Known Member

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    It’s not an online SAFC fan phenomenon but there’s too many who are too caught up in being right on the internet than they are responding to what they’re watching.
     
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  3. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    Even CDM in the league gets caught in possession occasionally, its the hardest position to play but i trust Neil to play it as hes got better n better playing there

    The only CDM that makes it look easy is Rodri
     
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  4. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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    No changes for us at the break
     
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  5. SourPatch2

    SourPatch2 Well-Known Member

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    Rodri still loses the ball 0.98 times per90. Neil is at 1.22per 90. Ben Sheaf, probably the best holding midfielder in the division, is at 1.18 and he's in a side that has less possession.
     
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  6. WorkyTicketFTM

    WorkyTicketFTM Well-Known Member

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    Neil hasn’t been playing as the 6 generally though, imagine that’ll probably creep up this season. Sheaf is very underrated imo good player. Neil defo has the ability to be a decent 6 though a full season there will do him the world of good.
     
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  7. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    Good stats mate

    CDMs will always lose the ball in possession focused team - the best ones keep looking for the ball and dont go hiding, Neil always wants on the ball
     
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  8. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    New season starting mate, seriously can you just f*ck off and not go through all this sh*te again every game ...

    ... you'll never be happy with anything so, can we just take that as your permanent stance.

    We're 1-0 down against a Champions League side ffs.
     
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  9. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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    great tackle by o/9
     
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  10. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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  11. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    Don't know anybody respond to him, he's not on ignore but I take no notice of anything he says.
     
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  12. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    I’m not watching but I’d genuinely rather we were losing 1-0 and playing how you guys are reporting, versus winning 1-0 with no sign of any plan or shape.
     
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  13. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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    Perfect pass by Roberts and Cirkin obliges
     
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  14. King Kareoke

    King Kareoke Well-Known Member

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    Excellent goal
     
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  15. sheepman

    sheepman Well-Known Member

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    Outstanding
     
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  16. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    So hope he (Cirkin) stays fit, quality player and thats what i love, fullbacks getting in the box

    Great play by roberts again
     
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  17. Rade Prica

    Rade Prica Well-Known Member

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    Get in! Fantastic goal
     
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  18. clockstander

    clockstander Well-Known Member

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    Another great cross by Roberts no takers this time,
     
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  19. TopCat.

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    Good goal that
     
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  20. Oliver's Army

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    Great cross and a lovely header from Cirkin
     
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