Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Blackburn Rovers FC – Monday 21st April 2025 - KO 15:00

I’m sure they were already aware of our weaknesses, they’re clear to see

 

need Isidor to score to get some confidence back

 

I'm not even there today and I'm wound up with the lineup

Hopefully see something from Samed at least, and more minutes for Jobe.

 

Aye, was just thinking the same

 

Danny Batth will get a good reception I have no doubt. Cracking player for the lads

 

Its scary how boring football is becoming, very few attacking teams these days.

 

Can’t make it today as I’m travelling but just seen the line up. Glad there’s some rotation hopefully a strong line up at the weekend against Oxford but can not believe Watson is starting again. If he puts in another shift like Saturday I hope he’s given the send off he deserves.

 

Couldn’t agree more mate. Our style of play is awful to watch too I think. Really predictable

 

I'm sorry but WTF is that team?

The Anderson pick is absolutely baffling and Watson shouldn't be playing again. I don't understand Jones playing on the right (if that's what is happening) either.

I don't mind seeing Samed and Aleksic get minutes again, but I feel like it's such an off balance team that it will be hard for any of them to impress at all.

I know there's data out there that says momentum doesn't matter in the playoffs, but I'm starting to worry that we're going into it completely out of form.

This might be the first time all season that I've felt flat ahead of the game. Hope I've got it wrong.

 

Momentum for the play offs is an absolute myth. I’m not saying I wouldn’t like it but we certainly don’t need it.

last game of the season I’d like a stronger side. That’s about it

 

will be Aleksic right and jones middle

 

What would you rather be done mate? He’s gave everyone minutes rested those that need it and kept everyone fresh

 

Keeping Watson in feels like a sign of belligerence.. The kid has done nothing in recent games to warrant even a place on the bench. But ....lets see, he just might surprise us all

 

Im as happy clap as they come but baffled by todays line up, absolutely has to be full strength for Oxford and qpr

 

I’d like to see Harrison Jones do something positive today. Tidy footballer, just doesn’t seem to ever have an effect on the game

 

Watson sat at home rather than constantly playing would’ve been a good start.

 

Very happy with that team. Think we'll get battered mind but couldn't care less.

The only thing that matters right now is managing fitness and getting a few minutes into legs that need it, in case those players are needed for the playoffs.

The only selection I'm a bit iffy on is Watson, really looks like he can't be bothered but I can see two possible reasons to play him:

1. His poor performances MIGHT just be due to lack of match sharpness after his injury and we're hoping to get him up to speed for the playoffs (not sure I buy this, looks to me like he just doesn't care but can give the benefit of the doubt).
2. This game is meaningless, and it's better risking a Watson injury than anyone else.

Both completely viable, imo.

 

For me he’s handled the squad minutes really well but hasn’t quite got the balance with performances. I’d understand prioritising the minutes over performances but would like that to switch after today.

Today is the first proper “wtf” team tho. Most weeks I’ve been able to understand what he’s doing but not really this one.

 

I'm having no part in the crucifying of Watson, it's a bare minimum that he puts in 100% granted, so hopefully he will today. But fans are almost wishing bad on him when he's wearing the red n white shirt. I don't get the toxicity of it.