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

So for the entire second half of the season he has a combination of 6 G/A. I knew it was low but that's surprised me. Makes sense. Seems to be sulking about

 

That’s why I’m hoping him in the 10 will make a difference to us. People say Wilson only scores worldies

but there’s a reason he’s scored more of those than easier chances and it’s the fact we don’t give him many

 

I don't think he holds it well enough or grafts enough.

 

I think Aleksic is a number 10 and that's all he is at this point in his career. No issue with that, we just don't currently play in a way that can get the best out of him.

 

this is the concern for me - our hopes on playoffs depend on Le Fee in the 10 and Mundle on the wing - a combination I think we had for maybe 2 games all season.

 

Pretty sure that’s still the most in the squad, Bar Hume maybe.

what about everyone else? He’s sulking about because we’re not creating a chance for our centre forward

 

Agreed

Massively over rated by some imo

 

That’s down to injury though we can’t help that

 

I believe 0 games

 

It should be. He has played as the most forward position out of all players. He has missed sitters.

We need more form him IMO

 

You can when it’s constant rotation stopping any kind of rhythm for months beforehand. Rotating for a game or two before the play offs to keep people fit, absolutely fine. But expecting your strongest Xl to not play together for weeks then put in their performance of their lives against a team who’s been playing week in week out for months is a big ask. You can’t just switch it on.

 

His hold up play is worse than mayendas. But that isn’t his game. He’s not that kind of striker, forwards have different playstyles just like any other position on the pitch. RLB has even said that himself. As for graft you’re having a laugh because he doesn’t stop running

Mayenda is your striker that will drop in and hold it, Wilson stretches defences and runs in behind. Jamie vardy is one example

 

In the off season we need a big focus on improving throw ins and set pieces. We may as well just pass them to the opposition.

 

yeh not saying it’s anybody’s fault. Just that it’s a risk us hoping it works. Normally you’d want to go into the playoffs with a team and starting 11 that were established.

it could hopefully click brilliantly

I think it’s much more likely Mundle is on the bench and Le Fee starts left wing. I can’t see Mundle being fit enough to start

 

Think we’d feel more confident about that without the Watson situation

 

Again though, £20m player - marquee signing. How many times has he played his preferred role? Less than 2 weeks until the end of the season and I can probably count on one hand and I’d still have a few fingers left. Get him in there for 60 mins playing off Isidor so they have some kind of chemistry before the important matches.

 

He’s one that should be able to step in. I agree that is a concern, but one we couldn’t have really helped

 

Really hope any subs RLB makes are soon..this is a winnable game, just not with the 11 on the field right now

 

Good move. Started well again. Samed playing well

 

The position Le Fee plays when he comes on will be interesting. Same for Rigg,

You’d have to imagine Jobe will come off for Rigg and maybe Jones for ELF.