Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Sheffield United – Championship Play-off Final - Saturday 24th May 2025 - KO 15:00

Aye that's definitely one example .

Been reading the thread today and seen your bookings post yesterday.

Isidor is worth a bet, loves a foul/dive/mouthing off

 

People moaned about the players going to Portugal, moaned about us throwing the last few league games and moaned about resting players ...

... but it worked and they've now had another week's rest.

Watson has had an even longer rest, as have Rigg and Mundle to an extent.

Sheff Utd chased the top two places for longer and their defence is a bit like Coventry's ...

... good facing the ball but poor when they're turned and chasing the ball.

They're also suspect when pressed high and I really believe we now have the energy and stamina back to do that. A high press is never for the whole game but it’s worth trying and we have players capable of switching if something doesn’t work.

They hate balls behind them and pace ... two things we clearly have with Enzo and the forwards.

 

Haley Reinhart. She's wonderful.

 

Well it’s finally arrived last one of the season as so many have said many thanks for your efforts RTB, looking forward to this game just need to formulate my plan to escape from Shetland on Thursday, hopefully we can put on a good show and win this one these young lads the club and more so the fans deserve it, gona stick my neck out for a 3-1 win,enjoy your weekend everyone and may we come out on top COME ON

 

I’m genuinely at peace either way. Clearly I’ll be red in the face backing the team but a win would be a bonus and I’m content with the direction of travel when the dust settles, either way.

 

I don’t think Mundle will start. I think he’ll be on on 60 in case of ET.

 

Yeah absolutely. This is one of the reasons it annoys the **** out if he hearing people like Klopp and Wenger.complaining about the number of games and playing twice a week! It’s standard lower down the pyramid.

Ha’way the lads! Got a car full of people coming with me so will be a cracking journey down and hopefully a cracking journey back too!

 

I agree totally. Unfortunately! As he makes a bigger difference than Clarke did. Better footballer too imo. (I rate Clarke, but I rate Mundle higher)

 

Cheers mate, I had a look on YouTube yesterday and saw she had done a version, there was also a lass called Alyssa Baker and it sounds like the version on the match clip was hers.

Both brilliant.

 

We know we don't have to play 4-4-2 against this lot so all we have to do is keep it tight keep the ball and press the ****e out of them.
Our ball retention is what we have let slip over the season.
KLB has to let the lads off the leash alot more and play on the front foot.

 

Noise like this, on Saturday, would mean we're in the PL ...

(2) Video | Facebook

 

Kevin Le Ball?

 

Kyril Louis Breyfus?

 

Noticed a few of their fans saying our strengths are all things they struggle with, will be razor close this, really looking forward too it, strangely calm up to now, have full faith we will give it our all and that’s all I ever ask of them, that being said, I think we’ll do it

 

I spoke to a mate of mine....we're meeting up on Saturday in London for a pint before the match....and he's normally the most pessimistic fella with regards to our prospects.
However,he's got a good feeling about it..( for once!)..which is definately not normal...so I'm quietly optimistic!

 

The last time I was this calm about a huge game was Wycombe, I’m content whatever happens I think we’re going in the right direction regardless now so maybe that’s playing a part too

was a nervous wreck pre cov mind so maybes it’ll hit me after the presser