...3 years in a row. FACT. Let's just forget about our woeful form, horrific injuries and debatable manager and let's give the NE1 dwellers a fair share of stick. We would have have to endure all sorts had Sir Somen Tchoi (spelling) not equalised in the dying minutes so let's celebrate the fact that we set out to finish top 10 and after months of suffering we've done it. Kept the Faith
There are two NE teams in the Prem. One is a top ten team and the other isn't. These are facts, though there are some who'd spin it differently.
Syds dog Osca is a canny looker...................therefore I'd say NE's top dog is Sunderland followed by Osca and then Noocastle...........
anyone who says we are not top dogs obviously can not read. The league puts us 10th and the mags are 12th
Yeah exactly the table never lies, the mags are going on like they dont care but we all know they do and there hurting LOL
Bardo is happy, From today's echo.. PHIL Bardsley insists Sunderland have finally got their derby revenge on Newcastle United by pipping the Magpies to a top 10 finish. Sunderland leapt four places in a seesaw finale to the Premier League campaign yesterday to achieve their pre-season objective of finishing in the top half of the table. Newcastle had been in pole position to take the North East bragging rights when they were 3-0 up against West Brom with 30 minutes remaining at St Jamesââ¬â¢s Park. But the Baggies staged a stunning late fightback to level proceedings and coupled with Sunderlandââ¬â¢s comfortable 3-0 victory at basement boys West Ham, it left the Black Cats as the regionââ¬â¢s top dogs for the third successive year. Bardsley believes Steve Bruceââ¬â¢s side have got one back for Octoberââ¬â¢s 5-1 defeat against the Magpies after an ecstatic away dressing room at Upton Park celebrated a stunning turn of events. The Sunderland Player of the Season told the Echo: ââ¬ÅEveryone was absolutely buzzing that weââ¬â¢d finished above Newcastle. ââ¬ÅThey did us earlier in the season and we only got a draw at our place. ââ¬ÅBut now weââ¬â¢ve set it right. To finish above them in the league is a massive achievement for us, especially when it means we finish in the top 10 ââ¬â it just makes it that little bit sweeter. ââ¬ÅIââ¬â¢m absolutely delighted for everyone at the club. We set our standards to finish in the top half and weââ¬â¢ve done that, even though it might only be by goal difference. ââ¬ÅIââ¬â¢m so pleased for the manager and staff. Itââ¬â¢s time for them to put their feet up and go again next year. ââ¬ÅThe fans will be buzzing and the changing room was amazing. It said everything about what weââ¬â¢re all about.ââ¬Â Bardsley was impressed with the contributions of all three Sunderland goalscorers at Upton Park as the Black Cats notched a second successive away victory. Once Bolo Zenden had handed Sunderland a 17th minute lead, the Black Cats never looked in danger against a West Ham side who displayed a chronic lack of fight. Stephane Sessegnonââ¬â¢s third goal in a Black Cats shirt and Cristian Riverosââ¬â¢ first for the club saw Sunderland coast to victory while more dramatic events took place elsewhere. ââ¬ÅI thought it was a tremendous performance,ââ¬Â added Bardsley, used at right-back with Jack Colback switching to left-back. ââ¬ÅIn the first half, we were a bit too comfortable at times and gave silly possession away. But Sessegnon was magnificent and Bolo Zenden was a pleasure to watch. ââ¬ÅAs soon as we got the second one, we were in full control. The goals Cristian and Stephane got were two good ones. ââ¬ÅStephaneââ¬â¢s found his feet and next year heââ¬â¢ll be massive for us
Not me kidda. I like what I read this morning on tha back pages and the league tables and as you know so well lads, the league table doesnt lie?
Some can read Cest but none of them can spell, judging by the posts on their site we could be witnessing another boycoutt.