Oh what a wonderful thing hindsight is! Thought the ref was crap today, but after watching MotD, have to concede that he got a few decisions right! Still think the ref was crap (for both teams, not just Swansea!), but have to admit that some of his decisions were spot on! Really feel for Neil Taylor after a horrible injury; but it was a rash challenge, and no malicious intent from Gardner! The Sunderland fans did not boo Taylor, and applauded him off the field! Chico's sending off WAS a sending off! Great player for us, but have said from the start that he would give us a few 'heart in mouth' moments! Think he has watched a few too many Bruce Lee films; minimal contact on Saha - but could have taken his head off! I was very vocal in my criticism of the referee but, after watching it on MotD, have to admit I was totally wrong! Clear red card!
Having said all that, was really impressed with the steel we showed after going down to 10 men; think we will learn far more from this game than the previous two 'comfortable' victories! Really bossed the game when down to 10! On this performance I think we will be fine; and also think Sunderland will prosper under MON! Was a very good, very competitive game that neither team deserved to lose!
A draw was a fair result - good luck for the rest of the season Mackems!
Having said all that, was really impressed with the steel we showed after going down to 10 men; think we will learn far more from this game than the previous two 'comfortable' victories! Really bossed the game when down to 10! On this performance I think we will be fine; and also think Sunderland will prosper under MON! Was a very good, very competitive game that neither team deserved to lose!
A draw was a fair result - good luck for the rest of the season Mackems!

