Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Middlesbrough FC - Saturday 21st September 2024 - KO 12:30

[Gil T Azell]

Haway lads, I am not having this defence of the Hume tackle at all. I love the lad, and his tackling is part of the reason, but that yesterday was a shocker in my book. Should have been red.

It is over the ball, at full pace, and has that horrible scissor action where he wraps the player up. Their lad cannot possibly get out of the way or ride it. It is the sort of tackle that can do serious damage. I dont believe it was malucious, but it was dangerous and we got one from the ref on that occassion, as poor as he was elsewhere in the game.

I cannot recall Carrick saying Dan Neils wasnt a sending off last season. Fk it we got away with one although personally I didnt think it was a red.

 

[Montysoptician]

Just finished watching the full 90, we are a bloody good, well drilled team with talented individuals throughout.

I found it difficult to assess the game yesterday because of my nerves at the possession we conceded and the amount of the ball Middlesbrough had, but watching it today with the benefit of knowing the score, our game plan was obvious and made Boro look like a team of plodders. There were brilliant performances throughout our team, the back four hardly put a foot wrong and the work that the central midfield, wide men and Mayenda got through was incredible. I get that it’s easy to say that after a win. but to limit a team to one shot on target and only one clear cut chance shows that Le Bris’ game plan worked a treat.

I thought Hume’s tackle was poor but I also felt that the way Latte Lath came in was dodgy, jumping in with a two footed block.

Our shape in and out of possession is interesting, 4-3-3 with the ball and 4-4-2 without. Out of possession Roberts and Mundle tucking in and Rigg joining Mayenda for the initial press.

It’s almost impossible for me to pick a MotM, it could have been anyone of half a dozen but personally Jobe stood out. He covered every blade of grass, made some great tackles and turned defence into attack so easily.

As an aside. every day is a school day for me, at the game I couldn’t understand why Hume and/or Mepham were allowed to continue without leaving the field after treatment when they collided with each other. I read the Laws of the Game today and if it’s a clash between team mates they don’t have to. I never knew that.

 

[Gil T Azell]

Thinking ahead if we keep on playing the way we are and we keep up there at the top anyone fearful someone will come in for Reggie?

 

[SourPatch2]

Thinking ahead if we keep on playing the way we are and we keep up there at the top anyone fearful someone will come in for Reggie?

I'd rather we were fearful of him being poached than wanting him sacked! Same with players really, if they are getting interest from clubs above us then we are doing something right

 

[cumbrianmackem]

As an aside Cardiff have sacked their manager

 

[TopCat.]

As an aside Cardiff have sacked their manager

No surprises there. Poor side and the fans seem to be supportive of the change but not expecting any improvements

 

[David Moyes' Stupid Face]

Thinking ahead if we keep on playing the way we are and we keep up there at the top anyone fearful someone will come in for Reggie?

Not really. If it happens it will be at the end of the season and will mean we've been promoted

 

[Smug in Boots]

Love it! However,am I alone in thinking we should sing another verse....always seems too short to me...and would surely build the atmosphere more?
At Anfield,for example,YNWA goes on for yonks and surely intimidates the opposition more?

TBH it's mainly Gerry & the Pacemakers except the first and last bits

 

[Smug in Boots]

Just finished watching the full 90, we are a bloody good well drilled team with talented individuals throughout.

I found it difficult to assess the game yesterday because of my nerves at the possession we conceded and the amount of the ball Middlesbrough had, but watching it today with the benefit of knowing the score, our game plan was obvious and made Boro look like a team of plodders. There were brilliant performances throughout our team, the back four hardly put a foot wrong and the work that the central midfield, wide men and Mayenda got through was incredible. I get that it’s easy to say that after a win. but to limit a team to one shot on target and only one clear cut chance shows that Le Bris’ game plan worked a treat.

I thought Hume’s tackle was poor but I also felt that the way Latte Lath came in was dodgy, jumping in with a two footed block.

Our shape in and out of possession is interesting, 4-3-3 with the ball and 4-4-2 without. Out of possession Roberts and Mundle tucking in and Rigg joining Mayenda for the initial press.

It’s almost impossible for me to pick a MotM, it could have been anyone of half a dozen but personally Jobe stood out. He covered every blade of grass, made some great tackles and turned defence into attack so easily.

As an aside. every day is a school day for me, at the game I couldn’t understand why Hume and/or Mephan were allowed to continue without leaving the field after treatment when they collided with each other. I read the Laws of the Game today and if it’s a clash between team mates they don’t have to. I never knew that.

Thankfully most of the crowd have grasped that this isn't the 1970's when we had to 'get into them and f*ck them up'

Yesterday, most people appreciated what we were doing and there were only a few shouts of 'push out' and 'get the ball upfield' ...

... it's not easy because RLB is changing tactics almost every game, we expected a high press but obviously so did Boro.

In the first minute their defence had the ball and were clueless when we stood watching them stand on the ball

 

[Robref62]

Oh come on, that is not a block with the thigh man. Seriously. He has gone in at pace, gone off his feet so he cant control his body weight or motion. His leg goes over the top of the ball and into the opponent. The rest of his body follows through.

The scissor motion is clear in my opinion too. As his left legs takes the player out his right legs swings around behind the player contacting him again because Trai is off his feet and has little control over his body weight or motion.

Not a red for me, yellow at most. Possibly the mythical orange if you wanna go there.

 

[vic9]

Forgot to record the match, anybody got good footage of the Hume tackle, haven’t seen it yet , didn’t look too bad in the flesh

 

[Smug in Boots]

Forgot to record the match, anybody got good footage of the Hume tackle, haven’t seen it yet , didn’t look too bad in the flesh

The highlights, extended highlights and full 90 minutes are posted earlier mate.

 

[vic9]

Hi Diane, I need to ask you a favour but un


The highlights, extended highlights and full 90 minutes are posted earlier mate.

 

[vic9]

Hi Diane, I need to ask you a favour but un


The highlights, extended highlights and full 90 minutes are posted earlier mate.

 

[TopClub]

Hi Diane, I need to ask you a favour but un


The highlights, extended highlights and full 90 minutes are posted earlier mate.

Just watched the full 90 and Danny was definite on yellow and not red for Trai.
I wish they could flash up who has been booked on the big screens. I thought Rigg and not Roberts was booked first half.

 

[vic9]

Just watched the full 90 and Danny was definite on yellow and not red for Trai.
I wish they could flash up who has been booked on the big screens. I thought Rigg and not Roberts was booked first half.

Same here marra, thought Rigg was booked first half and thought he was off in the second half

 

[vic9]

Had a good look at Hume’s tackle and don’t think it’s red, very hard tackle mind, but as someone pointed out when you look closely Latte goes in double footed and half hearted

 

[Smug in Boots]

Had a good look at Hume’s tackle and don’t think it’s red, very hard tackle mind, but as someone pointed out when you look closely Latte goes in double footed and half hearted

From the moment he realised he wasn't winning the ball he decided to make the tackle look as bad as possible ...

... he's a dirty little cheat whereas Hume is honest and goes in to win the ball, not hurt the man.

Any can anyone tell me why Clarke wasn't booked for the tackle when Mundle hit the post?

If it was inside the area it would've been a yellow for certain.

 

[Wayne the Punk]

Just watched the full 90 and Danny was definite on yellow and not red for Trai.
I wish they could flash up who has been booked on the big screens. I thought Rigg and not Roberts was booked first half.

Carrick got Roberts booked, jumping up and down on the touchline right in front of the ref, 2 headed geordie cry baby

 

[Smug in Boots]

Just watched the full 90 and Danny was definite on yellow and not red for Trai.
I wish they could flash up who has been booked on the big screens. I thought Rigg and not Roberts was booked first half.

Good point mate, same confusion when Neil was sent off against Burnley.