Sunderland AFC Vs Stoke City Official Sunderland Not606 Match Thread please log in to view this image Sunderland have a hard act to follow in the League Cup after their remarkable run last season, which saw them forget their Premier League struggles and record victories over Chelsea and Manchester United on the way to Wembley. Gus Poyet's side, who led against Manchester City in the final before eventually going down 3-1, find themselves without a league win this season and the manager is eager for the players who haven't been part of his plans so far to seize their chance against Stoke. "I think it's a good opportunity for a few players to show me that I've made a mistake and they should be playing; the ones who are going to make us win the game in the Premier League next week," said Poyet. Stoke, usually known for their strong home form, have found it hard going at the Britannia this season. Yet on their travels they are unbeaten - including a victory over Manchester City - and assistant manager Mark Bowen says they can continue that run at the Stadium of Light. "We are quite confident with our away form going forward," he said. "We will go to Sunderland with a positive outlook to try and win the game." Stadium Of Light please log in to view this image Match Apointments Referee:Mike Dean Assistants:John Brooks & Derek Eaton Fourth Official: Scott Duncan Sunderland Team News Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher is likely to miss out with a calf strain, while Emanuele Giaccherini and Ricardo Alvarez are also injury doubts. Manager Gus Poyet will make changes with Costel Pantilimon, Billy Jones and Sebastian Coates expected to feature. Stoke Team News Stoke manager Mark Hughes will be without striker Jonathan Walters with a calf injury. Defenders Marc Muniesa and Robert Huth and on-loan midfielder Oussama Assaidi could all be involved. Previous Round Sunderland please log in to view this image Stoke please log in to view this image Stats & Facts Head-to-head Stoke have won both of their previous matches against Sunderland in the League Cup. Their last meeting was a second-round tie in 1978, which Stoke won 2-0. Sunderland are unbeaten in their last 12 encounters with Stoke City on home soil (W7, D5), though all of these were in league competition. Sunderland Sunderland scored at least two goals in five of the seven matches they played in the League Cup last season. On their way to reaching Wembley they defeated three other Premier League teams - Southampton, Chelsea and Manchester United. Sunderland have only reached the fourth round of the League Cup four times in the last 11 seasons. Stoke City Stoke have reached the fourth round in the League Cup in five of the last six seasons. They have been knocked out by Premier League opposition in four of the previous five campaigns. Mark Hughes' side are unbeaten in three matches away from home this season (W1, D2). Betting http://www.oddschecker.com/football/english/league-cup/sunderland-v-stoke/winner Links http://www.safc.com/fans/visiting-fans Streaming http://www.wiziwig.tv/broadcast.php?matchid=282167&part=sports
Can imagine itll be a very similar team with maybe 1 or 2 changes but id make more. We need to give some of the fringe players a chance to stake their claim. Id go; -----------------Pantilimon----------------------- Jones-------Coates------Brown-------Van Aanholt -------------Bridcutt---Cattermole----------------- Buckley-----------Gomez-------------------Alvarez -------------------Altidore------------------------- 8 changes but still a potentially capable line up. And could put a rocket up a few who think they are guaranteed starters.
Wouldn't risk Alvarez me like, He's had a knock, I'd leave him till the weekend and give Mavrias a run out instead.
Our ticket office are a bunch of idiots!! Went to get mine, my dads, my brothers and 2 kids tickets. Put my card in the reader and it said "transaction complete... Please remove card" the lass behind the counter said "it hasn't gone through will you do it again?" You can imagine the reaction!! Got a written note saying that if it had taken the money then it'd be refunded. Tried again and it had barred my card. Also causing me to be unable to get my sons birthday present, Needless to say I'm a little pissed off!! But I have got the tickets for tomorrow after a close to blowing up in the ticket office moment!
Great thread, the other boards will be paying you to do their's soon I'd tried to get up for this but will have to make it Saturday ....... hopefully there'll be a stream. Poyet is till sorting things out, in his head, after a difficult end to the season and transfer window. After the horrendous time, when he first arrived, I can excuse him a little caution. I reckon we'll see a much more adventurous approach for this game.
It will be interesting to see how many of the tens of thousands who clamoured for cup final tickets turn up for this one.. No offence meant to fans who live out of the area..
Cash turnstiles Cash Turnstiles Tomorrow Sunderland AFC are in Capital One Cup action at the Stadium of Light tomorrow night at 7.45pm, as they take on Stoke City in the third round of the competition. Tickets are available priced at £15 for adults and £5 for supporters under 16 and over 65 years of age. Black Cats Bar tickets are £25. Cash turnstiles will be in operation and supporters can obtain concession tickets at the turnstiles for this game. The following turnstiles will be open from 6:15pm: · SOUTH WEST CORNER, 5, 6, 7, 8 · EAST STAND, 35, 36 · SOUTH EAST CORNER, 51, 52, 53, 54, · SOUTH STAND, 61, 62 The ticket office and collection points are expected to be busy and supporters collecting pre-purchased tickets are advised to arrive as early as possible to avoid queues or potential delays.
Last season's runners up Sunderland will be hoping to go one better this season, but will be without the injured Steven Fletcher. Emmanuele Giaccherini is also unlikely to play, though Sebastian Coates, Costel Pantilimon, Billy Jones, Liam Bridcutt, Will Buckley and Jordi Gomez all vying for a starting spot. Stoke visit the Stadium of Light looking to take a win, and will likely start with Marc Muniesa, Oussama Assaidi and Robert Huth amongst others. Jon Walters is highly unlikely to return.
Pity really as a 35k crowd tonight would be canny for this match. I'm going with my boy, my Dad, my Brother and his son. So there's 5 onto whatever the attendance would be without the family
I'm juggling large debt repayments with an anniversary weekend away and my next two Season card payments so just can't afford it. In fact if it wasn't for free lifts to the sol I'd have put my seat on stub-hub as can't even afford the train with my rail card, I'm really that skint till Christmas.
I think this is a very important game, we need to remeber how to win against PL opposition, it's a tough, close game but I fancy we will shade it. Have to say I'll be surprised if there's more than 25k, and as RAW says many of the stay aways will have been those whinging about not getting to Wembley. That said, I will openly admit I'm unable to attend tonight as I'm in the middle of recruitment, and will be interviewing, last one is 7pm, so will be close to 8 when I'm done.... I will take any insults or flak you wanna chuck, then ignore it, and get on with my day
