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Other than Greaves and Delap, the starting XI got us up and we gave it a real good go for an hour. We certainly didn't disgrace ourselves on opening day.
Sunderland potential v last prem season lineup on 23:16 - Aug 12 by pointofblue
Other than Greaves and Delap, the starting XI got us up and we gave it a real good go for an hour. We certainly didn't disgrace ourselves on opening day.
Didnt disgrace but its a great comparison for how much better prepared we are
We may still lose opening games. But for the season its much better placed.
Sunderland potential v last prem season lineup on 07:50 - Aug 13 by GlasgowBlue
The back 4 against Sunderland will be the same as the one that started against Rayo Vallecano imo.
More than likely, really hope that Leif can push on a bit in the prem this year from a defensive viewpoint and also that people get on the end of his crosses. His underlying attacking stats were great but counts for nothing if ball doesn't go in the net. Also hope one of the holders can fill in for him when he bombs on.
If we can get this right with him and Maeda down the left it could be key to our survival.
To survive, I think we will need equal quality from the bench because I feel that is where we failed last time in the sense that we often did quite well with the starting line-up but came a cropper when other teams were able to change the game by bringing on class from the bench.
I think Jack Clarke fits the bill but can understand why O'Neil seems to want more.
Sunderland potential v last prem season lineup on 23:58 - Aug 12 by FrimleyBlue
Didnt disgrace but its a great comparison for how much better prepared we are
We may still lose opening games. But for the season its much better placed.
Far better. Mainly because we weren't in the best position to make the most of the opportunity the Premier League gave us in the transfer market. The fact most of those players are being moved on or are going to be back ups at best speaks volumes.