Sunderland

[Pilgrim61]

I remember Wotton scoring a brilliant driven free kick (was it?) in a win against Sunderland in our first season in the Championship. Was in the first minute at the Devonport End from a tight angle near the Grandstand. Smashed it in. Wotton was the top scorer that season. HP was packed to rafters that day too.

Yeah remember that- foot like a traction engine and the keeper was expecting a cross, not knowing Wottsy couldnt cross for toffees.

Brilliant goal. Did Steve Crawford get the other in 2-1 win - a 1 on 1 if I remember. Same today with Carey and Freddie!

 

[Age of reason]

Very sad.

Sad that after travelling the length of the country almost , they’ve got the nerve to go to the pub?

 

[Balham Green]

Very sad.

Sad that after travelling the length of the country almost , they’ve got the nerve to go to the pub?

Sad that they are drinking at 8 in the morning.

 

[GreenThing]

Very sad.

Sad that after travelling the length of the country almost , they’ve got the nerve to go to the pub?

Sad that they are drinking at 8 in the morning.

As long as they behave themselves, they’re welcome to start drinking whenever they like.

 

[Biggs]

I’m looking forward to this, prefer matches with a decent away attendance

It’s interesting that Sunderland are being cast as a big club, they’re not

Yes, they are.

48,000 capacity stadium, almost 30k average attendance in the Championship, and historically the 14th most successful club in England (above Leeds and West Ham).

Are they Barcelona or Manchester United? No, but they’re a huge club at this level.

 

[Guiri Green]

Very sad.

Sad that after travelling the length of the country almost , they’ve got the nerve to go to the pub?

Sad that they are drinking at 8 in the morning.

As long as they behave themselves, they’re welcome to start drinking whenever they like.

Don't forget, that to anyone North of Bristol, coming all the way down here counts as a Continental holiday.

 

[Balham Green]

Very sad.

Sad that after travelling the length of the country almost , they’ve got the nerve to go to the pub?

Sad that they are drinking at 8 in the morning.

As long as they behave themselves, they’re welcome to start drinking whenever they like.

Yep. Still sad though. And of course a very clear link between excess alcohol and NOT behaving.

 

[JannerinCardiff]

I’m looking forward to this, prefer matches with a decent away attendance

It’s interesting that Sunderland are being cast as a big club, they’re not

Yes, they are.

48,000 capacity stadium, almost 30k average attendance in the Championship, and historically the 14th most successful club in England (above Leeds and West Ham).

Are they Barcelona or Manchester United? No, but they’re a huge club at this level.

I read somewhere that they had an 83million wage budget last year - they are massive compared to us.