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Saints trying to pass the ball into the net.

Adams needs to calm down.

Fraser given offside even when a Sunderland player last played the ball. One of those days.

When their 'keeper screws up the ball bobbles past the post. One of those days.

Bazunu saves!

I suspect that Holgate would welcome getting hauled off and substituted.

This is a joke.

Almost conceded from our kick off.

Fraser & Adams on.

Every team playing Saints simply will be given the instruction to shoot on sight. Virtually every shot on target is almost guaranteed to result in a goal. Has a team ever gone a whole season without managing even one clean sheet?

I thought Saints looked well up for it - for the first 30 seconds.

I suppose this is referred to as a wake up call.

Another long distance shot goes through the 'keeper. Just after Holgate gives it away.

Saints corners looking dangerous - for us.

Really need a goal back before half time. Not looking likely though.

Sunderland just strolling through Saints midfield. Dangerous free kick.

Saints not looking particularly dangerous, except in defence.

Should have had a penalty.

Plenty of time left. Trouble is it's only Sunderland that look like scoring. Should have been 3.

My fears are being realised. A 'keeper should save that.

Well that was an exciting first minute. Are we planning to defend at all?

That's another worrying pointer. 😬

Strong squad. Competition for places. Transfer window closed. Confidence high. So why am I half expecting a defeat? 😐

Nope. Just the usual gossip all day.

A win when not playing particularly well is the sort of thing that promotion contenders do.