SO16_Saint Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 Both teams come in to this game off the back of good, confidence building wins. Saints have not played well against Sunderland in any of the last 3 or 4 games, home or away - cup or league. They seem to be our bogey team currently. I would like to go for an away win, but would happily take a point right now. Heart - 2-1 win Head 1-1 draw COYR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 A couple of months ago, this would have been an away banker, and we really should've got more than a point against them at home. Now Sunderland are a different proposition, and they had an important win against Fulham away today. I can see this being tough, but as long as we start strongly, with a team similar to todays, we can win it. A home win for Sunderland wouldn't be a shock - if I were going to bet on it, I'd go draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 Will be very tough. Can see us losing. Hope we don't though. Boruc; Clyne Fonte Lovren Shaw; Cork Morgan; JRod Davis Lallana; Lambert Same as today. We are good enough to get a win there. Wouldn't be disappointed with a draw though! COUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 Hmmm, depends which team turns up, on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 I think this has got a draw written all over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 A draw would be a great result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 A draw would be a great result. Do the "we'll finish 17th" thing. Or the "41 points thing". Go on, do it!!!! Hilarious!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 11 January, 2014 Share Posted 11 January, 2014 Must win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Saint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 In a funny sort of way, might not be such a bad time to play them. Their fans will be expectant of another win after thumping Fulham and they're starting to show some improvement but they're around the bottom for a reason ultimately. Looking forward to this one (the early train journey not so much) and see no reason why we can't win up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 will be very tough 1-1 for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 (edited) will be very tough 1-1 for me This is one of the games we will play in the next few months where the opposition will want/need to win more than we will. If they have anything about them they should make it hard for us. MP's biggest challenge for the rest of the season is fighting against complacency. Luckily we're miles better than Sunderland and the pressure is all on them so 1-1 sounds about right. Edited 12 January, 2014 by CB Fry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Do the "we'll finish 17th" thing. Or the "41 points thing". Go on, do it!!!! Hilarious!!!!!!! Troll ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_Tony Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 I'd take a point. I'm a bit worried we might get stuck in 9th for the rest of the season, hopefully we can get a cup run going to keep things interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Fry Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Newcastle, with a City win today, will only be three ahead, and they are more than capable of going on a barren run like us. Eighth is still on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Newcastle, with a City win today, will only be three ahead, and they are more than capable of going on a barren run like us. Eighth is still on! shows how far ahead the top 7 are this season really. newcastle have been all the talk (like us a few months ago) and we have been on a poor run of results. we are only 3 points behind them as it stands. the fight for 8th is going to be epic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Would be great to have Victor back for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.comsaint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 To be honest, I can't see Sunlan scoring more than one goal in this game against a rearguard of Boruc, Clyne, Fonte, Loven & Shaw. I just can't see it. They thumped a very poor Fulham side yesterday (who are going down - without question), and although that was a great result, they will find us much more of a threat than Fulham. Anyone remember how poor they (Fulham) were at SMS? Providing our attacking threat is there for the 90 minutes, the back four & Boruc should be more than capable of making things hard for the home side. Added to that ; Sunlan go to Old Trafford on the following Wednesday for the return leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final with a slender lead, and may - just may - have one eye on that. 2-1 away win for Saints therefore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 the fight for 8th is going to be epic Yes it will be right up there with 1976,all the promotions ,1984 etc to tell the grandchildren about. Just hope we are not distracted from this quest by needless FA Cup progress... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Would be great to have Victor back for this one. MP said yesterday, Yeovil or Arsenal are more likely targets for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 MP said yesterday, Yeovil or Arsenal are more likely targets for him. Yeah seen that now, fair enough. Still capable of a result up there. Boruc makes such a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 In a funny sort of way, might not be such a bad time to play them. Their fans will be expectant of another win after thumping Fulham and they're starting to show some improvement but they're around the bottom for a reason ultimately. Looking forward to this one (the early train journey not so much) and see no reason why we can't win up there. Inclined to agree with you, that the expectation of their fans and timing may suit us , providing we don't concede in the first ten minutes and fall apart of course. They probably will have the semi-final in the back of their minds as well. I'd settle for a point, but we should be capable of all three. Nothing against Sunderland as a club, but it'll be good to beat any team managed by Gus the Dirty Dago cheat, so perhaps it'll be c'mon Dagenham & Lambert next Saturday. I'd take a point. I'm a bit worried we might get stuck in 9th for the rest of the season, hopefully we can get a cup run going to keep things interesting Yes, that will keep it interesting. The debate of 8th, 9th or 10th is a pretty meaningless one. Once we get to 40 points, if we are out of the cup then at that stage, its virtually preparing for next season already, unless we get back in contention for the Europa League, which at the moment seems unlikely and no one really wants anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammysaint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Massive game for Sunderland at home back to back wins will most likely take them out of the bottom 3, but also for us a win could take us 10 points clear of 11th and that gap allows us to if we need it, to focus on the FA Cup should beat Yeovil and get to the serious stages of the comp. Would love for us to be 9th or 8th and in the draw for the 5th round of the FA Cup, would show great progress we have made under MoPo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbert Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Troll ! Skate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFSFC Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Ramirez in for Rodriguez. That would be my only change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicestersaint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 A win for Saints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Who? Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 We should win this game. Sunderland home form is terrible with only 7 points! We do have a habit of drawing or losing against Sunderland though. One of my best mates is a Sunderland fan and I have not had much of a chance to gloat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Fingers crossed 3 points, the earlier we get to safety the more we can fully concentrate on the Cup and blooding in more youth. If we can minimise any injuries in our first teamers for cup games then we've a fair chance of going a long way. Silverware is what it's all about, that trophy cabinet is looking pretty bare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 the Makems seem fairly confident about this one and given their form i guess they're right to be. Personally for me i'm going with a draw. Though i can see either side shading it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick1976.4.38 Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 would take a draw,poyet is slowly getting them on track gut feeling,they will win,2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Dig Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Sunderland will be inconsistant all season. Confident of a win here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasgow_Saint Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Sunderland will be inconsistant all season. Confident of a win here. Agreed. Sunderland havent won two league games in a row since April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomobz Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Their away win yesterday will give them confidence but it was only to a very poor relegation favourite. Would love to beat Gus and kick on another good run. 2-1 to the mighty saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalek2003 Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Skate Troll x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Ramirez in for Rodriguez. That would be my only change Wouldn't be mine. Jay is essential away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuncanRG Posted 12 January, 2014 Share Posted 12 January, 2014 Wouldn't be mine. Jay is essential away from home. Agreed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Munster Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 0-2 to us. Gus will then have a fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Wouldn't be mine. Jay is essential away from home. Was going to say the same thing. We need him for quick counter attacks. Personally I'd go unchanged from West Brom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian lord Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 2-1 score, either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alejam Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Is Osvaldo back for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Is Osvaldo back for this one? Final game of his ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 I'll take a draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derry Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 I think people are reading too much into the win at Fulham. Fulham created chances but didn't put them away, Johnson's hat trick, (free kick, penalty and he wouldn't out pace Shaw like he did Riise. Our defence is far superior to Fulham's as we saw in our Fulham game. I think it will be a tight game and provided we keep it tight with our defensive six we will make chances and could win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 A professional 0-2 away win for me. Our first choice back five is now available and the midfield three should be good enough to shield them against a team who have a dreadful home record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igsey Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Premier League @premierleague 18m Chris Foy has been appointed referee for Sunderland v Southampton on Saturday 18 January #SUNSOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanimal Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Realise this game is on BT Sports TV, worth the effort getting it signed up! Also means can see all the games in January now and avoid a very long trip up north. COYB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fez Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Premier League @premierleague 18m Chris Foy has been appointed referee for Sunderland v Southampton on Saturday 18 January #SUNSOU One of the better refs... I think he did our 1:1 at Stoke and 2:3 home to Spurs. I don't remember any real clangers. Others probably will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Wayman Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 A good win for Sunderland as Poyet continues to knit a silk purse at the Stadium of Light. This will not be easy for us especially as they are a bunch of old fashioned fighters and we can't seem to be able to score goals. It could be a dire 0-0 affair but there is always the chance of a freak or careless goal in there somewhere in this type of match. I'll go for a 0-0 but fear a 1-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 One of the better refs... I think he did our 1:1 at Stoke and 2:3 home to Spurs. I don't remember any real clangers. Others probably will... He reffed the shocker up at St James Pk last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVSaint Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 Mauricio Pochettino @MoPoch - Puedes quedarte con nosotros? @guspoyet #SUNSOU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelpie Posted 13 January, 2014 Share Posted 13 January, 2014 I'd take a point. I'm a bit worried we might get stuck in 9th for the rest of the season, hopefully we can get a cup run going to keep things interesting We are where we are because we haven't beaten the teams above, except only one. And we also find it difficult to beat teams below sometimes. As somebody has said they will now be fighting for their lives and have had time, like Sunderland, to improve. It is very important that the team sees that 8th place is a real possibility if we win. Then we must have a plan for catching up the next twelve point to get in the mix again. We can do it, but not if we are content with a midtable position. Nothing stays the same. We either go up, or we cede places. Saints have gotta have belief and ambition again! On Saturday we did not play with much confidence in the first half. West Brom wanted the ball more than we did. This must not happen at Sunderland. A complacent Saints will be disaster. A fighting Saints will set us on the upward road again. Beautiful football is useless if we don't dominate the Sunderland box. We have to come out of the traps fast and graft for the win. Then 2-1 Saints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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