The English Football Thread

right-track · 01-27-2010, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojopinuk

I saw the goals but obviously didnt see the game. I was watching paint dry over on Sky Sports 2. A great result for you lot tonight after the first leg.

They'll be no prisoners at work tomorrow!

Bring on the Villa!

jackhammer · 01-27-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by right-track

They'll be no prisoners at work tomorrow!

Bring on the Villa!

I look forward to it young man

Bulldog · 01-30-2010, 12:04 PM

I'm officially starting to lose faith in the job Martinez is doing at Wigan now. Good performance against Everton, but we're simply not getting results, which leads me to think that whatever he's trying to do isn't working and the only answer is the sack the chap. Basically, I'll be very worried if things don't improve over the next few games

Either that, or he'd better bring in a bloody good striker before the transfer window shuts, which I seriously doubt he will do.

Mojo · 01-31-2010, 11:14 AM

Thats how i feel too. Im still happy with Steve Bruce and he needs time but were on such a bad run and he's still trying to find the right line up which isnt helping. We need another good striker though, better wide players and full backs mainly and so far he's only brought in a Championship defender.

Mojo · 02-01-2010, 04:48 AM

Make or break time tonight i think. Stoke this evening is the first of 3 crucial games and i think it all depends on the outcome of these games as to whether Sunderland can turn their season around. If we haven't picked up at least 6 points before Arsenal on the 20th February then i think were gonna be in the bottom 3 for sure and it's gonna be hard to get out of it.

Monday, 1 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Stoke, 20:00

Saturday, 6 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Wigan, 15:

Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Portsmouth v Sunderland, 19:45

Bulldog · 02-01-2010, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojopinuk

If we haven't picked up at least 6 points before Arsenal on the 20th February then i think were gonna be in the bottom 3 for sure and it's gonna be hard to get out of it.

Is basically exactly how I feel about my lot's next 3...

Saturday, 6 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Sunderland v Wigan, 15:00

Tuesday, 9 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Stoke, 19:45

Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Barclays Premier League
Wigan v Bolton, 20:00

All followed by Spurs making the trip to Wigan. Given that the best striker we could sign was Victor Moses from Palace, I'm not really very confident to say the least.

Mojo · 02-01-2010, 03:03 PM

Well you lot are in with a good chance now mate to get a bit of distance. All we managed at home to Stoke tonight was a point and its you lot next.

loveissucide · 02-01-2010, 03:05 PM

Whilst City may have crashed ignomiously out of the league cup, on current form a Top 4 place remains an entirely realistic target.

right-track · 02-01-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loveissucide

Whilst City may have crashed ignomiously out of the league cup, on current form a Top 4 place remains an entirely realistic target.

Mojo · 02-02-2010, 05:03 AM

While i recoignise that Man City are likely to be there or there abouts at the end of the season and their goal should definitely be a top 4 finish i'm more inclined to go for Spurs right now. I think Villa are in with a real chance as well.

01-31-2010, 11:14 AM	#2254 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Thats how i feel too. Im still happy with Steve Bruce and he needs time but were on such a bad run and he's still trying to find the right line up which isnt helping. We need another good striker though, better wide players and full backs mainly and so far he's only brought in a Championship defender. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

02-01-2010, 04:48 AM	#2255 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Make or break time tonight i think. Stoke this evening is the first of 3 crucial games and i think it all depends on the outcome of these games as to whether Sunderland can turn their season around. If we haven't picked up at least 6 points before Arsenal on the 20th February then i think were gonna be in the bottom 3 for sure and it's gonna be hard to get out of it. Monday, 1 February 2010 Barclays Premier League Sunderland v Stoke, 20:00 Saturday, 6 February 2010 Barclays Premier League Sunderland v Wigan, 15: Tuesday, 9 February 2010 Barclays Premier League Portsmouth v Sunderland, 19:45 __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

02-01-2010, 03:03 PM	#2257 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Well you lot are in with a good chance now mate to get a bit of distance. All we managed at home to Stoke tonight was a point and its you lot next. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

02-01-2010, 03:05 PM	#2258 (permalink)
loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	Whilst City may have crashed ignomiously out of the league cup, on current form a Top 4 place remains an entirely realistic target. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

02-02-2010, 05:03 AM	#2260 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	While i recoignise that Man City are likely to be there or there abouts at the end of the season and their goal should definitely be a top 4 finish i'm more inclined to go for Spurs right now. I think Villa are in with a real chance as well. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

01-30-2010, 12:04 PM	#2253 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I'm officially starting to lose faith in the job Martinez is doing at Wigan now. Good performance against Everton, but we're simply not getting results, which leads me to think that whatever he's trying to do isn't working and the only answer is the sack the chap. Basically, I'll be very worried if things don't improve over the next few games Either that, or he'd better bring in a bloody good striker before the transfer window shuts, which I seriously doubt he will do.