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[Astute]

Its mental how much its closed up though

Looked a few weeks back and the 3 in there looked nailed on

Been going to games for nearly 50 years now. Nothing surprises me anymore. Teams at the bottom play for their survival. They end up with a siege mentality. Teams being pulled into a relegation battle lose all confidence. Others look at sides near the bottom as an easy game. Then right near the end of the season tou have the sides with nothing to play for. They're already on the beach.

A team near the top end will fall away. A team in the relegation battle will pull clear of it. The hard part is working out which sides they are.

 

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[TomRad85]

For me, i know there are lots involved, but its 2 from 4 for 5th and 6th place

Albion
Coventry
Norwich
Hull

Preston, and yes I know we play them next week, but they will fall away. Their goal difference is minus 8 for a start, but they did the same this time last season and then fell away. They arent that good

Bristol City, Watford and Boro are too inconsistent. Could easily win 3 in a row but then not win in 5

And Sunderland always find a way to shag themselves, this time they'll be looking for manager number 3 this season


Out of the 4 for me, i really couldnt call it

I completely agree on the 4 fighting for 2 places

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[HadjiChippo]

Doubt it. A) they've no where near won promotion, B) they'll want to win the league, C) they'll be aiming to set records, D) they absolutely battered Middlesbrough.

Just saw the stats, 71% possession and 25 goal attempts to Boro’s 5. Don’t see many smash and grab wins like that.

Enzo might wanna consider reloading the save.

 

[PVA]

Oh dear

 

[HadjiChippo]

Oh dear

What’s that about? Trai Hume is one of their better players and doesn’t sound like he had a bad game today either?

Bizarre behaviour from a manager.

 

[Manchester_sky_blue]

What’s that about? Trai Hume is one of their better players and doesn’t sound like he had a bad game today either?

Bizarre behaviour from a manager.

Can never imagine Robins doing anything like that.

 

[HadjiChippo]

Can never imagine Robins doing anything like that.

Especially to a young player too, total wanker behaviour.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Nothing quite sums up this division like Bristol City smashing Southampton at home only to then lose to QPR, who themselves lost at Stoke in the same week.

Can't take any results in this league for granted, good or bad

 

[skyblueelephant76]

What’s that about? Trai Hume is one of their better players and doesn’t sound like he had a bad game today either?

Bizarre behaviour from a manager.

He was at fault for the blues winner. Gave away a freekick then turned his back and walked back as blues took a quick freekick and scored.

I can see why the manager wouldn't be happy with him but still pathetic behaviour.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Just love this guy but also, this video had me cracking up

 

[ovduk78]

Mark Venus in charge at Birmingham for next 7-8 weeks as Tony Mowbray has to take time off for a medical issue.

 

[SkyBlueSoul]

Mark Venus in charge at Birmingham for next 7-8 weeks as Tony Mowbray has to take time off for a medical issue.

Hope he's alright, rarely good when you have to have an immediate break for treatment after a health assessment.

 

[Danceswithhorses]

Just love this guy but also, this video had me cracking up

Agreed...what a star.
Especially high 'f*ck' count in this video lol

 

[chiefdave]

Mark Venus in charge at Birmingham for next 7-8 weeks as Tony Mowbray has to take time off for a medical issue.

Best wishes to Mowbray. Not good to need 8 weeks off immediately after a medical check.

On the bright side the fact they’re saying he’ll be back in 8 weeks rather than permanently stepping down must be a good sign

 

[fernandopartridge]

Just love this guy but also, this video had me cracking up

It's a case of 'be careful what you wish for' with Sunderland fans. Their forum was constantly on about getting rid of Mowbray.

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[Winny the Bish]

Best wishes to Mowbray. Not good to need 8 weeks off immediately after a medical check.

On the bright side the fact they’re saying he’ll be back in 8 weeks rather than permanently stepping down must be a good sign

How long do chemo/radiotherapy treatments go on for? Wishing Mowbray all the best.

 

[alexccfc99]

Mark Venus in charge at Birmingham for next 7-8 weeks as Tony Mowbray has to take time off for a medical issue.

I wouldn’t wish him on even that lot - a horrible, odious man who almost inflicted irreversible damage on this football club

Hope Mowbray makes a full recovery though

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It's a case of 'be careful what you wish for' with Sunderland fans. Their forum was constantly on about getting rid of Mowbray.

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I don’t think this guy was to be fair. But yes they do tend to have short memories

 

[SkyblueDad]

How long do chemo/radiotherapy treatments go on for? Wishing Mowbray all the best.

Where has it been said he’s on chemo/radiotherapy treatment.

 

[Winny the Bish]

Where has it been said he’s on chemo/radiotherapy treatment.

Was just asking because he's away for a set amount of time like 6-8 weeks and won't be coming back before then. Seemed like it could time up with treatment but I don't know how long they last.

 

[Gynnsthetonic]

Beale has been sacked at Sunderland just announced

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Micheal Beale has left Sunderland after just 8 games.

Ha ha, you couldn't make it up!

Beale needs to go back to being an Assistant for a while. Or a lower league club.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

Best job in the world football manager

 

[Ccfcisparks]

They aint half deluded. This is on about Steve Cooper.

 

[Terry Gibson's perm]

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They aint half deluded. This is on about Steve Cooper.

He must be waiting for a prem job but he could go to Sunderland just to top up the bank balance for a few weeks

 

[napolimp]

He must be waiting for a prem job but he could go to Sunderland just to top up the bank balance for a few weeks

Absolutely, wouldn't even look bad on a CV.

"why were you in this role for only 2 months... ah, sorry, I see now it was at Sunderland".

 

[rob9872]

Absolutely, wouldn't even look bad on a CV.

"why were you in this role for only 2 months... ah, sorry, I see now it was at Sunderland".

Laughing stock - becoming the new Watford

 

[shmmeee]

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They aint half deluded. This is on about Steve Cooper.

Hahaha they genuinely think they’re the biggest team outside the PL! They aren’t even the biggest team in the North East outside the PL

 

[fernandopartridge]

Micheal Beale has left Sunderland after just 8 games.

Ha ha, you couldn't make it up!

Beale needs to go back to being an Assistant for a while. Or a lower league club.

They over achieved last season with a better squad than they've got this year, yet sacked Mowbray and will be on at least their third manager since his sacking by the end of the season.

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[MikeyMoo]

Did you guys get a government alert text message last year telling you that you were the new manage of Watford club as well?

 

[Mcbean]

Just need someone to pop onto the Sunderland site and suggest that Clarke is Coventry bound

 

[baldy]

How long do chemo/radiotherapy treatments go on for? Wishing Mowbray all the best.

Chemotherapy/radiotherapy? How OTT - I've heard it's only a hernia

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

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They aint half deluded. This is on about Steve Cooper.

I think the club that won the top flight 8 years ago might have a bit more of a claim to fame than Sunderland, just a hunch

 

[Winny the Bish]

Chemotherapy/radiotherapy? How OTT - I've heard it's only a hernia

If that’s the case I’m very glad to hear it.

 

[baldy]

If that’s the case I’m very glad to hear it.

Well that's what I've heard but just thinking about it - six to eight weeks for a hernia seems excessive