[Archived] The Sunderland Preview

[jny]

Why is Benni not playing - he looks to have shown good form in the last few weeks and we need someone other than Robbo for firepower and im sorry but Fowler just i'snt up to the job

[gumboots]

That's pretty heartless.

True though. the guy's a professional footballer. Most people need a few days off when people really close to them die and some take a bit longer so for someone you were hardly an item with surely you can put it to one side even though the circumstances wer tragic and get on with your job. and if it's not that what is it?

[RibbleValleyRover]

Err… an interesting team selection for tonight. By the looks of it Ince sees the league game as more of a priority, a view I can understand.

Good to see Zurab getting another start and it will be interesting to see how the partnership with Samba works out.

In terms of midfield we are looking a bit weak, Mokoena is going to need to have a solid game you feel. With some pace on either flank it will be interesting to see if they can get some decent service into Derbs or Fowler.

It’s vital we play the ball into Fowler’s feet and not punt the ball long and in the air.

Is the Santa Cruz, Roque’s brother? If so I’ve heard he has been playing well for the reserves with a few goals and assists.

I'll be listening to the game on radio lancs, 103.9fm

[jny]

Why is Benni not playing - he looks to have shown good form in the last few weeks and we need someone other than Robbo for firepower and im sorry but Fowler just i'snt up to the job

*isn't sorry

Anyone know the 1st team lineup cheers

[almuncle]

True though. the guy's a professional footballer. Most people need a few days off when people really close to them die and some take a bit longer so for someone you were hardly an item with surely you can put it to one side even though the circumstances wer tragic and get on with your job. and if it's not that what is it?

Maybe Keane's decided to sign him in January after all, and doesn't want him injured.Is he already cup-tied?

[frosty]

Sky Sports website says it's Roque on the bench, not Julio.

[bennyboyt11]

underland: Fulop, Bardsley, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Collins, Henderson, Whitehead, Richardson, Malbranque, Cisse, Jones. Subs: Colgan, Tainio, Diouf, Murphy, Leadbitter, Reid, Kay.

Blackburn: Robinson, Simpson, Khizanishvili, Samba, Olsson, Kerimoglu, Derbyshire, Mokoena, Treacy, Fowler, Haworth. Subs: Brown, Ooijer, Warnock, Nelsen, Roque Santa Cruz, Villanueva, Judge.

from sky sports

...who's kerimoglu?

[philipl]

Sunderland making a strong start.

[RibbleValleyRover]

By the sounds of it Sunderland have had most of the posession so far.

Howarth is taking on the sunderland left back and has beaten him a few times. Playing well so far by the sounds of it.

Most of our passes to the front two have been long and high in the air, a bit stupid really considering who we have up front.

[frosty]

underland: Fulop, Bardsley, Nosworthy, Ferdinand, Collins, Henderson, Whitehead, Richardson, Malbranque, Cisse, Jones. Subs: Colgan, Tainio, Diouf, Murphy, Leadbitter, Reid, Kay.

Blackburn: Robinson, Simpson, Khizanishvili, Samba, Olsson, Kerimoglu, Derbyshire, Mokoena, Treacy, Fowler, Haworth. Subs: Brown, Ooijer, Warnock, Nelsen, Roque Santa Cruz, Villanueva, Judge.

from sky sports

...who's kerimoglu?

Tugay.

[RibbleValleyRover]

I hope the result whatever it is, is settled in the 90 mins. Last thing we need is 30 mins of extra time.

[cn_barlow]

I hope the result whatever it is, is settled in the 90 mins. Last thing we need is 30 mins of extra time.

not sure about that. Most of their team will play on sat i think. i hope to god most of ours dont!!

[dopper69]

Just got in. What the hell is this team of Ince's? Wouldn't look out of place in the Championship bottom half on paper. Also, who the hell is Andrew Haworth??

[RibbleValleyRover]

Also, who the hell is Andrew Haworth??

http://www.rovers.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Res...~705374,00.html

"A winger who can operate on both flanks, an effective dribbler who can use his pace and trickery to beat players in the final third."

First time i have heard of him. By the sounds of it he has been playing pretty well so far.

[Tom]

Dodgy team, shows were Ince's priorities lie, nothing wrong with that in my opinion, be nice to go through but nicer not to risk any more injuries, good to blood a couple of youngsters as well.

[RibbleValleyRover]

On two yellows already, Treacy and Mokoena.

Just realised Nob Styles is the ref...

[bennyboyt11]

chelsea 1 - 0 burnley

drogba

[dopper69]

chelsea 1 - 0 burnley

drogba

Tht's very nice to hear.

[RibbleValleyRover]

Mokoena is going to be sent off. Already on a yellow and just pulled a Sunderland player's shirt in the box but the ref didn't see it.

Sunderland just hit the crossbar. Radio says Robbo with a save put it onto the bar!

[dopper69]

Sunderland just hit bar!

[92er]

Underside of the cross bar and very good clearance by Samba.

[American Rover12]

I wish I could watch this game. Stupid math class. We're not even learning anything new today just reviewing homework. Bah

[philipl]

It seems like Robinson is carrying on where he left off against Chelsea with a string of good saves. Mind you that double save by Fabianski at the end of the Arsenal v Wigan match last night was something special.

[bennyboyt11]

spurs 2 - 0 liverpool

pavleychenko (sp?)

fraizer campbell

[92er]

According to Alan Smart on Radio Lancs ( who is Alan Smart? ) Sunderland are out musculing us at every corner.