The officially official Sunderland v City Thread.

[Chad]

Given
Bridge
Lescott
Kompany
Richards

Barry
NDJ
Zaba

Bellamy
Tevez
SWP

[cityPinoy_fc]

Given
Bridge
Lescott
Kompany
Richards

Barry
NDJ
Zaba

Bellamy
Tevez
SWP

thanks mate like the line up

[Chad]

Subs:

Taylor, Toure, Sylvinho, RSC, A Johnson, Vieira and Ireland

[MARKMAKAVELI]

Shit defensive team again.

It's not about whether we win or lose, I'm just pissed off with this shit, negative approach.

[Vantage]

To the tune of our song.

Steve Bruuuuuuuuce, has got a big fat head, has got a big fat head, has got a big fat head.

Blunderland won't be able to cope with us today.

[xavi6]

Shit defensive team again.

It's not about whether we win or lose, I'm just pissed off with this shit, negative approach.

Indeed.

No need for Zab in midfield with no Cana or Cattermole for them. Jinky should be in there instead for a flat 4-4-2.

[The Original Special One]

I'm worried about this one.

We need a win to keep up with Spurs, tomake Villa regret drawing yesterday, and to put extra pressure on Pool.

Queue a spectacular defeat.

Tony Cascarino predicted a Sunderland win
(even advised people to put money on it!)

[Tokyo Blue]

I would not have changed the team radically from the one that put four past Chelsea on their own patch. Johnson didn't do particularly well in that game and SWP made a goal, so one logical change and the rest as it was.

Come on City.

[Beefymcfc]

Good team to be going away with. A strong defence with Gareth or Zab able to get forward and assist 3 attack minded players, whom 2 of are not scared of putting themselves around.

Right team for the job I think and good to see Shaun starting.

[Tokyo Blue]

Tony Cascarino predicted a Sunderland win
(even advised people to put money on it!)

The same Tony Cascarino that played alongside steve bruce at Gillingham? Hmmm. Wishful thinking perhaps.

[Mark (Blue Army)]

COME ON CITY!!!!

[shawzy]

Hmm 4-5-1 with Zaba, De Jong and Barry in the heart of MF. Looks like were going to soak up and break up there attack and catch them on the break..Bit negative if you ask me but i hope Mancini has got this right.

[Beefymcfc]

Anyone read the piece from Taggart where he said that Bruce needs to prove himself for the 'Big' job, by beating us today!?!

[shawzy]

Anyone read the piece from Taggart where he said that Bruce needs to prove himself for the 'Big' job, by beating us today!?!

Note read it bud but thats a fair compliment to us.

[shawzy]

WTF was that all about

[Mark (Blue Army)]

FFS dive Given!!!

[dikdik]

wtf do we keep hoofing up the middle when we have such speed on the wings?!!
I'm only asking....

[xavi6]

Some start

[mr_nool]

For fuck's sake!

[Beanieboy]

oh dear.......nice header