Lawro and Degenerate predictions v RAGS

[Wonderwall]

Derby weekend and Lawro has reverted to type, I like it and feel reassured when Lawro does that. Merson also thinks we will edge it, his wisdom knows no bounds and his amazing words are written below!

Lawro's opponent for this weekend's Premier League fixtures is former world champion athlete Steve Cram. As the BBC's chief athletics commentator, Cram will be covering this week's World Indoor Championships in the United States. But, as a die-hard Sunderland fan, he will also be following updates from Sunday's north-east derby at St James' Park.

Lawro says

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35798388

I have nothing but sympathy for Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany because his latest calf injury must have left him wondering what on earth can he do to get it sorted.

It has happened so many times to him, he has got an inherent weakness and I am seriously concerned about his career.

The injury that forced Nicolas Otamendi off against Dynamo Kiev looked a lot less serious - a dislocated shoelace, I think. On behalf of the centre-halves' union, I was embarrassed for him.

City will be lying in wait for Manchester United, though, because Louis van Gaal's side have to deal with their Europa League tie with Liverpool on Thursday night.

The likes of Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero and David Silva are big-game players for City and I would expect them to make the difference.

Lawro's prediction: 2-0
Cram's prediction: City are in a better place at the moment and I think it will be a fairly comfortable day for them. 2-0

Merson says

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/ ... wear-derby

Manchester City have to win this game! It's all becoming very tight in the race for the top four and Manuel Pellegrini's men are really struggling at the moment. The injuries to Vincent Kompany and Nicolas Otamendi are a big blow, however, I see home advantage being key in this game. Manchester United also have injury problems and a tough game against Liverpool won't help their chances. I see City just edging this one 2-1.

PAUL PREDICTS: 2-1 (Sky Bet's odds: 15/2)

[dave watson's perm]

Lawro predicts his beloved Dippers to lose to Southampton

[Hutch's Shoulder]

Lawro predicts his beloved Dippers to lose to Southampton

A typo surely?

Hope he's right about us.

[nottsblue]

Can't see a clean sheet to be honest. Thus we need at least two to win. Seeing as how we are at home and the rags played Thursday I'd go balls out attack with Sterling on the right. He will tear Blind a new bum hole.

[South Stand Balti]

Wtf?? Lawro belittling the Otter. I admired the Otter's attempt to carry on playing on Tuesday night. I don't think there is any need to be embarrassed for him the cheeky git. Didn't Lawro say Balo was a bad apple who should be ditched by City then hail him as a world class signing at the Dippers. Prick

[john@staustell]

Lawro is just a waste of space and an air thief.

Merson is getting better as time goes on, pretty entertaining tbh. It's taken about 15 years so far, so by the time he's 98 he'll have cracked it. No pun intended