20-02-2015, 14:54
Good match thread as usual Ska'd. Great stuff.
Although a point at the Stadium of Light wouldn't be sniffed at, a win would distance us a little from the bottom three. With Gamboa looking like getting a sniff of action and Mulumbu & Olsson nearing return, we have an 'embarassment of riches'. Lets hope TP can select the correct starting XI to take the three points.
Going back to the victory in 2004, I was at the game and remember the defence playing well, especially Sean Gregan who was outstanding on the day. Also remember Lee Hughes getting a very hard time from the Mackems while warming up during the game.
Got quite volatile outside the stadium after the match too, although I think it was the home support fighting amongst themselves because they were missing out on automatic promotion. To be fair to them, many wished us all the best in the Premiership.
Although a point at the Stadium of Light wouldn't be sniffed at, a win would distance us a little from the bottom three. With Gamboa looking like getting a sniff of action and Mulumbu & Olsson nearing return, we have an 'embarassment of riches'. Lets hope TP can select the correct starting XI to take the three points.
Going back to the victory in 2004, I was at the game and remember the defence playing well, especially Sean Gregan who was outstanding on the day. Also remember Lee Hughes getting a very hard time from the Mackems while warming up during the game.
Got quite volatile outside the stadium after the match too, although I think it was the home support fighting amongst themselves because they were missing out on automatic promotion. To be fair to them, many wished us all the best in the Premiership.