Probably deserved to shade it because, for all their second half possession, Sunderland didn't create much. Didn't think we created that much either, but we were more purposeful.
So, the good: Cole Skuse MOTM for me; calm, classy, didn't misplace a pass. Good partnership with Downes, who was snappy in the tackle. As we have 45 central midfielders, not sure how this will pan out, but that's a good partnership already.
Danny Rowe showed some tricky glimpses.
Jackson was dangerous, more effective than Norwood, who was a good targetman at least. Jackson is quick and makes some nice diagonal, slidey runs into the box. If we do use another midfielder Jackson probably deserves to keep his place, based on yesterday. But then Norwood can hold the ball up.
We defended well on the whole. Wolfenden lost his position a bit in the first half, but his tackling and distribution were really good. As for the goal, well that was bad from Chambers. I will add Holy seemed hesitant coming out for the ball on several occasions, and this seemed to confuse Chambers a bit. But still.
The season's boo boy will be Judge based on yesterday. We (quite rightly) have high expectations, and his delivery was poor. Although the bloke behind us was constantly calling Chambers a c*** after the mistake, so there may be some competition.
Great atmosphere. We've moved to the NS lower and it was fun (apart from said c*** bloke).
If Sunderland are one of the best teams in the league we'll easily make the play-offs, maybe better. We need some new fullbacks, although Mick Mills' suggestion on Radio Suffolk that Skuse move there was ridiculous. All in all a solid enough 7/10 performance. |  |
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