MATCHWATCH : Sunderland (h) sponsored by more than 1 shot on target please boys

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MATCHWATCH : Sunderland (h) sponsored by more than 1 shot on target please boys

by Sutekh » 10 Apr 2018 22:15



When : Saturday, 14th April 2018, 3pm
Where : Madejski Stadium, Reading, RG2 0FL
Capacity : 24,161

And now to the big one. The one that could seriously see Reading about as safe as you can get without mathematical certainty. In addition there is also the outside chance that a win for Reading could put a near enough official end to Sunderland's miserable season depending on other results. Sunderland's issues are really down to a lack of investment as a possible take over rumbles on. There are also rumours of possible administration if it all collapses should they be relegated to Division 3 for the first time since 1987.

Needless to say though this ain't going to be easy. Sunderland have nothing to play for but 3 points as anything else just won't do for them. Therefore I would expect a need for Reading be very careful in how they approach and set up as Sunderland, despite their troubles, do have players that are more than capable of creating and scoring if they have the belief as the 4-1 mauling of play off contenders Derby shows. Plus Reading's record at home to strugglers has been nothing short of disgraceful with the ineptitude of the Burton and Birmingham performances being particular cases in point, so this is certainly not just a matter of turning up.

That said though their current run is quite Readingesque with just the one win to show from the last fourteen games. In addition they haven't managed a clean sheet in that run of games. Reading, on the other hand, are starting to leave their own dismal run behind with 2 wins in 4 games now and win against the Black Cats would see them edging close to promotion form :shock:

Injuries. Yes. Lots. Still. Plus Bacuna suspended now. The team will therefore more or less pick itself again but at least that will mean a good understanding being formed amongst the players as they get to play week in and week out. Sunderland have a large squad with right winger Aiden McGeady being the particular danger man to want to avoid encouraging (so let's hope Tyler or Omar is up for that particular battle). Also should be an atmosphere for supporters with Sunderland's expected following to be loud and "bouncy" despite their problems.

Referee

For the fifth time this season, Steve Martin is back (must still be irritating those that make the appointments)



Previously

27 Feb 2018 > Nottm Forest 1-1 Reading
11 Dec 2017 > Reading 2-2 Cardiff City
23 Sep 2017 > Reading 1-1 Hull City
26 Aug 2017 -> Birmingham City 0-2 Reading
24 Jan 2017 > Reading 1-0 Fulham
15 Oct 2016 > Queen's Park Rangers 1-1 Reading
15 Mar 2016 > Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Reading
23 Jan 2016 > Reading 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
19 Sep 2015 > Bristol City 0-2 Reading
25 Mar 2014 > Reading 1-3 Barnsley

Historically

This is only the 9th league season shared with Sunderland with the first only happening in 1986/87. Of the previous eight league games in Reading the home side have the upper hand by five wins to two and eleven goals to seven.

How to follow the game

  1. Get a ticket and travel
  2. Listen to Radio 5 Live and/or a myriad of other radio stations for score flashes
  3. Ring/text a mate for updates
  4. Use an iFollow subscription
  5. BBC Radio Berkshire (FM : 104.4, 104.1 or 95.4 depending where you are in the area)

The other games to watch

Barnsley v Bolton
Burton v Derby
(Birmingham visit Wolves on Sunday)

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Sunderland (h) sponsored by more than 1 shot on target please boys

by Sutekh » 11 Apr 2018 12:41

Sunderland have picked up a few injury concerns after last night’s games. Jake Clarke-Salter, John O’Shea, Adam Mathews, Ashley Fletcher, Paddy McNair and Lynden Gooch all face fitness tests before Saturday.

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by Old Man Andrews » 11 Apr 2018 12:44

Sutekh Sunderland have picked up a few injury concerns after last night’s games. Jake Clarke-Salter, John O’Shea, Adam Mathews, Ashley Fletcher, Paddy McNair and Lynden Gooch all face fitness tests before Saturday.


Well lets all hope and pray John O'Shea is passed fit then.

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by JoeyJoeJoeJnrShabadoo » 11 Apr 2018 14:00

thanks

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Re: MATCHWATCH : Sunderland (h) sponsored by more than 1 shot on target please boys

by North Royal Lad » 11 Apr 2018 15:32

Sutekh

When : Saturday, 14th April 2018, 3pm
Where : Madejski Stadium, Reading, RG2 0FL
Capacity : 24,161

And now to the big one. The one that could seriously see Reading about as safe as you can get without mathematical certainty. In addition there is also the outside chance that a win for Reading could put a near enough official end to Sunderland's miserable season depending on other results. Sunderland's issues are really down to a lack of investment as a possible take over rumbles on. There are also rumours of possible administration if it all collapses should they be relegated to Division 3 for the first time since 1987.

Needless to say though this ain't going to be easy. Sunderland have nothing to play for but 3 points as anything else just won't do for them. Therefore I would expect a need for Reading be very careful in how they approach and set up as Sunderland, despite their troubles, do have players that are more than capable of creating and scoring if they have the belief as the 4-1 mauling of play off contenders Derby shows. Plus Reading's record at home to strugglers has been nothing short of disgraceful with the ineptitude of the Burton and Birmingham performances being particular cases in point, so this is certainly not just a matter of turning up.

That said though their current run is quite Readingesque with just the one win to show from the last fourteen games. In addition they haven't managed a clean sheet in that run of games. Reading, on the other hand, are starting to leave their own dismal run behind with 2 wins in 4 games now and win against the Black Cats would see them edging close to promotion form :shock:

Injuries. Yes. Lots. Still. Plus Bacuna suspended now. The team will therefore more or less pick itself again but at least that will mean a good understanding being formed amongst the players as they get to play week in and week out. Sunderland have a large squad with right winger Aiden McGeady being the particular danger man to want to avoid encouraging (so let's hope Tyler or Omar is up for that particular battle). Also should be an atmosphere for supporters with Sunderland's expected following to be loud and "bouncy" despite their problems.

Referee

For the fifth time this season, Steve Martin is back (must still be irritating those that make the appointments)



Previously

27 Feb 2018 > Nottm Forest 1-1 Reading
11 Dec 2017 > Reading 2-2 Cardiff City
23 Sep 2017 > Reading 1-1 Hull City
26 Aug 2017 -> Birmingham City 0-2 Reading
24 Jan 2017 > Reading 1-0 Fulham
15 Oct 2016 > Queen's Park Rangers 1-1 Reading
15 Mar 2016 > Brighton & Hove Albion 1-0 Reading
23 Jan 2016 > Reading 1-1 Sheffield Wednesday
19 Sep 2015 > Bristol City 0-2 Reading
25 Mar 2014 > Reading 1-3 Barnsley

Historically

This is only the 9th league season shared with Sunderland with the first only happening in 1986/87. Of the previous eight league games in Reading the home side have the upper hand by five wins to two and eleven goals to seven.

How to follow the game

  1. Get a ticket and travel
  2. Listen to Radio 5 Live and/or a myriad of other radio stations for score flashes
  3. Ring/text a mate for updates
  4. Use an iFollow subscription
  5. BBC Radio Berkshire (FM : 104.4, 104.1 or 95.4 depending where you are in the area)

The other games to watch

Barnsley v Bolton
Burton v Derby
(Birmingham visit Wolves on Sunday)

Hull city vs sheffield wed

Reading 3-0 win


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Re: MATCHWATCH : Sunderland (h) sponsored by more than 1 shot on target please boys

by Hound » 12 Apr 2018 15:23

from JLow:

Blackett is 50/50 for the weekend.
The others - McShane and Elphick are out.
Mendes and Harriott also out.

Realistically, bar Blackett, can't see us seeing any of that lot again this season. Thought Elphick would be back by now, and with so little time left in the season and Ilori and Moore performing well, think his entire contribution will be about 1 games worth :( . McShane is back up only imo.

Don't want to know what in terms of loan fee and wages got spent on Elphick and Martin, but a feeble return on it so far

Fcuk knows what Mendes did to his knee, but thats a whole season out. Likewise Harriott's hammy - that's a year and half out with a torn hamstring :|

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by Old Man Andrews » 12 Apr 2018 15:26

Hound from JLow:

Blackett is 50/50 for the weekend.
The others - McShane and Elphick are out.
Mendes and Harriott also out.

Realistically, bar Blackett, can't see us seeing any of that lot again this season. Thought Elphick would be back by now, and with so little time left in the season and Ilori and Moore performing well, think his entire contribution will be about 1 games worth :( . McShane is back up only imo.

Don't want to know what in terms of loan fee and wages got spent on Elphick and Martin, but a feeble return on it so far

Fcuk knows what Mendes did to his knee, but thats a whole season out. Likewise Harriott's hammy - that's a year and half out with a torn hamstring :|


I think Harriott's hamstrings are made of straw. It is ridiculous to be out for this long.

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by Stranded » 12 Apr 2018 15:33

Hound from JLow:

Blackett is 50/50 for the weekend.
The others - McShane and Elphick are out.
Mendes and Harriott also out.

Realistically, bar Blackett, can't see us seeing any of that lot again this season. Thought Elphick would be back by now, and with so little time left in the season and Ilori and Moore performing well, think his entire contribution will be about 1 games worth :( . McShane is back up only imo.

Don't want to know what in terms of loan fee and wages got spent on Elphick and Martin, but a feeble return on it so far

Fcuk knows what Mendes did to his knee, but thats a whole season out. Likewise Harriott's hammy - that's a year and half out with a torn hamstring :|


Elphick has managed a total of 65 mins for us. Would imagine that would end up being quite high on the least mins played for a loan signing chart.

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by Hound » 12 Apr 2018 15:41

even less that Reece Oxford :)


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by strap » 12 Apr 2018 20:16

Just as an aside to Sutekh's usual excellent preview, Chris Coleman has faced RFC 5 times as a manager and he has amassed 1 draw and 4 defeats, scoring only twice and conceding 10. Let us hope he extends that record with a 0-2 defeat to RFC!

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by North Royal Lad » 12 Apr 2018 20:51

Old Man Andrews
Sutekh Sunderland have picked up a few injury concerns after last night’s games. Jake Clarke-Salter, John O’Shea, Adam Mathews, Ashley Fletcher, Paddy McNair and Lynden Gooch all face fitness tests before Saturday.


Well lets all hope and pray John O'Shea is passed fit then.

John O’Shea is out of the Reading Game and Matthews miss too

4-0 Reading it be now

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by leon » 13 Apr 2018 00:30

North Royal Lad
Old Man Andrews
Sutekh Sunderland have picked up a few injury concerns after last night’s games. Jake Clarke-Salter, John O’Shea, Adam Mathews, Ashley Fletcher, Paddy McNair and Lynden Gooch all face fitness tests before Saturday.


Well lets all hope and pray John O'Shea is passed fit then.

John O’Shea is out of the Reading Game and Matthews miss too

4-0 Reading it be now


Go away

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by North Royal Lad » 13 Apr 2018 11:12

leon
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Old Man Andrews
Well lets all hope and pray John O'Shea is passed fit then.

John O’Shea is out of the Reading Game and Matthews miss too

4-0 Reading it be now


Go away

No i won’t go away


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by Old Man Andrews » 13 Apr 2018 11:13

North Royal Lad
leon
North Royal Lad John O’Shea is out of the Reading Game and Matthews miss too

4-0 Reading it be now


Go away

No i won’t go away


I reckon as soon as the admin checks his emails you'll be going away.

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by North Royal Lad » 13 Apr 2018 11:20

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Go away

No i won’t go away


I reckon as soon as the admin checks his emails you'll be going away.

Shut up will Ya

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by North Royal Lad » 13 Apr 2018 11:46

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Go away

No i won’t go away


I reckon as soon as the admin checks his emails you'll be going away.

why you don’t like me be cos i was Dave Royal . i have Special
need but i no more football than you lol x

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by Zip » 13 Apr 2018 17:10

Sunderland have sold just over 1400 tickets for this game which is a good effort given where they are in the table and the travelling involved.

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by John Smith » 13 Apr 2018 17:19

Zip Sunderland have sold just over 1400 tickets for this game which is a good effort given where they are in the table and the travelling involved.

All in vain though.

Daft bastards

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by Sutekh » 13 Apr 2018 17:28

John Smith
Zip Sunderland have sold just over 1400 tickets for this game which is a good effort given where they are in the table and the travelling involved.

All in vain though.

Daft bastards


Starting to fear that Reading might bog this one up in their usual inimitable style as it does seem to have that certain air of expectation about it and, of course, Reading rarely seem to make things easy for themselves.

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by Lower West » 13 Apr 2018 18:43

Sutekh
Starting to fear that Reading might bog this one up in their usual inimitable style as it does seem to have that certain air of expectation about it and, of course, Reading rarely seem to make things easy for themselves.


No expectation. The crowd needs to play it's part. This a must win game for both teams. Going to be nervy. The longer it's nil nil the more open Sunderland will become.

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