Clarets vs Sunderland

[Greekclaret]

Finally zeki

[burnleymik]

I can't believe how much different we look compared to the last two games. This is awful.

[Longsider]

In a. Attempt to inject some optimism. We are only 1 down and could still get something out of this. Come on yooooooou Clarets

[bfcmik]

For those calling JayRod, me included, remember that Barnes said he even considered retiring after his abject performance at Sunderland 2 years ago!

[IanMcL]

Whatever SP has changed, we've been slightly better this half but still no cutting edge.

Anyone find us a goal?

I havecchecked my settee. Nothing there.

[JimmyRobbo]

Again, Roberts passes the ball to nobody.

Our RB slot has done that a number of times (not just Roberts).

[jedi_master]

Amdouni????

[jojomk1]

So, one of our only two central midfielders subbed off ?

[JimmyRobbo]

Subs.

Massengo off for Amdouni....let's see what it means to him and us.

[jedi_master]

If he’s able to play - why not start? If you’re bringing him on, why Massengo? Confused????

[IanMcL]

Amdouni on to make his name

[Cirrus_Minor]

One in midfield?

[blatherwickstattoos]

We win 2-1 now

[IanMcL]

Vitinho looks miserable

[Mattster]

I can't believe how much different we look compared to the last two games. This is awful.

Look exactly the same as we did against Cardiff, only Sunderland are better and didn't gift us a goal. We have less quality in the side so Parker doesn't have that to score screamers and pull him out of it.

[gawthorpe_view]

One in midfield?

4-3-3 ?

[NewClaret]

Madden go our best midfielder and Parker takes him off…?

[warksclaret]

Maybe bring Humphreys on and move Egan Riley to midfield, where he has played before

[Greekclaret]

Jay playing cm now?!

[Goalposts]

Well with Cullen koelsho worral all to come back in and still only being 1-0 down gives some hope of things improving..

[Newcastleclaret93]

Is Jay seriously
Playing centre mid for us

[ClaretPete001]

Messengo for Amdouni that's a strange one. Bold if it pays off

[NickBFC]

I guess it is plausible most are ill, just some less than others! Would explain lack of energy and taking Massengo off etc.

Be interesting to see what Parker says after.

[willsclarets]

Lord knows what the formation is now. But if we get a point here, it might be the best point of all time

[jojomk1]

Not seeing anyone dropping into Massengo's position

[burnleymik]

Pires losing his head about the lack of movement and options ahead of him...

[JimmyRobbo]

E-R needs to be careful throwing his arms around and complaining when already on a yellow.

[warksclaret]

Is Jay seriously
Playing centre mid for us

Maybe gives Scotty some time to re shuffle things then bring Jay off

[jedi_master]

Corner

[Newcastleclaret93]

Jay is so far past it.

Good servant but should be off right now

[KRBFC]

It's as if you've never watched football before.

One of the three is going to Benfica to play in the Champions League

The other 2 are stuck in the Championship

[IanMcL]

Lucky corner!

[jedi_master]

Corner ends with Sunderland attempting to lob Trafford

[IanMcL]

Our corner and they shoot!

[Goalposts]

Definitely missing brownhill. Breaking forward but i guess he has to defend with no Cullen by his side

[claret_in_exile]

Losing to Sunlan 1-0 away isn't disgraceful. They're a lot better than the teams we've played so far and we're clearly out of sorts. Agree that the performance is bad and there's absolute chaos caused by the player sales, but I think we should expect some days like these, IMO.

[It Is What It Is]

I think they were all out the lash last night...look totally shattered, inept and interest really. Lot of moaning at each other as well.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Abysmal yet again from being in their box. These aren’t that good either.

[whiffa]

Definitely missing brownhill. Breaking forward but i guess he has to defend with no Cullen by his side

He's always been a much better player pushing forward, than playing the holding role.

[JimmyRobbo]

I was just thinking how ZA looked like he was playing with desire and then he passed the ball away while trying to force the pass.

Now defending a corner.

[Murger]

All over the place.

[Cirrus_Minor]

Hard to watch is this

[NickBFC]

Dyche might be looking for a job soon.

[bumba]

How is Jay Rod still on the pitch, terrible again.
If he's the answer what the hell's the question?
Should have been hooked and left Massengo on

[dvalley69]

Who cares about the sub? Massengo was garbage and offered absolutely nothing. Not a drop or sweat nor heavy breathing coming off, jogged around like a pony for 60 mins and took the easy pass and option every ball. Hope we never see him again.

Kevin De Bruyne: "Pass completion percentage? It's one of the most useless stats in football. I can have 96% pass completion and I can play sideways and backwards, I wasn't dangerous for the whole game. It means I've done nothing."

[willsclarets]

houtondji, wtf.

[jedi_master]

What was that from Houtondji - the reincarnation of Nimani!

Sambo is coming on.

[NewClaret]

Trying to remember us playing worse

[IanMcL]

Wherever did we find Houdini?
Lacks....everything.

[burnleymik]

Really miss Koleosho on the left side.