Howay

Agree with others that the 4-3-3 simply didn't work with the 3 we had today, Shola can't lead the line alone and Best can't have an impact out wide left. That was Pardew's fault but tbh the players themselves looked very lackluster, it'll be interesting to see how he reacts to this one against Blackburn if he begins with the same formation and front 3 then I'll be worried. I think he's a decent enough manager and has done a very good job for us so far, certain parts of the fan base are getting very snobby very quick if in our 2nd season back in the premiership and in 6th position they're calling for the manager to be replaced. We've got to look at this game from all perspectives tbh aye the tactics were bad and Pardew didn't react but we were missing 4 (discounting Taylor) first teamers and I think if Ba, Cisse, Tiote and Colo had of been playing we'd of won today, I know 'some' sides can cope well with a few of the first team out but unfortunately that just isn't us at the moment.

Nah we're the obsessed and deluded ones obviously, mind they really should have held back on their town-wide orgasm till tomorrow because they're going to look a right bunch of mugs (more than normal) if Boro beat them.

They're inferior mate, it's a (cheesy) chip on their shoulder the poor sods are born with. They have a thread on all our matches complete with formations and everything, they're a dull lot but if you've ever seen Sunderland you'll understand where it all comes from I'd describe it as a not as nice mid 90's Belgrade.

Madame palm and her five mates covered in cheesy chip grease, he's in for a right treat.

Agree this 4-3-3 experiment hasn't worked at all it could work with Cisse-Ba-Ben Arfa but it doesn't work at all with Best-Shola-Ben Arfa, Shola has proven numerous times he can't lead the line by himself and needs a strike partner close by for knockdowns etc.

A mackem was banging on about how Sessegnon has a world cup qualifier 3 days before the derby, reckoned Senegal had a friendly the same day If it's true I hope we don't allow Cisse and Ba to go and play.

He wasn't even close to being the worst player.

Really shockingly bad performance, they were shite too but we were a joke. Get Ba and Cisse on a plane tonight and tell Senegal to do one.

Hello again Sunderland, they'll be out of Panda pops and orange cheddar cheese if we keep this form up. Iceland hasn't had business this good since we got relegated.

I thought the players said they wanted to give this a go.

They've mentioned Stevenage a few times, this is a nightmare tbh like what was said in the other thread we obliterated sides like this every week in the championship.

He took down one half of the SAS single handed that day, nails.

Commentator here just said 'it's been a thoroughly enjoyable FA cup tie' is he watching the same game as me? I'd of preferred watching paint dry on a wall if I was a neutral.

Cabaye probably, damage prevention time for wor Pards.

It's areet lads Goslings coming on now!

Oh dear, we've fucked up big style here don't see us scoring.

It's his hair. He's got pervert hair. Seriously man he's got a 90's kid bowl cut his mam must still cut his hair the tight git.

Against Grimbsy wasn't it? can't remember the blokes name though he was walking round like the terminator for 90 minutes that day. This bloke reckons he's Jason Statham.

Aye, looks like he'd suit a good elbow in the face. He's a 'hard man' according to this commentator so our lot better back off.

Ref's giving us nowt here. That El rami or whatever he's called is a right dirty bastard.

Shola is really up for it here he must have had a bad night out in Brighton once. Best shouldn't have side footed that tbh it was a lacer definately.

Since when were Brighton an MLS team, first having the American Express Community stadium and now cheerleaders.

It's something to do during half time.

Have you not got some walls to go push on someone? or maybe go and have a laugh at a plane crash from the 1950's, or some hubcaps to steal? or even go and blame to police/media/illuminati for something? you must be really bored if you've exhausted all your lots usual choices.

To be fair the other 10 aren't exactly playing like world beaters either. Edit: agree he's been garbage though, the one through ball to Simpson aside.