PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 27, 2022 Might Smith be using the foot soldiers early on to weather the storm, then bring on the quality to put them to the sword. Sunderland looked pretty much like they had shot their bolt by the time the three amigos came on. As long as we can hold out and to wear them out, we are fine. It maybe also be the best against B'Ham as last time they did nothing but wrestle our players to the floor. Will constrain them a bit if some are on a yellow card when we bring on the maestros. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted August 27, 2022 It is a terrifying combination to bring off the bench - I would like to see Idah involved more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 27, 2022 I watched the game and felt like it was a boxing match, Sunderland were going for the knockout didn't happen , but then they tired badly and we took advantage 😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 27, 2022 Ramsey lived up to the promise, and both Cantwell and Pukki are not only well skilled at this level but will chase and harry. Especially when that is for 30/20 mins or so. You've thrown everything at us to no avail then we bring on those three. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Canary dwarf said: I watched the game and felt like it was a boxing match, Sunderland were going for the knockout didn't happen , but then they tired badly and we took advantage 😄 A bit like at Waterloo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 27, 2022 I'm not a history expert but I'll take your word for it 😙 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, PockthorpePete said: Ramsey lived up to the promise, and both Cantwell and Pukki are not only well skilled at this level but will chase and harry. Especially when that is for 30/20 mins or so. You've thrown everything at us to no avail then we bring on those three. Wonderful ball from Ramsey , kdb quality assist 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Canary dwarf said: I'm not a history expert but I'll take your word for it 😙 Understandably.. there’s no future in history 😁😁😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Canary dwarf said: I'm not a history expert but I'll take your word for it 😙 Then you may not be aware that the battle is named after the station the British soldiers left from (obviously before Eurostar). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, PockthorpePete said: Then you may not be aware that the battle is named after the station the British soldiers left from (obviously before Eurostar). It was so amazing abba wrote a song about it😄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 27, 2022 5 minutes ago, Canary dwarf said: It was so amazing abba wrote a song about it😄 Yes, there's not many stations that feature in popular music. Apart from Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks, that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 27, 2022 1 minute ago, PockthorpePete said: Yes, there's not many stations that feature in popular music. Apart from Waterloo Sunset by The Kinks, that is. I'm sure there is , but after a couple it's hard to recall Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spillay 179 Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Canary dwarf said: I watched the game and felt like it was a boxing match, Sunderland were going for the knockout didn't happen , but then they tired badly and we took advantage 😄 Classic rope a dope you might say 😉 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,329 Posted August 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Canary dwarf said: I'm sure there is , but after a couple it's hard to recall Goodbye Picadilly, farewell Leicester square. Yeah Tubestations I know but it's 4 am and I'm off to dangle an angle. 🎣🎣🎣😇👌 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted August 28, 2022 With 5 subs now the finishing XI is just as important as the starting one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,759 Posted August 28, 2022 Oh and Baker Street by Gerry Rafferty 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,456 Posted August 28, 2022 The only living boy in Kings Cross ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,777 Posted August 28, 2022 I'm not sure if that was the specific intention, but it does go to show that we have an incredible strength in depth and unless we have a massive injury crisis, we'll always be able to bring on five subs of high quality and remain strong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,675 Posted August 28, 2022 The one thing that Smith has that Farke always seemed to lack.. a plan B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,088 Posted August 28, 2022 If it’s a plan, it’s a pretty optimistic one, Sunderland had several efforts that could gone an inch to the left or right and scored. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,088 Posted August 28, 2022 (edited) P.S. Does “Down In The Tube Station at Midnight” count? Edited August 28, 2022 by Nuff Said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary dwarf 221 Posted August 28, 2022 9 minutes ago, cambridgeshire canary said: The one thing that Smith has that Farke always seemed to lack.. a plan B Yeah it was always my one criticism of farke , it was farkeball and nothing else, but let's be honest we was lucky yesterday ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Hockey's Beard 526 Posted August 28, 2022 11 hours ago, PockthorpePete said: A bit like at Waterloo. ? Sunderland didn't have a third of their squad wandering aimlessly outside in a failed attempt to stop the Prussian army attacking on the right wing. Also Napoleon used his reserves too late to influence the result - a tactic repeated by Farke. However the analogy may have some value, as our defending at times did resemble the reports of the fight for the Hougoumont. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfie54 76 Posted August 28, 2022 Be good to see Ramsay and Cantwell replace Hernandez and Dowell for the Birmingham game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john in exile in leeds 4 Posted August 28, 2022 Finchley Central - New Vaudeville Band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Block Y Seat 176 80 Posted August 28, 2022 1 hour ago, cambridgeshire canary said: The one thing that Smith has that Farke always seemed to lack.. a plan B Perhaps Farke was an inherent optimist and Smith is a realist from tactical and player point of view.🤷♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raunds canary 214 Posted August 28, 2022 Rotterdam by the beautiful south Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robert N. LiM 4,238 Posted August 28, 2022 King's Cross, Pet Shop Boys Mile End, Pulp And Amy Winehouse had a very High Barnet 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ron obvious 1,498 Posted August 28, 2022 I've always wondered which station Cream were referring to in White Room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PockthorpePete 331 Posted August 28, 2022 46 minutes ago, raunds canary said: Rotterdam by the beautiful south any connection to Rotterdam by the Maas ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites