lake district canary 4,531 Posted December 17, 2013 Last season this was one of those dreadful after Christmas away matches which so many harp on about - dreadful performance, no attack, no goals, no spirit, no hard work..........................oh hang on a sec............... "The Canaries were the better side for long periods, and managed to pose the greater threat going forward. They remained compact and disciplined, despite playing for more than an hour with 10 men.""Norwich had posed the greater threat and, after a sustained spell of pressure, they took the lead courtesy of a well-worked corner when Hoolahan headed in Kamara''s goalbound header from less than a yard.""Norwich remained the more cohesive side and defended superbly and could easily have taken all three points."Funny, I''m sure I''d read somewhere that we were dire after Christmas until the wba and man city players decided to go to the beach.Seriously though, we''re going to need to be on good form to get anything this Saturday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted December 17, 2013 This is a must win game for Sunderland. It would be very nice if Norwich got 3 points but it is not a must win or must not lose. I predict another score draw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted December 17, 2013 The pity of it is that these injuries have come at a time when we face the lesser teams and should expect to gain points without key players missing.I''ll bet the injury list is clear for the final four games.Although I shudder at the thought of CH and his negativity, or call it what you want, in place at Carrow Road for the long haul, I have decreed a personal amnesty for the time being because I feel that he is unfairly up against it because of this bad luck.Should we be in a healthy position after the holiday period then he will deserve our loyalty IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted December 17, 2013 Funny LDC. I think you''re remembering the 3-0 defeat at Sunderland the season before under a certain Mr Lambert, lacklustre, lacking in spirit, very depressing. But yes, last year we played very well and were extremely unlucky to have Bunn sent off and had a very doubtful penalty against us. Despite that we had the better chances in the second half playing with 10 men and were very disappointed to ccme away with a 1-1 scoreline. This year I hope our players will feel more confident, the fact that Hooper has really hit form should help the whole team. Very much looking forward to the trip ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted December 17, 2013 We were unlucky to lose last season - the Bunn sending off being decisive. At least there will be no snow to contend with on the journey home this weekend! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted December 17, 2013 [quote user="Highland Canary"]We were unlucky to lose last season - the Bunn sending off being decisive. At least there will be no snow to contend with on the journey home this weekend![/quote]It was 1-1.[;)] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's Character Forming 1,160 Posted December 17, 2013 [quote user="lake district canary"][quote user="Highland Canary"]We were unlucky to lose last season - the Bunn sending off being decisive. At least there will be no snow to contend with on the journey home this weekend![/quote]It was 1-1.[;)][/quote]Proof - if any were needed - that those in the highlands live in a bleaker world from the rest of us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted December 17, 2013 I went to the one the year before when Sessegnon tore us a new one and Campbell scored that screamer that got him an England cap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syteanric 1 Posted December 17, 2013 I remember watching the game online, Bunn sending off was crazy! in the studio Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole (both strikers remember...) were even on Bunn''s side! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RvWs 4 year contract 0 Posted December 17, 2013 Well done on finding one of the very few away games that we actually performed in last year [Y] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Love Fernando Derveld 0 Posted December 17, 2013 TottenhamVillaEvertonSouthamptonSwanseaSunderlandArsenal (lost, but very unlucky)Man City.So that''s 8 of our 19 away games we played well in by my reckoning.This season we can add Stoke and WBA to that list. Away performances this season have been a problem, but there''s no need to re-write history because you''ve decided ''that hootun is crap bor, we need good ole lambert back'' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yelloow Since 72 54 Posted December 17, 2013 I don''t think RvW will start, but he could have a big impact coming on for a tiring Elmander with 25 minutes left. Sunderland are improving under Poyet, but this has to be a good chance of a draw if not a win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete_norw 0 Posted December 17, 2013 [quote user="BroadstairsR"]The pity of it is that these injuries have come at a time when we face the lesser teams and should expect to gain points without key players missing.I''ll bet the injury list is clear for the final four games.Although I shudder at the thought of CH and his negativity, or call it what you want, in place at Carrow Road for the long haul, I have decreed a personal amnesty for the time being because I feel that he is unfairly up against it because of this bad luck.Should we be in a healthy position after the holiday period then he will deserve our loyalty IMO.[/quote]It''s Christmas in England not Holiday time that comes in the summer, I predict a 3-0 win to us on Saturday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iron_stan 0 Posted December 17, 2013 the good news is their now heading for extra time tonight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellowbeagle 0 Posted December 17, 2013 [quote user="I Love Fernando Derveld"]TottenhamVillaEvertonSouthamptonSwanseaSunderlandArsenal (lost, but very unlucky)Man City.So that''s 8 of our 19 away games we played well in by my reckoning.This season we can add Stoke and WBA to that list. Away performances this season have been a problem, but there''s no need to re-write history because you''ve decided ''that hootun is crap bor, we need good ole lambert back''[/quote]Getting a result and playing well are two different things. stoke this season we played well, West Brom we made the most of our chances but I wouldn''t say we played that great and if you add those two games to your list you also have to add the rest in which we''ve lost and lost with a whimper. The away form this and last season was a problem, the Man city game at the end IMO papered over the cracks a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingCanary 0 Posted December 17, 2013 Think it was one of my favourite performances from the lads last season.They were Superb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redders Right Foot 22 Posted December 17, 2013 It''s Christmas in England not Holiday time that comes in the summer--------------------------------------------------------unless of course one isn''t Christian.the heathens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggerdoo 6 Posted December 18, 2013 I think this game will be harder than some people think - yes they may be at the foot of the table but they put in a good performance away at West Ham and the win over Chelsea last night will be a big boost to their confidence. I''d happily take a point now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Mustard 94 Posted December 18, 2013 I''m expecting an away win. With extra time against Chelsea last night, Sunderland will be more tired than us & the Norwich players know full well they should have won against Swansea. This is a superb opportunity to make amends!Start with Hoolahan, work Sunderland hard and bring on Redmond & Murphy for the final 20... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GenerationA47 752 Posted December 18, 2013 Hope you''re right, Musty. I still see them as a dangerous opponent right now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Bird 0 Posted December 18, 2013 Sunderland may be tired after ET last night, but will surely be boosted by their 2-1 win over Chelsea. If RVW is fit, he won''t start. Seems to have been out for a long time. Imagine Hughton will play the same team, but I''d like to see Hoolahan feature. We need alot more urgency going forward than we did Sunday against Swansea. I can only see a draw here, at best. 1-1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites