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Neutral? Not flaming likely. Pete Sixsmithmay have been in a part of Craven Cottage described as such but it is unlikely that many around him gained the impression he couldnât really care less about the outcome âŚÂ âThank goodness for thatâ, was the collective thought (âgoodnessâ possibly wasnât the word they were thinking of â […]
Malcolm Dawson writes: ”There is nothing Pete Sixsmith likes more than a pub crawl, utilising whatâs left of our rail network where possible, some craic with knowledgeable football fans and being present at a Sunderland victory. Well as Michael Lee Aday once said, âtwo out of three ainât badâ and Sixer sees the green shoots […]
This year I have bought two poppies. One went straight into the lapel of my replica 1937 Sunderland top for the Aston Villa game. The second was purchased when I was realised it was still there (on the shirt, in a cupboard). One of them will be worn with special pride today. Not everyone takes […]
Everton v Sunderland, Saturday 15:00 Everton will likely have been at a loss to explain how they left Craven Cottage with only a point after drawing with Fulham in a match which they dominated. Two goals from the hugely influential Marouane Fellaini propelled David Moyesâ side into a commanding position but unfortunately they could not […]
Malcolm Dawson writes: “With ÂŁ10 tickets available via season card holders, a healthy crowd of over 41,515 turned up for this one. The majority, Pete Sixsmith included, were hopeful of a turnaround in fortunes and took their seats looking forward to an opportunity for the Lads to finally stamp their authority on a game there […]
Sunderland v Aston Villa, Saturday 15:00 Sunderland have now drawn six of their first nine games this season after a 0-0 draw with Stoke in their last outing Simon Mignolet was outstanding for the Black Cats to keep a clean sheet Sunderland are the lowest scoring team in the league, having scored just six goals […]
There were other things to do on Tuesday night. As storms lashed the Jersey shore, one of us – celebrating a wedding anniversary – walked like a man to see The Jersey Boys. Reading v Arsenalâs 12-goal thriller was on the telly and West Auckland beat Birtley Town 5-4 in a penalty shootout after sharing […]
Martin OâNeill and plenty of Sunderland fans came away from the Britannia Stadium happy with another point in the bag. After all Stoke can be a difficult team to play and apart from last seasonâs snowy encounter, the Potteries hasnât been a happy hunting ground for the Black Cats in recent times. Pete Sixsmithâs growing […]
Stoke v Sunderland, Saturday 15:00 Stoke played their part in an entertaining encounter against Manchester United last weekend, in which United came out 4-2 winners A Rooney own goal from a Charlie Adam free kick put the Potters ahead, before United went 3-1 up, just to have the deficit reduced by a Michael Kightly goal, […]
Looking beyond the disappointment of yet another failure to take three points off our nearest rivals on home soil, Pete Sixsmith sees a disturbing lack of initiative and quality from the boys in red and white. Judging by the grumblings of the fans leaving the Stadium of Light on Sunday, he is not alone. Here […]
Sunderland v Newcastle, Sunday 13:30 – Both teams competing in the North East derby this weekend are looking to bounce back from 3-0 defeats at the hands of the Manchester clubs from their last outing – Jack Colback has been at the heart of Sunderlandâs play this season, receiving the ball 251 times, more than […]
Out of the Henrys who have ruled England, Henry II would have been of more interest to StĂŠphane Sessegnon, assuming our Sess shares Lorik Canaâs hunger for cultural and historical knowledge â Henry was born in Le Mans, Sess played there. But for John McCormickâs lurch into English Lit territory as his prelude to the […]
Salut! Sunderland is full of admiration for so much that SAFC does: community involvement, combat against racism, incentives for young supporters, encouragement to players to get out into areas of everyday life where their presence will bring smiles to faces. So it pains Colin Randall to have to bring you this wretched tale ⌠The […]
Peter Sixsmith had his perfect day out carefully planned. A red and white win at the Etihad, a quick trip to Hyde to watch the Gatesheed Goats in Conference action then a trip to Old Trafford for the Rugby League. Well as we know the first part went awry, the second proved a bridge too […]
Man City v Sunderland 12:45 – Man City were forced to win ugly against Fulham last weekend as they travelled back north with all three points after a 1-2 win. Goals for Sergio Aguero and Edin Dzeko secured the victory for Robert Manciniâs men, who would have been incensed had a controversial penalty decision for […]
– Paul Ince’s son, Tom, has been linked with a ÂŁ5m move from Blackpool to Manchestser United Ian Holloway: âItâs absolute rubbish. The way Tomâs playing, the best clubs in the world might want him at the end of the season. Manchester United are one of those but Iâm sure they would be talking to […]
Positives: winning, being unbeaten, Mignoletâs world class shot-stopping, Fletcherâs Fifth… Negatives: matched and menaced by Wigan for half the match, unable to build on a lead even against 10 men. Maybe we should acquire the wonderful gift identified by a certain Scottish bard: âto see ourselâs as others see us!â Over to our resident Burns […]
Sunderland v Wigan 15:00 – Steven Fletcher was again the difference for Sunderland as they drew 1-1 away to West Ham. Martin OâNeill will undoubtedly be concerned as his sideâs poor away form in the league stretched on for yet another week. – Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has divided opinion throughout his Premier League career, […]