Sunderland - v - Leeds United *** Matchday Thread ***

[BelfastAndy]

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[BelfastAndy]

5.30pm KO.


Costa Rica left-back Bryan Oviedo and midfielder Jack Rodwell could feature in Simon Grayson's Sunderland side for the first time against Leeds.

The pair returned to action with Sunderland's under-23s a week ago, while Josh Maja underwent knee surgery and is out for at least five weeks.

Liam Cooper is hopeful of returning for Leeds after missing Tuesday's draw with Fulham following a knock in training.

Fellow defenders Matthew Pennington and Gaetano Berardi remain sidelined.

While Leeds head coach Thomas Christiansen has possible changes to consider, Sunderland boss Grayson has so far kept faith with the same starting XI for each of their three Championship games - and collected five points from a possible nine.

SAM's prediction
Home win - 40% Draw - 28% Away win - 32%
SAM (Sports Analytics Machine) is a super-computer created by @ProfIanMcHale that is used to predict the outcome of football matches.

Match facts

Sunderland have won three of their past four matches against Leeds in league competition (L1).

Leeds have won seven of their last nine league trips to Sunderland, losing the other two.

Bob Stokoe was in charge of Sunderland and Billy Bremner in charge of Leeds the last time these sides played out a draw in the league, doing so in April 1987. In 20 meetings since, Sunderland have won six and Leeds have won 14.

Leeds have drawn their past two league games 0-0, they last recorded three goalless draws in a row back in December 1996.

The Black Cats have recorded a lower share of possession in the opening three matchdays than any other Championship side (36.4%).

Leeds have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 17 away league matches, they last went on a longer run without an away shutout in February 2013 (19 games).


1 - 1.

MOT.

[ColombianWhite]

I have always disliked Sunderland since 1973,so hopefully we can get a result
MOT
😆

[joellufcprice]

Hope Rodwell plays, seem to remember a stat that they've never won a game in which he has started.

[Rev72]

I have always disliked Sunderland since 1973,so hopefully we can get a result
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In our house the years 73 and 75 are banned !

[Rev72]

Doubt very much Wood will play..in fact I am certain he won't..his head/heart ain't with us.

So the question is who will take his place???

Who ever it is we will see it 1st hand as its ont telly.

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Could be caleb ekubans chance to shine

[Rev72]

Hope he does clive..gonna be interesting to see the team sheet at 4:30pm.

[costa_blanca_white]

Surprise surprise - Wood didn't travel with the team !!!!!

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Can't wait mate, new fresh start and hopefully a two upfront formation will eventually be created, might not be today, but trial it vs Newport, then unleash it on the league! Without wood, we still MOT!!!

[CalverleyBoy]

Anyone got a link for the poor people

[pilgrimwhite]

http://wiz1.net/channel66

link should work just before ko

[pilgrimwhite]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports


audio

[Billyni]

Team yet anyone? Bit curious this evening B)

[CalverleyBoy]

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/k-s-sports


audio

Disappointing - is there nothing out there??????

[CalverleyBoy]

We need a point at least from this - we are currently languishing in 12th spot and a loss will see us slide more; a nice win on the other hand would put us up to 5th.

Leeds:

Wiedwald
Ayling
Cooper
Jansson
Anita
Ekuban
O'Kane
Hernández
Alioski
Phillips
Saiz Alonso

Substitutes:

Green
Borthwick-Jackson
Roofe
Dallas
Vieira
Shaughnessy
Klich

Read more: http://www.sunderland.*************.co.uk/article.asp?a=501381#ixzz4qDbKMjPB

[Rev72]

Not looking forward to this..feel a thumping coming our way..best start straight on the scotch :O

[Rev72]

A point would be a decent result.

[Rev72]

Come on Leeds..the Rev has faith in you (1st scotch down many to follow)


MOT ALAW

[pilgrimwhite]

http://wiz1.net/channel66

link should work just before ko

working

[Billyni]

Big day in the career of Ekuban

[Rev72]

Big day in the career of Ekuban

A chance to be an instant hero billy...(everything crossed)

[CalverleyBoy]

http://wiz1.net/channel66

link should work just before ko

Is this working for anyone?????

[ColombianWhite]

Come on Leeds
At least the boys that want to play for the shirt - team before self !
MOT

[Billyni]

The referee is a wa nk er already.

[Rev72]

Not bad so far.

[CalverleyBoy]

working

It wants to download some dodgy search engine that I dont want - did you take it?

[Jezleeds]

Alioski and Saiz are going to have to toughen up and stand up in this league - both are looking far too lightweight when they're on the ball or in the challenge.

[Billyni]

Allioski and Saiz need to man up a wee bit.

[Rev72]

Brilliant defending by Cooper..f*cking brilliant!

[Billyni]

Brilliant defending by Cooper..f*cking brilliant!

Eating my words

[CalverleyBoy]

I should be watching this - sounds like a great game and now a goal

[Rev72]

Kin ell get in!!!!!!

[ColombianWhite]

Get in SAMU
MOT

[Rev72]

Eating my words

Yes..yes me too XD

[leedsutdman]

It wants to download some dodgy search engine that I dont want - did you take it?


http://cricfree.sc/watch/live/sunderland-vs-leeds-united-live-streaming


this is working

[pilgrimwhite]

It wants to download some dodgy search engine that I dont want - did you take it?

works when the adds are closed try clicking the link on the main page

http://www.wiz1.net/schedule

[CalverleyBoy]

http://cricfree.sc/watch/live/sunderland-vs-leeds-united-live-streaming


this is working

Top man - thanks

[Billyni]

We're a wee tad casual now and again.

[Rev72]

Tell yer what..we are bossing this now :O

[Jezleeds]

Going forward Alioski and Saiz look great and i don't wanna labour the point too much, but Sunderland keep getting breaks when those two don't get stuck in on challenges. The Cooper save was Saiz and Alioski just did it leading to a shot.

[Billyni]

If we can sneak another one, we're well in there.

[Rev72]

Need to do better from free kicks..wasted a few.

[Billyni]

Need to do better from free kicks..wasted a few.

And corners.

[CalverleyBoy]

It looks more like winter up there than summer

[Billyni]

Be nice to hold this till half time.

[Rev72]

Be nice to hold this till half time.

Be even nicer to hold it till full time.

[Rev72]

Well I did not expect that..more of the same 2nd half please.


MOT ALAW

[fredlufc74]

Saiz looks like he knows what he's going to do even before the ball reaches his feet.

[ColombianWhite]

Keep this going lads , doing us proud
MOT

[Billyni]

Lets not let them back in, please.

[Billyni]

Galloway for a red?.

[Billyni]

The ****ers are getting on top.

[ColombianWhite]

Feck we are having no luck with injuries FFS
Come on Lads , hold on
MOT

[Billyni]

Kone, more like Kong.

[Rev72]

A bit backs to the wall time

[Rev72]

Under some serious pressure now.

[Rev72]

A goal on the counter would be most appreciated...

[Billyni]

When is one of them gonna get booked for pushing our players.

[Billyni]

Stuarty my boy:D:D

[Rev72]

A goal on the counter would be most appreciated...

Why thank you very much XD XD XD

[ColombianWhite]

Stuarty Dallas
Get in
MOT

[CalverleyBoy]

What a cracking goal

[Rev72]

Nowt daft now just see the game out...

[Billyni]

Yes. Bore us for 10 mins.

[WTF11]

Haven't seen or heard anything direct, just here and BBC live updates, but seems we have some spine and teeth! Great to hear after being battered for first 15 minutes that the lads stuck it out. Saiz looks like being a real "do-er" and Alioski seems to have found his mojo.

Wonder what Wood thinks?

[Jezleeds]

Chris who? lol

[Rev72]

Defence has been superb today. B)

[Jezleeds]

with Ekuban injured i wonder which 2 strikers we will buy this week? Gonna have to make it sharpish to get them in and part of the squad

[Billyni]

Haven't seen or heard anything direct, just here and BBC live updates, but seems we have some spine and teeth! Great to hear after being battered for first 15 minutes that the lads stuck it out. Saiz looks like being a real "do-er" and Alioski seems to have found his mojo.

Wonder what Wood thinks?

Still a bit lightweight. Need to get a bit more physical for the rigours of the championship. Unless we're going for more brain than brawn.

[Billyni]

Bet you theyrl be a load of added minutes.:mad:

[Rev72]

We need another striker but who we end up with is any feckers guess!

[Rev72]

They should have scored there...come on Leeds don't give em any encouragement..6 added.

[Billyni]

Dunno what clamour was to have Grayson back. He looks as gormless now as he did when he were our manager.

[Rev72]

Well I have to be honest I feared the worst today..f*cking brilliant LEEDS..the Rev loves ya :heart:


MOT ALAW

[Billyni]

Be even nicer to hold it till full time.

We did even better Rev.:D

[CalverleyBoy]

Great game, Sunderland looked dejected towards the end. Looks like we have brought in some very lively players = as for Dallas wht a great finish

[CalverleyBoy]

Dunno what clamour was to have Grayson back. He looks as gormless now as he did when he were our manager.

Looked like he has found a good pie shop up North

[fredlufc74]

Clean sheet and 2 goals, good day.

[ColombianWhite]

Great result
Need to get a few strikers in this week
Few happy beers tonite
MOT
;D

[Rev72]

Looked like he has found a good pie shop up North

And a savage hairdresser.

[cress]

I wasn't too confident without Wood but sounds like it was a fantastic performance. Well done!!

Also, this line is awesome XD

Phil Hay‏ @PhilHayYEP
Jansson's having a Jansson today.

[alfinyalcabo]

Good win against the Mackems.. You Could be pushing for a auto promo place this season..

[Billyni]

Yeah, some suckers took a bit of deadWood of us today.:D

[Rev72]

Well I was gonna go out and celebrate..but..the Rev is already pissed :O XD :O XD

[Rev72]

Yeah, some suckers took a bit of deadWood of us today.:D

Thats another 'ex' that has gotta grow another finger :O

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Gotta be impressed today, the players staff and board have all contributed to a great start this season, let's keep this going, half a dozen injuries this season already but the other players coming in have done well. MOT!!!

[Turfmoorspirit]

Thats another 'ex' that has gotta grow another finger :O I do get the feeling that you have had our trousers down with this one,seems like you yorkies are not as thick as most people think..:)

[WTF11]

Just seen highlights and whilst they are never the whole story, f00k me did the lads do good!!!!!!!

Alioski was awesome from what I saw and Saiz knows just where the net is and how to get there. Cooper was in the right place at the right time and we had a bit of luck at the end with a cross that a better player would have put away.

Don't know if the rest of the newcomers will be any good, but Saiz and Alioski might just make me a "European" convert.

[WTF11]

Just seen highlights and whilst they are never the whole story, f00k me did the lads do good!!!!!!!

Alioski was awesome from what I saw and Saiz knows just where the net is and how to get there. Cooper was in the right place at the right time and we had a bit of luck at the end with a cross that a better player would have put away.

Don't know if the rest of the newcomers will be any good, but Saiz and Alioski might just make me a "European" convert.

Sorry, sorry, sorry, didn't ment8n that bet header of the season (give the man the award now, it won't be bettered), by the one and only Dallas!

[ColombianWhite]

I do get the feeling that you have had our trousers down with this one,seems like you yorkies are not as thick as most people think..:)
Must be feck all happening on the Galactico Burnley board that you have to come on here!

[BelfastAndy]

BBQ. Just got onto web. Great result.

[godlikegiles]

BBQ. Just got onto web. Great result.

Yep our second rate foreign army from second rate foreign leagues didn't look too bad !!

[españablanco73]

if we could start playing before the 20 mins in mark we´ll be unbeatable! Saiz & Alioski had great 1st halves, though they tired second half [thought he mightve got Viera on last 20].
Chris Who? what a c*nt. Looked a better side without him, only small worry from yesterday is who do we get in as replacement, cos im 45 now and im still a better footballer than Eukaban will ever be, was well pleased when he got injured.

[Turfmoorspirit]

Must be feck all happening on the Galactico Burnley board that you have to come on here! Yep ! The prem is overated and gets a tad tedious at times.. I much prefer the championship..

[Rev72]

Yep ! The prem is overated and gets a tad tedious at times.. I much prefer the championship..

Agent Taylor & Wood will help you get back where you belong ;D

[WTF11]

Sorry, sorry, sorry, didn't ment8n that bet header of the season (give the man the award now, it won't be bettered), by the one and only Dallas!

I did NOT see this......

http://the72.co.uk/89807/ezgjan-alioski-cheat-twitter-reacts/

No, don't do that any more.Christiansen have a word, this is not, cannot be acceptable, and FFS it's not necessary.

Do what you are paid for, like you did with the first goal, and more, stuff the opposition!

[CLIVETHELEEDSFAN]

Pretty harsh on ekuban, he ain't a goalscorer but he's a decent footballer