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[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by tob

Didn't see the match pizzamorg but i wanted Leicester to beat them.

We were two minutes away before Dyer decided to let Tottenham win.

[Geoff D]

More like the bloody ref did. Terrible decision. Gray looked very lively though, well done on nabbing him (saw him in some Birmingham games on Sky earlier in the season and he was class then).

[Pizzamorg]

I actually agree with the ref on this one, was it harsh? Undoubtedly but there was also no doubt in Dyer's intent, either. When you are that close to a surprise win, you don't flap your arms around in the box like you're trying to take off, especially when you're the last man in front of someone in a goal scoring position.

Gray had a fantastic debut, was surprised Ranieri took him off, but then maybe he was so impressed he wanted to use him midweek.

[Pizzamorg]

Apparently our FA Cup replay will be on the 19th. So effectively we're playing Spurs three times in a week. Haha.

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

Apparently our FA Cup replay will be on the 19th. So effectively we're playing Spurs three times in a week. Haha.

We're also playing ManCity twice in a week, and three times this month. It's definitely a test of character.

[Geoff D]

Oh boy. Sorry to be Mr Moany again but I'm dreading this trip to Villa for Palace tonight. So much is being made of their shambolic record (haven't won since blah blah blah) that it's going to be a classic banana skin for Palace. We were kind enough to rectify some of Sunderland's stats earlier in the season (you're welcome Steedy) and I think the same will happen tonight.

If we smash them, great, but it's another one where I'd be very happy to take a point and move on.

[tob]

F.A Cup 4th Round Draw

Arsenal v Burnley
Bury/Bradford v Hull
Carlisle/Yeovil v Everton
Colchester v Spurs/Leicester
C.Palace v Stoke
Derby v Man.Utd
Eastleigh/Bolton v Leeds
Exeter/Liverpool v West.Ham
Huddersfield/Reading v Walsall
Ipswich/Portsmouth v Bournemouth
Northampton/MKDons v Chelsea
N.Forest v Watford
Oxford v Newport/Blackburn
Shrewsbury v Sheff.W
W.B.A/Bristol C v Peterborough
Wycombe/Aston.V v Man.City

Ties to be played on January 29th and February 1st.

[David LFC]

Caulker will be in the squad for Arsenal game so I'm hoping for a Sakho Caulker partnership for the Arsenal game.

I'd take a point now but you never know what Arsenal team will turn up what you reckon Tob?

[tob]

Originally Posted by David LFC

Caulker will be in the squad for Arsenal game so I'm hoping for a Sakho Caulker partnership for the Arsenal game.

I'd take a point now but you never know what Arsenal team will turn up what you reckon Tob?

I think it be a draw tomorrow night David but the games we have coming up is going to be tough starting with Liverpool and then away to Stoke on sunday and then Chelsea.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

We're also playing ManCity twice in a week, and three times this month. It's definitely a test of character.

Good luck, hope you beat them every time.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Geoff D

Oh boy. Sorry to be Mr Moany again but I'm dreading this trip to Villa for Palace tonight. So much is being made of their shambolic record (haven't won since blah blah blah) that it's going to be a classic banana skin for Palace. We were kind enough to rectify some of Sunderland's stats earlier in the season (you're welcome Steedy) and I think the same will happen tonight.

If we smash them, great, but it's another one where I'd be very happy to take a point and move on.

Don't dread it. You have nothing to dread. Make the most of a good season mate. You won't lose tonight.

Now, I am truly dreading tomorrow night. Lose to Swansea and even this early I think its all over.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by tob

I think it be a draw tomorrow night David but the games we have coming up is going to be tough starting with Liverpool and then away to Stoke on sunday and then Chelsea.

I think you will beat Liverpool and draw with Chelsea Tob.

[David LFC]

Originally Posted by tob

I think it be a draw tomorrow night David but the games we have coming up is going to be tough starting with Liverpool and then away to Stoke on sunday and then Chelsea.

We have Manure Sunday after Arsenal both games at home I'd love 6 points from them could really turn our season around but with so many injuries I'd take a point against your lot and 3 against the Mancs.

We should be due a fee from Swansea if they sell Shelvey to Newcastle 12m fee branded about in papers a lot of money for him he's a lazy git.

[tob]

Originally Posted by David LFC

We have Manure Sunday after Arsenal both games at home I'd love 6 points from them could really turn our season around but with so many injuries I'd take a point against your lot and 3 against the Mancs.

We should be due a fee from Swansea if they sell Shelvey to Newcastle 12m fee branded about in papers a lot of money for him he's a lazy git.

I expect liverpool to beat Man.united on sunday they can't cope with pace and movement like what we did to them.

[tob]

Originally Posted by Steedeel

I think you will beat Liverpool and draw with Chelsea Tob.

I take a point tomorrow night steedeel but our record away to Stoke is not great but if we can get something from these games then we can prove to people we are serious contenders for the title.

[David LFC]

Originally Posted by tob

I expect liverpool to beat Man.united on sunday they can't cope with pace and movement like what we did to them.

Hopefully he starts Firmino up top and Lallana and maybe Ibe either side of him, Benteke doesn't offer pace or movement he's a concrete statue in the box.

[Geoff D]

Originally Posted by tob

F.A Cup 4th Round Draw

Arsenal v Burnley
Bury/Bradford v Hull
Carlisle/Yeovil v Everton
Colchester v Spurs/Leicester
C.Palace v Stoke
Derby v Man.Utd
Eastleigh/Bolton v Leeds
Exeter/Liverpool v West.Ham
Huddersfield/Reading v Walsall
Ipswich/Portsmouth v Bournemouth
Northampton/MKDons v Chelsea
N.Forest v Watford
Oxford v Newport/Blackburn
Shrewsbury v Sheff.W
W.B.A/Bristol C v Peterborough
Wycombe/Aston.V v Man.City

Ties to be played on January 29th and February 1st.

Bah. Bloody Stoke.

[Pizzamorg]

Colchester if we beat Spurs? Well that is something, at least.

[Kevin Bridges]

If Utd don't beat Newcastle tonight I am going to have to take an interest in rugby or something.

[Steedeel]

Originally Posted by Kevin Bridges

If Utd don't beat Newcastle tonight I am going to have to take an interest in rugby or something.

United MUST beat the barcodes tonight. As a Sunderland fan it goes without saying.