Sunderland v Leeds Utd Match Thread

[andrewjohnsmith]

I'm a bit nervous about this one myself, but at the same time we can beat anyone on our day. If we come away from SOL with three points then I think we're all going to have a great Christmas as I fancy our chances against Coventry, Ipswich and Preston.

Much will depend who's on it on the night, who isn't and who wants it more.

I'm nervous because it's on the telly. That's usually a jinx.

[malcolmw]

My team prediction IMG_20231212_192458.jpg

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Hope you're right Sean. I'm just a bit nervous he's not going to start Spence.

[andrewjohnsmith]

I reckon Spence will be RB to curb clarke, I notice Gyabi missing from the U21s, maybe he'll be on the bench as well.

Gyabi and Hjelde both missing from 21's. I think he's just bulking up the squad due to potential illnesses, Unless it's a crisis, I doubt either will make the bench.

[The Subhuman]

Gyabi and Hjelde both missing from 21's. I think he's just bulking up the squad due to potential illnesses, Unless it's a crisis, I doubt either will make the bench.

No Shackleton or Byram so Hjelde seems indicated

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Of note, Pat (masked up), Luke, Mateo and Joffey all present in the arrival video.

Source: https://twitter.com/LUFC/status/1734645 ... gr%5Etweet

[andrewjohnsmith]

No Shackleton or Byram so Hjelde seems indicated

Hjelde may be on bench - but when asked in presser Farke said he's looking at other options.

Our defenders: Cooper, Ayling, Spence, Cresswell, Hjelde. One replaces Byram. Maybe all other 3 on bench.

And of course there are the illnesses. We don't know who's involved with that.

[Kennyb41]

Leeds United v Sunderland: Meslier; Gray, Rodon, Struijk, Spence; Ampadu, Kamara; Summerville, James, Piroe, Rutter.

[Kennyb41]

I love seeing him play the same team bar injuries

[Kennyb41]

PB back on the bench

[Chilli D]

Seems like the illnesses are not an issue at least

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Only Coops and Ayling for defensive cover without some serious shuffling. Amps has played CB in the past, if Gruev needed to step in to cover his spot while he filled if needed.

[The Subhuman]

[Kennyb41]

Only Coops and Ayling for defensive cover without some serious shuffling. Amps has played CB in the past, if Gruev needed to step in to cover his spot while he filled if needed.

Spence has played 1 game at CH during his career, although that would be entertaining to say the least.

Gruev Ayling Ampadu and Cooper should be plenty of cover.

He's got cover all over, I'd just prefer not to need it.

[Irish Ian]

Excited to have a proper look at Spence

This could be a great game

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Spence has played 1 game at CH during his career, although that would be entertaining to say the least.

Gruev Ayling Ampadu and Cooper should be plenty of cover.

He's got cover all over, I'd just prefer not to need it.

From your lips to God's ears, KB

[Kennyb41]

From your lips to God's ears, KB

Actually, it's the other way around

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Excited to have a proper look at Spence

This could be a great game

Me too, Ian--been a looong time coming. Hate that his first start is out of position, but still anxious to see what he can put together with a full match to work with. Do love that he's on Jimmy's side though

[andrewjohnsmith]

Me too, Ian--been a looong time coming. Hate that his first start is out of position, but still anxious to see what he can put together with a full match to work with. Do love that he's on Jimmy's side though

Who knows? Gray might play left back.

[andrewjohnsmith]

Big relief seeing the team sheet. Thought we were going to be missing a few. Of course, if some players have been poorly, it might affect their stamina tonight.

[AcrossThePondAsh]

Who knows? Gray might play left back.

I wondered the same thing, Andrew. Not sure which way DF will go with that particular selection.