We caught up with three Sunderland fans for a quick Q&A session ahead of this weekend's match at the Stadium of Light. Our grateful thanks to author Jeff Scott (JS) at http://www.methanolpress.com/; Jim Higginson (J) of the Black Cats of America and Judith Hood of the Sunderland AFC Supporters' Association (JH) for their time.
Q. How does it feel to be back in the Premier League? Are you here to stay this time?
Jeff Scott. I think you're supposed to aspire to Prem football but, to be honest, I prefer the Championship as grounds you visit are more 'real', the kick off times are more 'normal' and the likelihood of a good result is higher. I really hope we are here to stay but history suggests otherwise.
Jim Higginson. Great
Judith Hood. It is the only place to be.
Q. What's your honest appraisal of Roy Keane? The positives and any negatives?
JS. I must admit I've been pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of his approach. He's been there, done it and got the t shirt so that has to be good but the downside is he's not the finished article so he's still learning. Realistically, if he was we wouldn't have him.
J. He's doing a good job
JH. Postives: He has rejuvenated the club. Negatives: Timing-wise he didn’t come at a good time and as a result very few premiership players were available so we had to settle for second best.
Q. Who have been your best and worst performers this season?
JS. Nyron Nosworthy has the odd moment but has continued his revelatory form.
Grant Leadbitter has also stepped up to the plate Greg Halford has a long throw but has yet to impress
J. Pass.
JH. Best performer: Kenwyne Jones. Worst: No comment
Q. Are there any areas where you would like to see an improvement?
JS. We need to score goals to stay up, defending better would help and a skilful midfield would be useful.
J. Goals.
JH. A good midfielder who can put his foot on the ball.
Q. What position do you think you'll be in at the end of the season?
JS. 17th.
J. 16th or 17th.
JH. Hopefully sixth off bottom.
Q. Who do you think will be relegated?
JS. Derby, Bolton, Wigan.
J. Derby, Wigan, Fulham (Sorry, its early yet!)
JH. Derby, Bolton, Wigan.
Q. What's your view of Fulham this season so far?
JS. Better than under Chris Coleman but still not setting the world alight. I expect you to stay up without really drawing attention to yourselves.
J. Patchy.
JH. I haven’t seen enough of them to comment. Honestly.
Q. Are there any of our players you are particularly wary of?
JS. That combative player you got from West Ham (thankfully sent off this
weekend) & Kamara
J. No
JH. -
Q. Which of your players should we fear the most this weekend?
JS. K. Jones
J. ?
JH. -
Q. Finally, what do you predict will be the result?
JS. 2-1 or 4-0
J. 3-1 Sunderland
JH. -
Signing off
5 years ago
2 comments:
I love these Rob, always interesting to read the views of our opposition.
As a Fulham 'NUT' I am beginning to think like the Sunderland fan Jeff Scott. The Premiership is so tight I am wanting the final whistle to go as soon as we score, and we have done that about 5 times this season in the first 15 minutes.
I love the interviews with the opposing fans. It makes you realise we all think our teams are worse than they are. Carry on the interviews they are great.
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