Facing Roy Keane on a football pitch must have been one of the scariest prospects imaginable. But how will coming up against his team compare? Well, our boys will find out later today when they travel to the Stadium of Light to take on Premier League 'new boys' Sunderland.
On paper it certainly doesn't seem a great match for a neutral to watch. The home side have lost their last three games while we haven't won away on the road in 21 matches. Yes, that's right, 21 matches! Unbelievable isn't it?
The only potential postive (and I'm really clutching at straws here) is that our last victory away from the Cottage came in this neck of the woods when we beat Newcastle - but even that was soured by the injury sustained to Jimmy Bullard.
Sunderland currently lie three places below us at 16th in the league but have exactly the same number of points: eight. They have two wins so far, both coming at home, scoring 11 goals and conceding 19.
Today we go into the match without the suspended Konchesky, while Hameur Bouazza is out with a shoulder injury - a bit of a weakness it seems. Most of the rest are fit, including a rejuvenated Antti Niemi whose awe-inspiring display last weekend helped push us up to 13th in the table.
Bizarrely I actually fancy us to get something out of today's game. However, while a point would be okay, a win could really kickstart a turnaround in fortunes for the team. The confidence boost that three points away from home provides would be very welcome.
Signing off
5 years ago
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