Is there another twist to come? With only two or three games left time is not on our side, and nor are the fixtures. We might yet do it, and at the very least we have the playoffs, so all is not yet lost, but… …which means this away draw, against a tough team, is […]
Tag Archives: EFL Leage One
Peterborough United vs Sunderland: the stakes are high
We did what was necessary against Doncaster Rovers. We are still masters of our own destiny. But that could change if we falter against Posh. With so few games left, there is no further leeway. The results of others have to be matched. If they are, we go up automatically, without the ordeal of playoffs. […]
Sixer’s Sevens: a good day for Sunderland at Rochdale, Burton and Luton
John McCormick writes: do games get much closer than this? To come from 1-0 down to win 2-1 away, with a last minute goal from a captain who came on as a sub. And this on a day when Barnsley lost and Luton only managed a draw at home. And, if my maths is correct […]
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Ground: Rochdale and Spotland
John McCormick writes: My mam worked in a munitions factory during the war, so I suppose she was – “the girl who makes the thing that holds the oil that oils the ring that works the thing-ummy-bob that’s going to win the war.” You might ask why I’m telling you this. It’s because Pete Sixsmith resumes […]
Sixer’s Barnsley Soapbox: a good opportunity lost?
John McCormick writes: Games like this have to be taken in context. Lose and we can forget about automatic promotion. Win and we’re back in control of our own destiny. But draw? It means we’re still reliant on other teams dropping points (while Luton widen the gap) but it doesn’t mean we’re out of the […]
Sixer’s Soapbox: Plymouth Argyle repulsed as Sunderland press on
John McCormick writes: A joint effort brings this to you on a fine morning. Fine not because of the weather, which is a bit iffy, but because we have just won our third in a row and have a semi-final in a couple of days. Malcolm did the proof-reading and uploaded the text, leaving the […]
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Ground: Bristol Rovers and the Memorial Stadium
John McCormick writes: this one was pencilled in when the fixtures came out but by Christmas I knew it would be a non-starter. A pity, as a weekend in Somerset with a quick trip across the border would have made for a brilliant weekend at this time of year. I reckon I’ll just have to […]
The Charlie Methven ‘Who are You?’: (1) Oxford heart vs Sunderland heart
Salut! Sunderland wrote at length about SAFC’s executive director Charlie Methven* after he became part of his friend and fellow Oxford United supporter Stewart Donald’s takeover of our club. The vast majority of supporters are probably content with what has happened since. But both have inevitably and understandably divided loyalties as Oxford, having given us […]
The League One breakaway: Peterborough dent Charlton’s progress
Part one of our mid-season review looked forward to the Christmas games. Part two looked at what had happened up to New Year’s Day. Part three was delayed until yesterday, and I’m taking the time to update that post after yesterday’s results. The first part of this one is the same as yesterday, given that […]
***
welcomes lovers of good football writing
Polished Plastics: for cleaning gutters and all UPVC products. In Sunderland and across the North East
Get these signed football classics
Great football tops from 3Retro
Click on the red and white srtripes to see 3Retro's historic Sunderland (and other) football wear
Articles
-
Mike: The Lads to win 2-0, still hopeful, a bit to go ye...
-
Edward: 1-1 honours even and we'll settle it at Wembley. ...
-
Stevie \"O\": Hi Monsieur, I do declare I am still one of tho...
-
Paul: 4-1 to Sunderland. Remember a similar result when ...
-
Phil D: 1-0 to the lads. Will it be enough? I'm not o...
-
Sunderland vs Portsmouth: a question of points no longer in our hands
-
Peterborough United vs Sunderland: the stakes are high
-
Sixer’s Soapbox: Peterborough make their point against Sunderland
-
Jim Baxter: Dave Parnaby’s Appreciation
-
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Ground: Peterborough United, London Road and the ABAX stadium
-
Sunderland vs Portsmouth Who are You? ‘We should be runaway favourites by now’
-
Sunderland vs Portsmouth: a question of points no longer in our hands
-
Sixer’s Soapbox: Peterborough make their point against Sunderland
-
Sixer’s Peterborough sevens. Bitterly disappointing
-
Sunderland vs Portsmouth ‘Who are You?’: a buildup that began in December
Click above for Salut! Sunderland’s home page, bookmark it and keep coming back
