Blackpool v Sunderland Official Matchday Thread 17.04.21

[hertfordseasider]

Funny that, the Sunderland board are saying they're shit as well.

I think they are very evenly matched, it's cagey.

Great play from Dougall there.

 

[Stanah]

We need to get closer to them, step up 10 yards and stop them playing it around with such comfort

 

[seasidelytham]

Its hard work watching this. Not helped by the referee who is a disgrace.

They are but still a notch above us

 

[SeasideKurt]

Big gulf in quality

You have the incorrect game on pal.

 

[Tangerine Manc]

good defending Ballard

 

[seasidelytham]

They are but still a notch above us

Defensively we are outstanding

 

[Yarmouth Seasider]

MK Dons 1 Portsmouth 0

 

[JJpool]

Chizzy, both coaches will be happy?

WHAT...

We've looked very poor and are not passing the ball like we have seen. Because of out lack of keeping the ball Sunderland are seeing way too much of it.

 

[Lytham_fy8]

We're looking to sit back and pick them off but we can't get the ball working.

 

[hertfordseasider]

We are struggling to create anything, not had the press in their half. We look a bit off balance without Embleton as Mitchell is a winger not a midfielder.

 

[johnnyb]

Anyone’s iFollow keep dropping out. Done it 4 times now and have to log back in.

 

[Mark_GT]

Two good sides getting the measure of one another. I wish Jerry would just play a bit more advanced. He goes very deep sometimes.

 

[Wilburrabbit]

Is the fourth official really called Ben Toner?? We used to have one of them......

 

[hertfordseasider]

That was a decent cross from Ollie.

 

[glasshalffull]

Sunderland the better team for me after the first ten minutes or so. Think I would take a point now if offered.

 

[BestTrip]

Is the fourth official really called Ben Toner?? We used to have one of them......

Yeah, He is a Science Teacher at Fleetwood High

 

[Macseasider]

Even stuff, possibly the Mackems edging it. Two good sides.

 

[Tangerinemoss]

Good game this, two good teams . Ref needs to be careful what he lets go, some shocking non decisions. Anyone’s game

 

[hertfordseasider]

Very even half for me, 0-0is right and could easily be the final score. Very few chances for either side.

 

[dave1772]

Anyone’s iFollow keep dropping out. Done it 4 times now and have to log back in.

yep me too

 

[62years&counting]

An entertaining, robust encounter that could go either way.

 

[Johnno]

Anyone’s iFollow keep dropping out. Done it 4 times now and have to log back in.

I managed to get back on but plagued with buffering now.
I can’t wait to get back watching live!

 

[Tangojoe]

Sunderland look far more incisive than PBoro or Hull.

 

[Blackpool Are Back!]

Neither keeper tested so far.

 

[Hazi]

Is the fourth official really called Ben Toner?? We used to have one of them......

Was it the homecoming game he was moved from by the EFL after noting the significance?

 

[Davepick]

Some excellent football from both sides.
I think one goal might win this.

 

[Tangojoe]

Dan Ballard is Spartacus today

 

[CAGU]

Sunderland the better team for me after the first ten minutes or so. Think I would take a point now if offered.

Do we really need to win or is a point ok if Portsmouth lose? We need Joey to do us a favour too!

 

[Grumpy_no_more]

No radio commentary except DAB n stool at work bloody radio Lancashire who wants to listen to knob end

The iFollow away commentary is just stadium noise. I prefer that to the Goon Show from Chizzy and Brett.
I love Brett, but a commentator he ain't.

 

[Hazi]

I think we can improve second half and take this. UTMP

 

[TSSeasider]

Tight game.

They've created nothing of note, but had plenty of the ball.

We need to get hold of it and stop the lazy long balls as we are so deep we never get the second ball.

Play it shorter and snappier with the odd long ball thrown in.

 

[adamswonkyteeth]

Mixed bag at the moment - Lincoln winning, Pompey losing, Charlton drawing - at the moment a point isn’t a bad result?

 

[Johnno]

Dan Ballard is Spartacus today

No, I’m Spartacus.

 

[Davepick]

Was it the homecoming game he was moved from by the EFL after noting the significance?

Bet he's glad it's N and not a V.

 

[1966_and_all_that]

Our key passes and crosses up front lack accuracy.
We appear to be playing on the break at home.
Midfield aren't creating enough.
Mitchell not being used enough.
We're not pressing the Sunderland defence - more like standing off them.

 

[JJpool]

Sunderland the better team for me after the first ten minutes or so. Think I would take a point now if offered.

We need a win really and don't look like we're producing the quality so far to get it.

A few long balls into the channels etc is OK for simms to chase but not all the time.

Where has the incisive passing gone? Its not even as if Sunderland have stopped us its just we have chosen to boot it up.

I didn't see critch going mad each time we did and lost it but id assume he wants us to keep the all better as he always says.

Maybe the suns in their eyes in which case did they even consider changing sides before kick off?

Just poor so far, have to improve drastically on the ball for me.

 

[Seasider3610]

Is the fourth official really called Ben Toner?? We used to have one of them......

Bent Owner like koko

 

[Mark_GT]

Is the fourth official really called Ben Toner?? We used to have one of them......

Unsurprisingly Chizzy didn't take the bait when Brett offered it.

 

[Hadley]

Anyone’s iFollow keep dropping out. Done it 4 times now and have to log back in.

Same here. Crap.

 

[1950`spoolfan]

We`ve defended well but not created anything of note going forward.Sunderland just edged it so far

 

[Wizaard]

Big gulf in quality

Utter bollocks. Nothing in it at all. Wyke has just seen daylight at half time when Ballard let him out of his pocket.

 

[Matesrates]

Just got in from work, how’s it looking?

 

[Davepick]

I love Brett but he must say 'y'know' more than anyone I've ever heard.

 

[Scaramanga]

I would say Sunderland just edged that half, Leadbitter has a good range of passing.

 

[Wizaard]

We`ve defended well but not created anything of note going forward.Sunderland just edged it so far

Simms should have scored instead of putting it over. Name one Sunderland chance.

 

[Fatboy]

Not a bad first half that , could do with you g Dimi getting on his toes going forward a bit more,

 

[Tangojoe]

66% possession for them but only one shot on target. That's how well our defence is playing.

 

[we_need_a_bob_hatton]

Do we really need to win or is a point ok if Portsmouth lose? We need Joey to do us a favour too!

doubt it....they are losing and had a player sent off.

 

[dave1772]

Mixed bag at the moment - Lincoln winning, Pompey losing, Charlton drawing - at the moment a point isn’t a bad result?

yep I think if all results did stay as is that's a good afternoon, though have to wait for Oxford later.

 

[Miko]

Get Dougall off! Playing with 10 men

Dougall Dougall blah blah blah. Just watch all the good things he's doing and you'll get a more

Get a grip.

1 pass 1 booking

The rest was made up of 3 yard passes to both teams!

I'm sure we would all like to see him back to how he was several months ago because as many have pointed out he is way off atm.