Mackems viewpoint.

[SoccerHQ]

Never had a problem with Sunderland. Decent club, decent fands unlike their neighbours.

That said, having seen how they played last night, this league is properly wretched if they're comfortably 6th!

[flan]

Jembob- I thought the officials were the usual poor standard we have come to expect this season. Though Heskey had to go as you simply cant raise a hand in the modern game. I'm just glad Henderson didnt make a meal of it and roll around as so many others would have done, thats just cringeworthy.
Zendens 2nd was harsh but like i say we come to expect it.

HQ- we are a different team away from home, much less adventurous but we pick up points because they work as a unit and are fairly solid. We probably just about deserve 6th, but who cares if the league is less predictable, nice to see the big 4 taking their fair share of knocks this year.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

They're certainly the class side in the North East. Good history too but you'd never know it due to the media obsession with Pukecastle and the Bestest Fans in the World (TM)

True. I think most Villa fans share that view and it was comforting to hear all the Villa fans applaud Meyer off the pitch, something I very much doubt they'd have done for a Newcastle player.

[Fuse]

Thanks Flan and I hope you are right.

Fair play to you last night and think Bruce is doing a fine job.

My only gripe was with that horrid little fucker Henderson who got Heskey sent off. Should have known better but the horrid fucker set out to do what he did. He hasnlt got the footballing ability but his attitude is perfect for Old Trafford already!