Lambert in or out? Poll reset with majority 'in', 7th May

[Greg N'Ash]

Where has the glorious gnasher gone? Not seen him on here for a few days , regarding lambert i agree the last few games since settling on a formation that suits have been better , lets see how things pan out in the next few weeks .

Still lurking eastie. One swallow doesn't make a summer as they say, More impressed by the effort against Reading rather than any vast improvement quality wise. The problems are still there with the defence so we're only a game away from being right back upto our necks in it . Haven't changed my opinion post January - keep us up and possibly he gets another chance to fix all his mistakes. Go down and he should go.

[SoccerHQ]

I agree with Greg for possibly the first time!

The board made it clear in January they were sticking with him and that was clear as any other club would've fired their manager with those results.

Will look at it again in May when we know our fate.

[paul_e]

Where has the glorious gnasher gone? Not seen him on here for a few days , regarding lambert i agree the last few games since settling on a formation that suits have been better , lets see how things pan out in the next few weeks .

The issue is, there were plenty of people on here who called this formation as the way to go before christmas, it's a bit worrying how long it's taken for him to see, 4231 when we need to attack, 4321 when we need to be a bit tighter, it's really not complicated.  We don't have a strong enough midfield to rely on 2 in the central areas so it's the only sensible option, we also have good options for every position except maybe no direct replacements for Weimann and Benteke.

[eastie]

Where has the glorious gnasher gone? Not seen him on here for a few days , regarding lambert i agree the last few games since settling on a formation that suits have been better , lets see how things pan out in the next few weeks .

The issue is, there were plenty of people on here who called this formation as the way to go before christmas, it's a bit worrying how long it's taken for him to see, 4231 when we need to attack, 4321 when we need to be a bit tighter, it's really not complicated.  We don't have a strong enough midfield to rely on 2 in the central areas so it's the only sensible option, we also have good options for every position except maybe no direct replacements for Weimann and Benteke.

Yes it is the best system for the players we have, thank god he's scrapped the 3 at the back,although it has taken far too long to get the right formation and starting eleven.

Lets hope for a good run in and evaluate things in may.

[Mister E]

Where has the glorious gnasher gone? Not seen him on here for a few days , regarding lambert i agree the last few games since settling on a formation that suits have been better , lets see how things pan out in the next few weeks .

The issue is, there were plenty of people on here who called this formation as the way to go before christmas, it's a bit worrying how long it's taken for him to see, 4231 when we need to attack, 4321 when we need to be a bit tighter, it's really not complicated.  We don't have a strong enough midfield to rely on 2 in the central areas so it's the only sensible option, we also have good options for every position except maybe no direct replacements for Weimann and Benteke.

I've certainly been pushing for the 3 MF / 3 offensive players for a while and I think it works well away from home.
AT VP, with a large pitch to play on, we do get exposed down the flanks. But without a good pair of up-and-down wingers to both attack and cover the fullbacks, I think we are where we are.
Herd - for his aggression, energy and general coolness (Chelsea away, excepted) - should be in the squad if fit, since his covering of the fullbacks was particularly impressive last season; along with the other MF suspects (Westie, BB, Delph, Sylla; possibly KEA).

[Clampy]

Where has the glorious gnasher gone? Not seen him on here for a few days , regarding lambert i agree the last few games since settling on a formation that suits have been better , lets see how things pan out in the next few weeks .

We don't have a strong enough midfield to rely on 2 in the central areas

I've been saying this for a while. Playing four attackers leaves us woefully short in the middle.

[aj2k77]

Still out for me. A win against Reading isn't enough to change my opinion on him. It hasn't been a bad month but overall still way below par.

[peter w]

Anyone know where we are on a current form league table? And how it compares to those around us?

[Chris Smith]

Anyone know where we are on a current form league table? And how it compares to those around us?

Somebody posted one the other day, we were around 11th or 12th.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Anyone know where we are on a current form league table? And how it compares to those around us?

12th.

http://www.footballformguide.net/form/barclays-premier-league

[PeterWithesShin]

Anyone know where we are on a current form league table? And how it compares to those around us?

Last 6 matches we are 12th. MONderland are clear bottom, which is heartbreaking to see.

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/matchday/form-guide.html?tableView=total 

[Rip Van We Go Again]

Anybody know what the little genius has spent since he's been at Sunderland?

[eastie]

Interesting that on the last 6 away games we are in the top 10 form guide but at home we are 19th having lost 5 of the last 6 - it will be our run in at villa park that will make or break our season - a win on Saturday would be fantastic.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Anybody know what the little genius has spent since he's been at Sunderland?

Net: 18,350,000

[Legion]

Anybody know what the little genius has spent since he's been at Sunderland?

Net: 18,350,000

He spent HOW MUCH on a net!?