Sunderland vs Aston Villa Match Thread

[Toronto Villa]

[Jim Bradley]

Whelan?

[Toronto Villa]

Adomah back, Jack on the bench. Attacking intent from Brucey with 2 forwards.

[VinnieChase84]

442.
Only change I’d have is Thor or Jedinak in for Whelan

[Uknowthescore]

4-4-2?

[paulcomben]

Whelan or Jedinak or Thor constant confusion. 442 provides nostalgic goosebumps.

[Toronto Villa]

Whelan did ok at Sheff Wed in fairness aside from his goal. Good to rotate if possible. But would rather have seen BB but will see how it goes. We have options on the bench.

[taylorsworkrate]

Don't mind the 442, but can't see how Whelan can play in such a system with his poor mobility

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Whelan will be fine providing he's no played out of position.

[garyshawsknee]

I hate to get on the mans case after scoring a goal, but really cant see how Whelan gets in ahead of B B and Jedi. hope the change of system doesn't upset things too much. UTV

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I hate to get on the mans case after scoring a goal, but really cant see how Whelan gets in ahead of B B and Jedi.

If Whelan doesn't deliver we've also got Onamah whose natural position is there. Personally I'd have gone for the energy of Bjork.

[CJ]

Think that's a pretty good attacking line up to be fair - Snodgrass and Adomah wide with Hogan and Grabban up top. Grealish to come on in the second half to ease him back before Saturday. I'm feeling positive!

[chrisw1]

That's a decent side.  Jedi will be needed on Saturday and he can struggle with two games in a week.

UTV

[Ads]

Just parked up. Buggers have put parking restrictions in place.

Whelan played well at Wednesday.

[olaftab]

That's a very attacking side so 0-0?