Sunderland vs Aston Villa pre-match thread

[ChicagoLion]

We just need to massively up our level and start playing something closer to the sum of our parts. We also need to do some work on our set pieces, they have been hopeless.

Cash on corners doesnt help.

Well indeed, part of working on set pieces is getting the right people taking them.

Not surprising that the doubts about Emery surface, not only has he reverted to playing Cash all the time, he now has him taking corners.
Sorry I don’t get it.

[ROBBO]

Doesn't matter who takes the corners we present no threat, we are a shadow of the team from last season. Our defence has been okay but going forward we need more energy.

[Martyn Smith]

Another thoroughly absorbing, high quality 0-0

[Clampy]

A nervy 2-1 win. Rogers and Elliot.

[DB]

C'mon Villa, although prepared that they will ruin my Sunday.

[Brazilian Villain]

Another thoroughly absorbing, high quality 0-0

I haven't seen an absorbing, high quality 0-0 since I watched the first round of Countdown during the week.

[Rigadon]

I said before the Everton game that I’d take a draw.  Not today though.  We need to put in a convincing performance and win this one, or I’ll start to look at the table and wonder who we could beat. Any player sulking or not fighting for the team needs dropping for a while. 

[Beard82]

really need something to build on - a win of any description would is needed.

A good performance would be great, but we just need to get things heading in the right direction

[Villa Lew]

Never thought I would be feeling nervous before a Sunderland match, but I am, having said that still going for a Villa win.

[darren woolley]

I'm going for a 2-1 Villa win.