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Useful at the time, but an expendable squad player now. A bit like Warnock's tenure, not quite good enough for the next level.

It was their big centre back who was off. Couldn't believe we didn't put it over.

Heart over head with that choice. Goalkeeper looked the best I thought.

I remember the same type of messages when we signed Payero, that worked out well. Saying that, I do think Barlaser will be a great fit in this team.

Looks like Stewart won't be getting his foot on any line for a while

Because it's cheap to source, cheap to produce and infinitely recyclable?

Even the one that was outside the box?

You missed out Jones. The rest are Warnock's though.

Warnock signing. He thought he had what it takes to play at champo level

Only if there was contact on his foot at the time it was on or past the line. If none of Fry was ever in the box, or up to the line, I don't see how he could have committed an offence inside the box.

Love the release by MFC: "The defender received a straight red card - and was adjudged to have conceded a penalty - after Black Cats striker Ross Stewart went to ground outside of the box."

I think we can do even better than that, I'll go for 17 points (y)

Is your point that we did more short passing under Wilder than Carrick? Well, the answer to that is no. In which case the stats would contradict your "hoofball" comment even more.

I know you're just fishing, but if you're really bothered about a non-rival you can look at the stats, it's all out there. Boro 3rd in league on short passes (S'land 9th) Boro 21st in league on long passes (S'land 17th)...

Giles suffered a bit from that shocker of a pitch, and also Sunderland did of good job of marking any targets so not much to aim for. The amount of quality balls he's put in this season he can have an off day without being overly criticised.

Only one team playing hoof ball yesterday! Hit the big man!

I especially liked the disappointed sigh from the commentator when Steffan made a save, or the interruption from chatting about Sunderland players golfing abilities to focus on a Sunderland chance with the comment "wait, we're in here".

Yes of course he gets criticised if he comes out and misses the ball. You can't base decisions on assuming you will miss the ball though. He should have been out and cut that attack off.

Only if it's the foot that has been 'contacted'. Having a foot on the line while your being fouled doesn't make it in the box.