Even before the beginning of the season I said Sunderland will be the ones to stay up, they mean business and they have the means to back it up. They are going to be annoying the next two or three seasons if they can build on this. But it's so good to see one of the institutions come back up and do well.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He’s the key to their success.

He’s such a great footballer in every way. Up there with Jamie Vardy for mine, who to me is a similar kind of player.

[–] MHPengwingz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

He will make a great manager one day

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah I agree. I’d like him to come back to get some experience under Arteta because he’s got so much to offer.

Him and Elneny, he’s another one that if we’re to be successful this year, should be remembered for the work they did building this team.

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I wanna see Elneny involved with our academy at some point. Especially given he has that football club of his already that he made during his ACL

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Yeah absolute same. He offered so much behind the scenes and I reckon it’s a big reason why there’s so much gel in the team.

Frimmy as well. These people don’t get the spotlight they should.

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Happy new year :)

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Isn't turning out to be one for Maresco, haha.

I guess Great Value Guardiola didn't work out so well for Chelsea in the end. Though TBF to him, he's clearly a very good manager, but he inherited a mess there, especially in defence.

ETA: Happy New Year everyone.

[–] MHPengwingz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

Happy New Year

And that is one extreme case of Manager of the Month curse

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

It's funny, cuz I think he's actually a good manager.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 2 points 1 week ago

great value Guardiola

Lmao. Poundland Pep.

[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Very cool, Sunderland! Thanks!

Even aside from this result, I'm really happy they are doing so well. It's great to have them back in the PL.

[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Stadium of Light belongs in this competition. Apparently they're fucking unbeaten at home, hah.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

New Year and four points clear.

Edit: I saw a Semenyo rumour, is it a load of shit or are we in?