If this game was in a few weeks I’d say easy win for us, but as they’re at home first game back in the division I’d say either score draw or they nick it. It’ll basically be their cup final.
Match Thread ⚽️ Sunderland vs Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 31st Jul (1 Viewer)
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They will come out of the blocks fast on Sunday, with the crowd behind them. We'll need to be patient, and let our passing game warm up, and then pick them off. Can see them getting an early goal perhaps, but then we go to town 1-3
If we turn up they can't live with us , simple as that
Must win game already, at least mustn't lose - it will likely set the tone for the early part of the season. They'll be a tough test, rested and at full strength. I'd take a draw at that hell hole but 0-3 would be so much better 
How is the first game of the season a must win game?Must win game already, at least mustn't lose - it will likely set the tone for the early part of the season. They'll be a tough test, rested and at full strength. I'd take a draw at that hell hole but 0-3 would be so much better
1-1 - they’ve got a bit of bounce after being promoted. Need to get over this shitty “rivalry” they’ll be decent at this level - draw will be a good result.
Toughest game of the season so far.
Take a draw
Take a draw
Moore
Hyam Fadz Panzo
Dabo Hamer Sheaf Bidwell
Ohare Allen
Gyokeres
3-1 win, Gyokeres Hamer and Panzo
Hyam Fadz Panzo
Dabo Hamer Sheaf Bidwell
Ohare Allen
Gyokeres
3-1 win, Gyokeres Hamer and Panzo
I see that differently, it’s a chance to play them before they’ve adjusted to the higher difficulty. Took us quite a while to get into it and we’d been promoted pretty comfortably.
I think if Neil had gone in sooner they would've probably won the league. Standard was shite last season. Keep Stewart quiet and should be a straightforward win though
We tend not to play well against teams that sit back but they aren’t going to sit back cuz their fans will lose their shit so cov 4-0
There's no 'rivalry' HDW, just people who probably weren't even born at that time baiting one another.
It's all so................
In all honesty though, anyone thinking we'll walk this is in for shock. If they get the crowd behind them early we'll do well getting anything from the game.
I disagree if we keep them quiet for the first 10 the Sunderland day trippers are gonna start moaning and if we score first it’s gonna get toxic. We will fill are boots and go top of the league
I fancy a comfortable 2-0 or 3-1 to us. They might well go for it early with a big crowd behind them allowing us to hit them on the break. We just need to keep it tight for the first 15 - 20 minutes and pop their party balloon.
Just a reminder that Forest lost their first 4 games last season.Must win game already, at least mustn't lose - it will likely set the tone for the early part of the season. They'll be a tough test, rested and at full strength. I'd take a draw at that hell hole but 0-3 would be so much better
Wow, talk about blowing your own trumpet…
Fancy our chances on this one. Just got to play our own game and we will be fine. Do t think they have added to much.
I get the joke but it just winds me up when people start talking about the first game of the season being must win.
I must say, you lot are very confident on here.
It's the first game of the season, anything can happen, and I think we are in for a very tough afternoon. We can win, sure, but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. I think Sunderland will be decent and with it being the first game after a promotion, and a rival derby for them, with a big home crowd, I cannot see how it is going to be a walk in the park like some people think.
It's the first game of the season, anything can happen, and I think we are in for a very tough afternoon. We can win, sure, but let's not get ahead of ourselves just yet. I think Sunderland will be decent and with it being the first game after a promotion, and a rival derby for them, with a big home crowd, I cannot see how it is going to be a walk in the park like some people think.
We've only been in this league for 2 seasons ? (sorry to be pedantic!)
Very difficult opening game with 35k+ roaring them on. Would happily take a point at this moment. First game back at this level and at their ground they will be very hard to beat. Over the season I expect/hope to finish above them (10th to their 17th) but I’m a little anxious about this opener.
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This one could go either way - but I think it will be an entertaining affair. I’ll go 2-2 with godden and gyokeres on target for us
