Match Thread Sunderland - Coventry City Match Thread - Tuesday 13th May (21 Viewers)

Simpson said:

That wasn't the issue, it was the fact that it was orchestrated before the game kicked off.

But, as you say, it's the present that counts.

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JimmyHillsbeard said:

I too was at the game in 1977. An orchestrated outcome wouldn’t have seen us go into a 2-0 lead or squander that lead before the Sunderland game ended.

Just like 1997 all Sunderland had to do was equal our result for their safety. I can understand why all those associated with Sunderland were pissed off about the delay and the last 15 mins of “play” but the people who bring up Tottenham delaying their kickoff in 1997 seem to blame us as well (and ignore the fact that Spurs really really tried to send us down that day)

And why have Sunderland fans never been angry with Bristol City for 1977 ?

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Grendel said:

Norwich have more reason to be angry after the way we went then down

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JimmyHillsbeard said:

I too was at the game in 1977. An orchestrated outcome wouldn’t have seen us go into a 2-0 lead or squander that lead before the Sunderland game ended.

Just like 1997 all Sunderland had to do was equal our result for their safety. I can understand why all those associated with Sunderland were pissed off about the delay and the last 15 mins of “play” but the people who bring up Tottenham delaying their kickoff in 1997 seem to blame us as well (and ignore the fact that Spurs really really tried to send us down that day)

And why have Sunderland fans never been angry with Bristol City for 1977 ?

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Simpson said:

That wasn't the issue, it was the fact that it was orchestrated before the game kicked off.

But, as you say, it's the present that counts.

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JimmyHillsbeard said:

I too was at the game in 1977. An orchestrated outcome wouldn’t have seen us go into a 2-0 lead or squander that lead before the Sunderland game ended.

Just like 1997 all Sunderland had to do was equal our result for their safety. I can understand why all those associated with Sunderland were pissed off about the delay and the last 15 mins of “play” but the people who bring up Tottenham delaying their kickoff in 1997 seem to blame us as well (and ignore the fact that Spurs really really tried to send us down that day)

And why have Sunderland fans never been angry with Bristol City for 1977 ?

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Gint11 said:

I wasn’t born until 1983 so It was before my time but my point has always been - they ignore the fact they didn’t win enough games over the season but blame their relegation SOLELY over the fact our game was delayed.

Mass enough points then it doesn’t matter.
It’s such a bullshit resentment from them.

A typical example where blame is cast externally rather than blaming themselves

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Simpson said:

That wasn't the issue, it was the fact that it was orchestrated before the game kicked off.

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Gint11 said:

I wasn’t born until 1983 so It was before my time but my point has always been - they ignore the fact they didn’t win enough games over the season but blame their relegation SOLELY over the fact our game was delayed.

Mass enough points then it doesn’t matter.
It’s such a bullshit resentment from them.

A typical example where blame is cast externally rather than blaming themselves

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Warwickhunt said:

Anybody been on the Scumberland fans forum yo say they have got tickets for the play off final!! They would ho apeshit as they cannot get enough tickets

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