LCFC 1-0 Sunderland - Post Match Thread

[The Doctor]

1 minute ago, StanSP said:

14 clear of 3rd is the main one  

70 more points to match the record is the main one

[Simonb]

17 wins from the remaining 33 games gets us to 90 points which should be enough.. that's absolutely madness to be where we are now

[foxes_rule1978]

To win against such a young energetic team like Sunderland when not at our best is a great result. They really did come for us 

[foxes_rule1978]

Just now, The Doctor said:

70 more points to match the record is the main one

Honestly, that should be a target 

[sishades]

2 minutes ago, Daggers said:

We came quickly and yet it was still a happy ending for everyone. 

And no cock ups either!

[trabuch]

We are 8 points clear at the top and 14 points ahead of the playoffs. That is mighty impressive. I genuinely can't see any tail off either.

[Beachyboy]

2 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

I think we’ll win this league with possibly a record points tally.

But what I saw tonight tells me that it won’t be because we are a particularly good side. 
It’s primarily because the standard of the opposition in the Championship is pretty awful.

Sunderland tonight carved us open many times but could not hit a barn door. Claims that they were the best side we’ve played are true to an extent that they came and had a go. But in the final third they were woeful.

The summer will be interesting. This season, we are SO much better than the opposition that they might as well crown us champions now.

But boy, will we have to invest in the summer or it’ll be another very tough season I imagine.

But, for now, get your money on City getting 100 points for the season. The opposition this season are rubbish by comparison 

We need at least 4 players for the team, 2xCbs, a CM a striker. I agree Sunderland were poor in front of goal. If we could get at least 2 of those 4 players in January it would be a good start. The striker with 2 of our 4 away at Afcon maybe worth going for, and a CM

[Guest Col city fan]

Just now, foxes_rule1978 said:

Honestly, that should be a target 

We’ll get far more than 70 points 

[Simonb]

Just now, The Doctor said:

70 more points to match the record is the main one

99 points to play for aswell.. certainly achievable .. not a given

[jonny_wright]

Should have the league sewn up before the new year so we can concentrate on the fa cup 😂😂

[Aus Fox]

First team we’ve played who I am certain will be in the top 6 at the end of the season. 
They played well, but if we take our chances that could have been 3 or 4. Referee wasn’t great, which was a shame, both teams could/ should have had a penalty.

But we take another 3 points and move on to QPR.

[Guest Col city fan]

Just now, Beachyboy said:

We need at least 4 players for the team, 2xCbs, a CM a striker. I agree Sunderland were poor in front of goal. If we could get at least 2 of those 4 players in January it would be a good start. The striker with 2 of our 4 away at Afcon maybe worth going for, and a CM

Good post and I agree.

Striker and CB will be the most important positions imo.

I love Nacho for his commitment and love of the club, but we don’t want to be starting next season with him as our main goal scorer. 
But as I said, for now, enjoy the ride 👍

[The Doctor]

1 minute ago, foxes_rule1978 said:

Honestly, that should be a target 

I wouldn't be surprised if on the downlow, Enzo has set it as an extra target, man has the airs of a perfectionist 

[Spudulike]

That final 25 mins was made for Hamza. Surprised Enzo waited so long. 

[Stevosevic]

8 minutes ago, Col city fan said:

I think we’ll win this league with possibly a record points tally.

But what I saw tonight tells me that it won’t be because we are a particularly good side. 
It’s primarily because the standard of the opposition in the Championship is pretty awful.

Sunderland tonight carved us open many times but could not hit a barn door. Claims that they were the best side we’ve played are true to an extent that they came and had a go. But in the final third they were woeful.

The summer will be interesting. This season, we are SO much better than the opposition that they might as well crown us champions now.

But boy, will we have to invest in the summer or it’ll be another very tough season I imagine.

But, for now, get your money on City getting 100 points for the season. The opposition this season are rubbish by comparison.

It brings me back to my belief that the top flight and the second tier are worlds apart and the gap just gets ever bigger.

It is but we will of course strengthen. 
 

It’s very likely we get starters in for striker, a number 8 position, a winger and both CB positions at minimum. 

[PhillippaT]

13 minutes ago, Tielemans63 said:

It has to be said, the standard of finishing in the Championship leaves a bit to be desired.

There's a reason why good strikers cost £££££££££

[Guest Col city fan]

2 minutes ago, Aus Fox said:

First team we’ve played who I am certain will be in the top 6 at the end of the season. 
They played well, but if we take our chances that could have been 3 or 4. Referee wasn’t great, which was a shame, both teams could/ should have had a penalty.

But we take another 3 points and move on to QPR.

I doubt they’ll be top 6. Top 6 will contain sides with a good standard striker.

Leeds will be second 

[Pita]

Sunderland is the best team we have played so far. They came to play

[kristianity77]

Wasn't overly impressed watching that to be honest.  Looked a bit ragged when up against a team that really had a go.  Which is weird because I thought any team that did that we would walk through.  Missed Ndidi no question.

 

I still don't like this pissing around at the back though.  I get it for the sake of slowing play, waiting for the right opportunities, but sometimes we are overplaying it and getting in to trouble. We have to learn when to do it and when to clear it and reset if we are under the cosh a bit.

 

Yea we could of had a couple more goals tonight but if Sunderland had any strikers that had scored this season, it could have been a different story.

[moore_94]

Ref's should be made to do a test every month to make sure they do still know the rules

 

Should've been a pen for the pulling and foul on Fatawu as it carried on into the box, not a free kick from where it started

[StanSP]

Sky going on about Sunderland's penalty but not mentioning ours at all. 

 

Done about 20 replays of it  

[Harboro]

6 minutes ago, StanSP said:

14 clear of 3rd is the main one  

You’re not being ambitious enough 

[wokinghamfox]

Er foul on fats was a pen. The commentators don't know the rules either

Edited 24 October 2023 by wokinghamfox

[Milo]

First team that really tried to attack us at home. Fair play. 

 

Never really felt threatened. I’m not sure who the MOTM was, but Casadei is certainly in with a shout. 
 

 

[Legend_in_blue]

Sunderland won't play any better all season.  They threw everything at us with the usual abysmal Championship level finishing.

 

And thanks to their keeper playing the game of his career and despite us never getting out of 2nd gear, we should have scored 5.

 

And this table:

 

 

 

it's looking decent.