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Post by Les on May 7, 2019 9:22:04 GMT
Extra options in this poll to allow for the penalties scenario.
Obviously a draw isn't an option in this game
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Post by Les on May 8, 2019 10:15:52 GMT
I think this one will go right to the wire - I just hope our players don't bottle it.
Same nerves and target for both teams
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Post by boilerman on May 8, 2019 12:55:03 GMT
I have decided to be optimistic and gone for a Sunderland win, Portsmouth have been shaky as well and I think with the stronger players coming back and Maguire getting sharper we will prove to strong for them over 2 legs.
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Post by macmackem on May 9, 2019 13:48:16 GMT
Portsmouth will do us like a kipper, hold out for a draw at SoL, nick it at their place
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Post by Les on May 11, 2019 21:06:00 GMT
Portsmouth will do us like a kipper, hold out for a draw at SoL, nick it at their place We were both wrong Ray but that said a 1 goal lead is nothing to sit back on. 😉 |
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Post by eathummous on May 12, 2019 10:13:25 GMT
Do away goals count double?
Our scoring in games rate is pretty good but I don't know if we have enough about us defensively to get through.
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Post by Les on May 12, 2019 12:08:50 GMT
Do away goals count double?Our scoring in games rate is pretty good but I don't know if we have enough about us defensively to get through. According to Sky Commentary last night no they don't. |
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Post by Les on May 13, 2019 22:17:25 GMT
www.safc.com/news/team-news/2019/may/ross-on-portsmouth-winRoss focused on Thursday's showdownJack Ross has sent out an important message to his players ahead of Thursday’s seismic Play-Off second leg at Portsmouth. Sunderland take a slender 1-0 lead with them to Fratton Park, thanks to Chris Maguire’s sensational second-half volley at the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats were then later reduced to 10 men when Alim Ozturk saw red for a challenge on Gareth Evans. However, the Lads held firm to see out their first win in four attempts this season against Pompey to take an advantage into Thursday’s return leg. Speaking to safc.com, Ross refused to get carried away and was quick to refocus as Sunderland now prepare to take on Portsmouth in their own back yard. “There’s character in that dressing room from the players and staff,” he said. “People have had to work had to be involved again and be a part of this club and they did that again at the weekend. Saturday was just one step towards achieving our goal. “We’ve got another difficult one on Thursday, but we want to make sure we have another one after that too. “All season long the players have shown a real desire to get this club promoted. “We came into the game on Saturday with that determination and we got our rewards. Now, we’ve got to show the same level again on Thursday.”
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Post by Les on May 15, 2019 8:55:30 GMT
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Post by Les on May 15, 2019 8:57:24 GMT
www.safc.com/news/team-news/2019/may/team-news-v-portsmouthMcGeady and Watmore latestJack Ross has provided a fitness update over attacking duo Aiden McGeady and Duncan Watmore ahead of Thursday’s Sky Bet League One Play-off second leg at Portsmouth. McGeady was forced to withdraw from the first leg warm-up on Saturday after he’d initially been named in the starting XI to face Portsmouth. Watmore, meanwhile, is back in training and close to full fitness after enduring a spell on the sidelines with an ankle ligaments injury picked up at Wycombe Wanderers in March. Speaking at Tuesday’s press conference, Ross provided the latest on the pair as Sunderland look to make the most of their first leg advantage and seal their place in the final at Wembley. “Aiden’s not any different to what he was prior to the first leg,” he said. “We'll wait and make a sensible decision. “We'll see how he feels and the right course of action." He continued: “Duncan has trained well and with that in mind he’s probably put himself into my thoughts for Thursday. “We will weight that up over the next day, but he’s trained well. “He is another good option for us to have going into Thursday.”
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Post by Les on May 16, 2019 9:30:21 GMT
www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11721204/hampshire-police-arrest-man-after-portsmouth-vs-sunderland-threatsHampshire Police arrest man after Portsmouth vs Sunderland threatsHampshire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of making threats to kill ahead of Portsmouth's home game with Sunderland on Thursday. The 22-year-old, from North Allerton, was arrested following threats on social media about the Sky Bet League One semi-final second leg at Fratton Park. Hampshire Police said in a statement: "A man was arrested overnight after threats were put out on social media about tonight's Portsmouth v Sunderland game at Fratton Park. "The 22-year-old man, from North Allerton, was arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of making threats to kill. "He currently remains in custody. "We continue to work with Portsmouth FC and can assure the public that a sufficient policing response will be in place for tonight's match." Portsmouth will carry out enhanced security checks at Thursday's game and have asked supporters to arrive early to ensure they are in the stadium in time for kick-off. Portsmouth trail 1-0 following Saturday's first leg at the Stadium of Light. Portsmth vs S'land May 16, 2019, 7:30pm Live on Sky Sports Football HD
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Post by Les on May 16, 2019 9:55:01 GMT
www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/sunderland-afc-news/stewart-donald-makes-offer-to-travelling-sunderland-fans-ahead-of-play-off-clash-with-portsmouth-1-9771709Stewart Donald makes offer to travelling Sunderland fans ahead of play-off clash with PortsmouthSunderland owner Stewart Donald has encouraged fans to stop off at his former club Eastleigh on their way to Portsmouth. Nerves may be starting to kick in for travelling Sunderland fans ahead tonight's huge clash at Portsmouth. The Black Cats will make the trip to Fratton Park with a 1-0 lead for the second leg of their League One play-off semi-final. Sunderland received 2,000 tickets for the game on the south coast ahead of the 666-mile round trip. And Black Cats owner Stewart Donald has encouraged fans to stop off at his old club Eastleigh ahead of the fixture, tweeting the following message: Donald owned Eastleigh for six years and helped the club rise from the Conference South to the National League.
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Post by Les on May 16, 2019 9:59:11 GMT
Hampshire Police arrest man after Portsmouth vs Sunderland threats Apparently the idiot threatened a Manchester Arena style killing spree. |
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Post by Les on May 16, 2019 17:53:59 GMT
Jack Ross has made two changes for tonight’s League One Play-Off Semi-Final second leg against Portsmouth.
Aiden McGeady once again misses out, but following his goalscoring heroics in the first leg, Chris Maguire is handed a start against his former club.
Grant Leadbitter is also called into the starting XI for the Fratton Park showdown, with Lewis Morgan and Lynden Gooch dropping to the bench.
It’s as you were in defenece, as Jon McLaughlin is protected by Tom Flanagan, Alim Ozturk, Luke O’Nien and Bryan Oviedo, with Ozturk, who was sent off against Pompey on Saturday, available after his red card was overturned.
Charlie Wyke once again leads the line, as Duncan Watmore is named on the bench.
Sunderland: McLaughlin, Flanagan, Ozturk, O’Nien, Oviedo, Leadbitter, Cattermole, Power, Honeyman, Maguire, Wyke.
Substitutes: Ruiter, Dunne, Matthews, Morgan, Gooch, Grigg, Watmore.
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Post by macmackem on May 16, 2019 19:23:06 GMT
Won't win with that team
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