We asked for your thoughts after Saturday’s Premier League game between Sunderland and Brighton.
Here are some of your comments:
Sunderland fans
Steven: Only Forest and Wolves have scored fewer goals than us in the Premier League this season. It’s as simple as, if we struggle to score goals we struggle to win games.
Milo: Maybe the most frustrating defeat of the season. We ran out of ideas when Brighton went ahead despite being the better side for much of the game. Need to push through this rough patch, especially with so many injuries.
David: Defeat was a bit harsh but, equally, we didn’t do enough to win what was a decent game overall. It is clear that injuries and a small squad, with players playing out of position, is taking its toll in an unforgiving league. Shame for the much improved Rigg that he didn’t get his goal, but good to see Brobbey back. Xhaka and Diarra looked a bit sluggish and several others faded badly in the last 30. We as fans need to try to stay as calm as our manager is, particularly in the build up to next weekends fixture.
Mick: Need to start attacking defences down the middle and not constantly trying to whip the ball in from the right, same strategy every week. Lucky we already have 40pts, or we would be in a relegation battle.
Brighton fans
Brian: A good first half performance and well controlled in the second half. The number of goal scoring chances we are missing is still a concern, but a very welcome three points.
Mick: Another mature away performance. We are learning how to manage games. Slick passing and more energy than the opposition led to a thoroughly deserved, narrow win. The back four were excellent against a tough but disorganised attack. A few more games like this and we can start to dream again…
Fran: Played well but if we could take our chances we would so much higher in the league. Great to get to the 40 points . I just think if we want to challenge for Europe we need to sign a proven experienced goal scorer who knows where the goal is.
Tim: Another much better performance. There were some glaring errors, especially Dunk’s pass out from the back that was intercepted. But all in all we were a lot better. Hope to see us kick on from here and have a strong finish to the season.