Sunderland lose at shrewsbury : SAFC Blog

After Tuesday nights victory, optimism for 3 points today was high. After watching a bit of rugby, (no idea what the rules are, but we seemed to be doing ok?), we departed for Shrewsbury at 10am. Sat Nav said 2 hours 40 minutes…. I guess that’s in non monsoon conditions? So a few things against us, it was nearer 4 hours……

Sunderland Lose At Shrewsbury wet wet wet — Pissed it down all the way

Welcome to Shrewsbury — That sign says Shrewsbury

Sunderland Lose At Shrewsbury — Shame it so wet, bet it’s lovely on a nice day?

Add to treacherous weather, *an idiot in charge of Sat Nav…..* surprised we even got there?

Ringo on his way to Sunderland v Shrewsbury — “*The long and winding road”*

Arrive in Shrewsbury, park up, have a wander….

Pair of idiots at Shrewsbury v Sunderland — “*The outfits change, the idiots stay the same?”*

With time not on our side, we head to the Fanzone, for a few pints. Whilst the band seemed to be giving it a go, they had the look of men who don’t see an awful lot of daylight.

Fanzone NOT Boyzone at Sunderland V Shrewsbury — This weekend 3 years ago, we were hosting Arsenal in the richest league in world football….. today, we are in a car park in Shropshire,in the rain, listening to a Bryan Adams cover band…… That’s like The Queen going to Greggs for her lunch?

Onto the match….

Start 0-0

Half time 0-1

Full time 0-1

So, we lost the game; it was a really soft goal completely against the run of play – but we still had loads of time left to win the game. Unlike the hapless efforts at Peterborough, Lincoln and Wycombe – I thought we played ok today?

We dominated possession
We hit the woodwork 3 times
Grigg was twice a bootlace away from scoring
We had a few other good chances
We have stopped the pointless long punt forward from our keeper

Whilst that’s all positive, there’s some obvious negatives

Soft goal, (again)
Shrewsbury are shit and we lost to them
McGeady…. Why wasn’t he deployed wide? Loads of good breaks from Denver, (my man of the match), but he’s very one footed and once forced inside – the play was broken up, as they swarmed Aiden – hit the wings boys; it did well for us on Tuesday night?
Phil; it’s either suit or sportswear? Suit trousers with PE Teacher coat just looks shit

Whilst I’m pissed off we lost to another poor team, I thought we looked ok today? 9 times out of 10 we win that game.

Lincoln man of the match – the woodwork saves them for the 3rd time!

SAFCBlog is generally realistic that we are in a League 1, because we deserve to be. I’ve always said no one has a divine right to win games – but fucking hell; this league is depressing me. Fed up of going to shit grounds and losing – trips to Forest, Birmingham, Boro, Sheff Weds etc would be much nicer! Fed up of tinpot fans with drums – but…….it’s not where you’re from…. it’s where your at? Please let’s get promoted this season!?

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