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Two Sunderland Supporters Talk To Vital Lincoln City

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And now for the answers provided by Gary:

How long have you supported Sunderland?

I have been unfortunate enough to support Sunderland since I was born 32 years ago.

Where did you finish last season?

8th rather controversially after the decision to end the season based on points per game. We were unlucky, and might have gone up automatically but for a run of 3 games without a win which followed a period of good form.

What are your thoughts on appointing Lee Johnson as your new manager?

It is a much more encouraging appointment than our previous two in this decision. He already has a good grip on the gaps we have, and wants to get us playing decent football. He is a breath of fresh air compared to the dinosaur football Phil Parkinson subjected us to.

What are your hopes and expectations for the 2020/21 season?

A team with our budget and wage bill simply must be targeting automatic promotion. We’ve got a lot of catching up to do, and I think it’s too much. I expect us to finish in the playoffs.

One(s) to watch?

Aiden McGeady is the most talented player in the division in my opinion, and is back from the wilderness after Parkinson left him in the youth team inexplicably. However, keep an eye on Jack Diamond – he is going to be a great player.

Which teams you think will finish in the top six in League One?

Lincoln should be there, extremely difficult team to beat. Hull, Sunderland, Portsmouth, Ipswich and Doncaster are my other picks, with Charlton missing out.

Which teams do you think will finish in the bottom four in League One?

The bottom three look poor (despite the fact we lost to Wigan!) and I think Swindon will join them.

What are your thoughts on Lincoln City?

Really tough team to beat, I didn’t expect them to look as good as they have done to be honest. If you’re not losing games, you’re towards the top end of the season. It will be a really good season for the Imps.

What do you think the score will be?

Low scoring 1-0 win to Sunderland – new manager bounce and all that.

Random fact about your Club?

No answer provided.

If you could steal one Lincoln City player for your own team, who would it be and why?

Maybe a cheat because he’s on loan, but Alex Palmer looks a cracking keeper and all of ours are terrible.

What are your proudest and most embarrassing moments as a Sunderland supporter?

Reaching the League Cup final by beating Man Utd at Old Trafford on penalties was incredible, but that season was unique for other reasons too. We stayed up beating Chelsea, Man Utd (again) and drawing with Man City all away from home. That was the 2013/14 season that Gus Poyet – our manager – described as a ‘miracle’ – he wasn’t wrong!

Not long after that we were relegated two seasons on the trot, and the 2nd from the Championship was the most harrowing experience as a Sunderland fan.

Who would you say is your most underrated player?

Most of them are not very good, but Denver Hume gets more stick than he deserves in my opinion.

Do you have a Supporters Trust and what role do they play at the Club?

We have democratic supporters group called the Red and White Army who have regular meetings with the club to challenge them about things, such as the very weird takeover situation we are in.

Which was your favourite match involving Sunderland?

Beating Everton 3-0 at home under Sam Allardyce to seal our Premier League survival at the same time as relegating Newcastle. I could’ve picked one of our six games we won in a row against them – but that would be too easy!

Which was your least favourite match involving Sunderland?

Losing the play-off final last season against Charlton (second time they have beaten us in a play-off final) sparked a period of discontent and knocked the wind out of our sails. We still haven’t recovered, and are still in the lowest period I’ve ever experienced as a Sunderland supporter.

Do you have a Former Players Association at Sunderland?

Yes, we do, I don’t hear much from them mind.

What is the best thing about Sunderland?

It has a beach! Not the greatest place in the county and not a beautiful city like Lincoln, but it’s homely and the locals are very friendly if you’re not in black and white.

Are there any parts of the game you prefer in League One than the Premier League?

3 o clock kick-offs! Other than that, not much, the quality of football down here is poor. Out of all the leagues, I think the Championship is the best one it be a supporter in. Hopefully, we are both there next season!

Have a go at our Lincoln City v Sunderland Quiz below:

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The brother of which Lincoln City manager lifted the FA Cup for Sunderland in 1973?

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