Sixer’s Sevens: SAFC 1 Norwich City 1. Yet another letdown brings storm clouds

Jake gives Sixer star billing
Jake gives Sixer star billing

This is where Pete Sixsmith records his instant verdict, in seven words, on each Sunderland game. We’ve all been so often that it should be like water off a duck’s back. A so-called must-win game – and for once the phrase seemed fully justified, at least to anyone with an eye on forthcoming games. And what happens? Another dreadful disappointment, another self-imposed hill to climb, a degree of luck in getting and staying level – and two more precious points dropped and little rational hope of gaining (m)any more in the immediate future. Pete’s Soapbox may be edged in black but will certainly not be for the squeamisb after another horror show …

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