Sunderland Vs Plymouth

Sunderland host Plymouth Argyle hoping to record their first win under Niall Quinn…

Vital Quotes:

Sunderland winger Liam Lawrence
‘We have lost two already and I am already sick of it. I understand the fans being unhappy but I want them to look forward to Saturday,’ said Lawrence.

‘It would be massive for us if we get a big crowd. Once they get going they are fantastic. They have to be patient with us all because it is new.
‘We have got players here from the year we won the league. We do need one or two faces bringing in and the gaffer will see the right player and do it. We have to be patient and stick with it.

‘It’s up to us to win the fans over. We have to give them something to come back for. We have been playing good football but it’s the result that matters in fans eyes.’

Plymouth boss Ian Holloway
‘Niall is a great human being so I wish him all the best, but not against us.

‘I shall be going up there with my Green Army to try to beat him. That’s what I want to do. It’s a marvellous stadium and they are a great club, but so is mine.’

Sunderland Team News:

To the annoyance of many fans Quinn is expected to stick with much the same side that has so far lost the first two games, the only change being Clarke replacing the injured Caldwell. Therefore Delap will play right back, Miller on the wing and Lawrence on the left. New signing Arnau Riera will start on the bench.

Player to watch: Daryl Murphy

Has been the sharper of the two strikers this term and was unlucky to have a goal chalked off on Wednesday night. Will be looking to add to his opening day goal.

Plymouth Argyle Team News:

Hungarian international midfielder Akos Buzsaky is back from a groin injury and will be named on the bench, but Lilian Nalis is still out due to his ankle ligament injury, allowing Luke Summerfield to keep his spot.

Player to watch: Luke Summerfield

While only in the side due to Lilian Nalis’ injury, the 18-year-old has impressed so far this season and scored the winning goal at Colchester in midweek.

Match Facts & Stats

Plymouth’s last visit to the Stadium of Light came on the 15th March 2005, when Sunderland ran out comfortable 5-1 winners thanks to goals from Whitehead, Arca, Stewart, Caldwell, and Sean Thornton.

Match Prediction:

Has to be a win. Surely? 2-0

Next Fixtures:

Sunderland next make the long trip to Southend next week.