Misfiring duo need some forward thinking

FOOTBALL’S a strange old game. It’s only a couple of weeks ago that back-to-back wins against Fulham and Stoke at the Stadium of Light had us all convinced we were safe.

Now after grabbing just two points from a possible 12 against Arsenal, Liverpool, Wigan and Spurs, backsides on Wearside are twitching again.

Most frustratingly of all on Saturday against Wigan, I could have saved 45 minutes of my time by not bothering to watch the second half, as it was so clear we weren’t going to score.