After a disastrous couple of years which saw them suffer consecutive relegation, it seems Sunderland have finally found their feet again.
Indeed, the Black Cats have been putting in some incredibly strong performances recently – unbeaten in twelve in all competitions, on a seven-game winning streak, and playing some of the most attractive football in the league. They’re definitely amongst the favourites for automatic promotion this year.
All they needed to do to keep their momentum going was brush aside a fairly underperforming Wycombe Wanderers side, who travelled up to the Stadium of Light on Saturday.
Despite thirteen places dividing the two in the league, there was nothing to separate them on the day with the game finishing 1-1.
Although the home team’s performance was, in general, fairly inadequate, one player who stood out again was Joshua Maja.
The forward’s goal in 82nd minute rescued the team from embarrassment, and fans have been quick to take to Twitter to sing his praises…
Make sure he starts from now on eh
— Col (@ColArmstrong) November 17, 2018
Power Oviedo and maja need to start
— David Hamblin (@hamftm) November 17, 2018
Maja doesn't need 1 chance. He needs half a chance
— John Ridley (@Ridderz86) November 17, 2018
Don't understand how Sinclair warrants over maja at all #safc
— Daniel Hull (@DanHull22) November 17, 2018
Honeyman – 7 – arguably worse than McGeouch, completely vacating the midfield in the first half, but a different player with Power in the mix. Great work to set Maja up for the equaliser, reminding us of how much of a threat he is at his best.
— Wise Men Say Podcast (@WiseMenSayPod) November 17, 2018
Very poor performance but I don’t expect us to win every single week. At least we’ve took something from the game (looked unlikely at 1-0 down) Credit to Maja for coming on and grabbing his goal. Must improve ahead of Walsall. #safc
— Peter James (@peterjames73) November 17, 2018
Maja has to start each week, no question! Sinclair offers very little and never looked like he was threatening the goal
— Lex (@safc_lex) November 17, 2018
Surely Maja needs to be starting games? Can’t understand why he never ? #SAFC
— Jordan maloy (@MaloyJordan) November 17, 2018
Maja must start every game, always a threat and can score goals at anytime
— Brad (@braddfearnleyy) November 17, 2018
