Sunderland will be determined to put things right after they lost last time out against Portsmouth, and the game against fellow promotion hopefuls Ipswich provides them with a great opportunity to do exactly that.
Victory would take them above the Tractor Boys in the table and possibly leave them in fourth place, perhaps even two points behind the automatic promotion spots. There is a lot riding on the fixture, therefore, but the Wearsiders have every reason to be confident despite the loss against Pompey.
Prior to that game, they enjoyed a nine-match unbeaten streak and their form at the Stadium of Light has been impressive this term despite setbacks early on in the campaign. Indeed, the Black Cats have just one defeat at home from 14 matches and Phil Parkinson now has several options at his disposal after the deadline day arrivals of Declan John and Antoine Semenyo, who made his Sunderland debut as a substitute at Fratton Park.
However, many fans have instead been discussing a different player – a certain Will Grigg. The Northern Ireland international is a player who divides opinion amongst the Sunderland fanbase and, having not featured since mid-December, these supporters are debating whether he deserves to feature in the matchday squad on Saturday.
I think I’m going crazy, but I’d start grigg. Last chance for me. But like someone said before, does he want the chance?
— Jake (@Jake71121606) February 6, 2020
Grigg off the bench to score the winner then going on a goal rush for the remainder of the season 😃
— John Harrison (@safc25_john) February 6, 2020
Grigg on the bench are you mad he offers absolutely nothing he is a lower league jack rodwell. No heart, fight or desire he has been a horrific signing!
— steven rutherford (@makem30) February 7, 2020
Go 4 at the back and 2 up front.
Would like to see lafferty and grigg play alongside one another or even lafferty and semanyo.— Josh Metcalfe (@minimetty312) February 6, 2020
Grigg on bench Wyke plays if fit Hume keeps his place Scowen comes in let’s see what we do no need to panic just get back to playing like we were important we get back on winning run
— Josh Gibson (@JoshGib76204214) February 6, 2020
Hume , scowen and yes if hes fit Grigg on bench
— Matt 🤘🏻🛹 (@Rollie3333) February 6, 2020
I’d leave out Wyke for definite even if fit. Hume needs a break. Start Scowen and John. Leave Grigg on the bus.
— Sara Pickering (@SaraPickering6) February 6, 2020
Grigg may be out of form this season with one league goal so far but should he be included in the team against Ipswich? Carry on the discussion below Sunderland fans…
