Arnhem are about the worst team I’ve ever seen in Europe and had they not missed chances in such comical fashion, this tie could have become very embarrassing.
I agree with what Hansen said about Gerard playing his best 11 on Sunday to get some consistency back. How new lads like Diouf are supposed to settle in when the senior players look nervous, I don’t know?
I can’t decide whether playing Sunderland is either a blessing or an ominous sign. Along with West Ham, they are by far the worst team in this division.
Perhaps they’re bad enough so that they’ll miss any chances they get and Owen will pop one in for a 0-1 win.
On the other hand, if we fail to beat them, the papers are going to crucify us and the players will be in no shape to take on Everton, Arsenal and Newcastle.