A) Changing players isn't "experimenting". A New formation is experimenting.
B) Are Sunderland really that beatable? They've lost twice in 12 games. Say what you like about Gus, but he's doing well there.
I see where you're coming from, but the analogies are flawed: Firstly, the game wasn't a final or a promotion decider. It was a 5th round tie. Aside from PIG, there weren't too many 'weakened' areas. You could argue that Ward would be the only other one that would get in, but many others?
Also...
He has not 'devalued' it, so it isn't the 'end of'. We have a SQUAD of players. These players have all (bar Dunk i think) played in the league so far - it's not 11 changes and a load of youngsters, it's making the most of the team we have.
And Yes, i'm happy with those changes. Giving the...
Are you for real?
I wasn't there last night but caught it on the TV. Lets have a look at your 'assessment'.
Buckley - Did well in the 45 min he was on, set up the goal.
Chicksen - Define 'not good enough'? I thought he did well against Elmohamady. Considering he's not had much game time and...