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REVIEW | ‘Son of Pele’ MARTIN SMITH on Sunderland v Blackburn, Playoffs & More!
Season 1, Ep. 47
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'Son of Pele' MARTIN SMITH joined Chris & Martin for a chat after Sunderland's loss against Blackburn Rovers...
On today's agenda:
- What did Smithy make of the approach and performance against Blackburn on Easter Monday?
- We pick his brains on the Tommy Watson situation, given he was also once a Sunlun youngster that was courted by top clubs!
- What does Martin think of how Sunderland are treating the lead-in to the Playoff campaign?
- Are the Lads concerned about the lack of goals, or is it not an issue?
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