'Have a talk to Kevin Ball': Sunderland fans send messages to squad ahead of season-defining fixtures against Lincoln City

We asked supporters on our SAFC Sunderland Echo Facebook page what they would say to the Black Cats squad ahead of the play-offs.

Here are some of the responses:

Graham Donkin said: You need to up your game a lot or it’s Division One next season.

Ken Sparnon replied: Have a talk to Kevin Ball, I’m sure he’ll let you know what it means to us all. Three games, just three games to glory.

Alison Barber posted: Best of luck lads go out and play for the badge and give 100 per cent

Steven Whitfield commented: Play ya hearts out and play for the badge on your shirt haway the lads

Philip Seay quoted: “Attitude is a little thing that makes a BIG difference” “Difficulties mastered are opportunities won.” W S Churchill.

Stephen Stott added: Get your mindset right.. and enjoy it. and of course win it

Jade Butler responded: Turn up! Put everything into it that’s all we ask! Win would be a bonus

Dave Pearson urged: Give the fans 100 per cent like we always do for you

James Lambert said: Believe and you can do it, haway the lads

Anth Maw asked: Give it your all. Keep a clean sheet. And score a few goals. Yous can do it.

Andrew Marley replied: Have a walk around Sunderland and see what it actually means to the supporters

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