'What formation?': Sunderland fans react to Jack Ross' experimental team at South Shields

Jack Ross has named his Sunderland side to take on South Shields – and fans have been quick to react.
Sunderland fans have reacted to the team named take on South ShieldsSunderland fans have reacted to the team named take on South Shields
Sunderland fans have reacted to the team named take on South Shields

In the Black Cats’ first pre-season game, Ross has named an experimental side as he looks to blood in some of the club’s youngsters.

And a strong squad has descended on the Evo-Stik Premier League outfit for the clash – with only injured duo Aiden McGeady and Max Power and stopper Jon McLaughlin confirmed to be missing out.

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Ross has now unveiled his first-half squad - with something of an experimental shape in operation.

And fans have been quick to offer their take on the team on social media – here’s what they’ve been saying:

@SuperKevFTM said: “No left back??? What formation?”

He later posted: “Chuffed a lot of kids getting a chance. Very interested in Bainbridge and what people watching tonight think of him. Maybe answer to defensive issues. Also interesting that Loovens actually involved.”

@lincolnsafc added: “Robson mcgeouch that’s a cm pairing that should work”

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@cowanscrack posted: “Hopefully we will see some attacking intent tonight.”

@DanielJenks89 commented: “3-5-2 I am guessing”#

@WilliamHTipp asked: “is mcgeouch playing LB?”

@browny996 tweeted: “Before anyone reads to much into it [Jon] McLaughlin has had 1 day training”

Sunderland AFC first half XI: Burge, C McLaughlin, Loovens, Bainbridge, McGeouch, Kimpioka, Robson, Hackett, Honeyman, Gooch, Wyke

Ross will then name a separate team for the second half, which is yet to be confirmed.