'Nearly our best line-up...' - Sunderland fans react as Phil Parkinson makes THREE changes for Peterborough clash

Phil Parkinson has made three changes for the League One clash against Peterborough United at the Stadium of Light – and fans have been quick to react.
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Danny Graham is dropped to the bench with Charlie Wyke in from the start, also handed starts are Josh Scowen and Lynden Gooch – who scored a brilliant goal in the 2-0 win at Oxford United last weekend.

Aiden O’Brien also drops down to the bench, while there is no place for the injured Max Power.

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Here’s the best of the social media reaction to team news:

Philip_RJ89 Philip West tweeted: “Reasonably happy with this team. Wyke for Grigg would’ve been the big change, for me. Leadbitter and Scowen is a decent pairing with no Max Power, and defensively we look solid enough as well. Optimistic for a victory! #SAFC”

_JordanSimpson J. Simpson tweeted: “We've got no central midfielders on the bench. Why isn't Dan Neil on the bench at least?! #SAFC”

petefeet67 Peterfeet added: “#safc Apart from Wyke, nearly our best lineup with some potential creativity from Gooch and Scowen.”

Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson.Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson.
Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson.
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Tony d safc tweeted: “So Parky softens the blow of starting with Wyke, by starting with Scowen!! Absolute genius.”

MaxHanaghan dullskuggery tweeted: “Wyke up front on his own at home. Graham, O'brien and Grigg on bench. Hope Parkinson has a plan and for a reason.”

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