'No brainer!': Sunderland fans hail this Phil Parkinson call ahead of big game with Ipswich Town

The Black Cats make just one change from the side that beat Gillingham as Chris Maguire returns to the side at the expense of Aiden O’Brien.

And the return of the forward has Sunderland supporters pleased, with many taking to social media to back Parkinson’s call to re-introduce the Scot.

Here’s what fans were saying on social media:

@antony_waterson said: “Yep think that's what I would have done. Maybe put Neil on bench ahead of O Brien but never mind.”

@Philip_RJ89 added: “Maguire returning is a no brainer. He’s our main goal threat and possibly the key to us winning tonight. Big night for Gooch as well: I think he could be on top form for this match. I predict a 2-1 victory for us”

@aaronshowler1 commented: “Decent lineup, just need 3 points now...”

@CrazyMackem23 tweeted: “Strong Lineup IMO”

@parkersafc posted: “No complaints, glad he hasnt gone with Power and Dobson as I feared”

@friendofkorg added: “O’Brien didn’t do enough to keep Chris out of the side. Good line-up. Ha’way!”

@Fieldo100 said: “Happy to see Diamond involved

@jacktalbot1 tweeted: “looks like we’re beginning to find our best eleven, understandably some frustration around dan neil not getting a look in on the bench, but overall pretty pleased with that - ha’way the lads”

Sunderland AFC XI: Burge; McLaughlin, Wright, Flanagan; O’Nien, Hume, Scowen, Gooch, Leadbitter; Maguire, Wyke

Sunderland AFC subs: Matthews, Diamond, Sanderson, Graham, Grigg, Power, O’Brien

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