'Was not expecting that!': Sunderland fans react to Lee Johnson's big Oldham call

The Black Cats have made four changes to the side that lost to Wigan Athletic as Denver Hume, Tom Flanagan, Aiden McGeady and Lee Burge drop out the side.

In come Anthony Patterson, Jack Diamond, Dion Sanderson and Callum McFadzean.

And fans were quick to have their say on the side named by the club’s new head coach – as he makes the call to name a strong side for the game.

Here’s what supporters were saying on social media:

@shanehagan24 said: “Love the fact he is sticking with grigg, consistent games is what he needs”

@RyanC2408 added: “That’s a strong team”

@hjohnson198 tweeted: “Was not expecting that”

@chappersm2 posted: “Very strong side, hope Diamond can make an impact”

@SpeakSAFC commented: “Really disappointed to see Curry and Neil missing once again. Never the less. Strong squad.”

@megangaudie13 asked: “Is Embo doing something wrong? Why does he not get started? I'm assuming hes still recovering from his injury but today would be the perfect opportunity”

@pjennings73pj said: “Wembley Bound, hopefully 8th time lucky”

@nicholaswilso11 added: “Way stronger than I thought it was going to be...”

@EthanSmith1717 posted: “If grigg keeps getting games he'll start giving us what we want”

@SDBFitness commented: “No Neil again at all and Elliot on the bench. I’m giving this new bloke a chance but I’m not happy with a few of these decisions”

And here’s the Sunderland team in full: Patterson; McLaughlin, Sanderson, Wright, McFadzean; Leadbitter, Scowen, Power; Diamond, Maguire, Grigg

And the subs: Matthews, Flanagan, Dobson, Wyke, Embleton, Graham, McGeady

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