'Why risk McGeady?' - Sunderland fans puzzled as Lee Johnson names team to face Accrington Stanley

Lee Johnson has named his starting XI to face Accrington Stanley.
By James Copley
Published 24th Apr 2021, 14:06 BST
Updated 24th Apr 2021, 14:16 BST
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And Aiden McGeady is BACK in the team.

Sunderland are looking return to winning ways after a draw against Hull City.

The result against the Tigers followed losses against Charlton Athletic and Wigan Athletic and Blackpool.

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Indeed, Lee Johnson s men haven’t won since the Good Friday clash against Oxford United.

Here’s how you reacted on Twitter to Johnson’s team to face the Accrington at the Stadium of Light:

@bamgboyeolu: “Thank god no McFadzean good to see Hume start though Haway the lads #safc.”

@lewygsafc: “Suprised Jones has been dropped like. HA'WAY THE LADS!! #SAFC.”

WIGAN, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Aiden McGeady of Sunderland battles for possession with Lee Evans of Wigan Athletic during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Wigan, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)WIGAN, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Aiden McGeady of Sunderland battles for possession with Lee Evans of Wigan Athletic during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Wigan, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
WIGAN, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Aiden McGeady of Sunderland battles for possession with Lee Evans of Wigan Athletic during the Sky Bet League One match between Wigan Athletic and Sunderland at DW Stadium on April 13, 2021 in Wigan, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

@chappersm2: “Why risk McGeady if he's not 100%?”

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@nicholaswilso11: “So 4231? 433 worked so well midweek... I wouldn’t have risked Aiden either.”

@katie_crake: “Should be resting McGeady for the playoffs...”

@DHT_MrP 1: Why risk McGeady? 2. OO'Bri n over Jones? Or Diamond or even Maguire is baffling.”

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