Derek Gomes

Thanks, Eoin! Seems like they're making decent progress but still a long road ahead. I mainly miss the accessibility of data -- both the passing/heat maps and ability to compare players' attributes.

Eoin, are the improvements in the patch noticeable? Anything in particular stand out for you?

Trump’s Team Offers to Keep Some Ballroom Donors Incognito

A who's who of companies/industry leaders donating to the new WH ballroom. (Donors could remain anonymous.)

(L) Thomas Frank (R) Nuno Espirito Santo.

Thomas Frank said Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea “hurts massively”.

But the hurt was magnified by public displays of dissent by players and fans.

It is getting difficult to ignore the parallels between Frank and the ill-fated tenure of Nuno Espirito Santo.

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My #FM26 beta experience has markedly improved with the three hot fixes this week. UI is still an adjustment and will need tinkering over the next few game cycles. The 3D visuals and in and out of possession tactics are massive wins!

Just fascinating how chaotic the start to this season has been!

Burnley also beat Sunderland at Turf Moor.

Tons of pride. Reminiscent of how I felt after we went to Craven Cottage our first year back in the Championship -- a highly entertaining and gutsy performance.

THAT’S IT!! WE’VE DONE IT!!!!

CHELSEA 1-2 SUNDERLAND!!

That's a fair comparison, I think. I know how insufferable I can sound when I talk about Oasis, so I try to self-censor a bit. Still, it's nice to see people get to enjoy whichever artist brings them joy!

Madferit!

Getting ready to see Oasis tomorrow, saw #SAFC claw their way back to a win. This is dreamland if there ever was one.

Got the assist, though! Still a great predictions in my books.

Absolutely was, Oli! When Liverpool were up two-nil against 10 men, I thought it was a done deal. How wrong I was (as was the case with my Sunderland pick). Some surprising results this week!

A very pleasant surprise to represent subscribers for matchday two of @theathletic.com PL predictions game. Felt compelled to back the lads to get all three points at Burnley - even if my brain is screaming draw. #SAFC

Happy to participate, Oli! So long as I beat the algorithm, I'll consider myself a winner.

Pure. Joy.

Scenes eight years in the making at the Stadium of Light after @SunderlandAFC return to the Premier League with a 3-0 win over West Ham

The noise at the Stadium of Light was immense as I heard it on the broadcast. The supporters have a huge role this year in getting the Lads over the line, and those in attendance today did more than their part. #SAFC

Yeah, their marking is making it nearly impossible to get Mayenda involved in our build-up play.

Strong bench especially considering all our injuries.

O'Nien's a great choice!

Their kits last year were so bad...

Sheffield Wednesday are decaying, and no-one is doing a thing to prevent it They're supposed to be celebrating their 160th anniversary, but instead a club from the home of football is on the brink and the silence is deafening.

This morning, a long-ish read on Sheffield Wednesday. Feels like no-one's... doing anything about a situation that is getting much worse on a near daily basis.

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#SAFC

Ready to take on the best of the fairly average?

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All welcome, but only one can win!

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Seconded, Graham. Always enjoy your interviews!

Lots of storylines with #SAFC playoff campaign. One I will fondly remember is that the earliest of the five goals we scored came in the 68th minute. Highlights energy levels and (more importantly) a never-say-die attitude that speaks volumes about the character of the players and staff.

I'VE NEVER SEEN SCENES LIKE IT

So proud of the Lads. They never quit and deserve the rewards for it. Ecstatic!!!! #SAFC

Sunderland: A club reformed, revived and one game from a Premier League return

Sunderland rebooted: a different club to the one that collapsed from the Premier League into League One. Evolution based on youth and prudence. Mistakes made, but new ownership has got more right than wrong. 90 minutes from PL return. www.nytimes.com/athletic/637...