This week’s column comes from Gareth Barker.

MOMENTS of calamity are becoming all too frequent. We all know that’s part and parcel of being a Sunderland supporter. We’ve probably got more memorable moments of misery to laugh about over a pint than moments of glory. That’s certainly the case for my generation, anyway.

However, it’s a bit more painful when they come in quick succession. Couple that with the manner of the defeats in the last fortnight and its understandable that people are getting slightly tetchy. I like to try and maintain a sense of perspective. We were doing okay before the last two games, and football can change quickly.

 A win at Selhurst Park isn’t impossible. Things would look a lot brighter should it occur.

Read the rest of the column here.