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Christmas cheer is in short supply at the Stadium of Light.Sunderland (3-2-11) are rooted to the foot of the table and in desperate need of results heading into Saturdays match with Watford.But the festive fixture list hasnt been kind.A 1-0 defeat to table-toppers Chelsea in midweek is soon to be followed by tricky fixtures against Manchester United and Liverpool over the festive period… and that doesnt coexist comfortably with coach David Moyes 2016 target for his team.Ive been saying that its important to win three or four games before Christmas -- that would be a real big thing, Moyes said. If we could be in a position after winning four or five games, then I could say OK, I fancy my chances of getting us out of it in the homeward stretch. But we need to get to that point by January.Were back on the bottom, but weve been there for most of it so its not something new to us. But we arent back at square one, because weve got ourselves back in with a fighting chance. Were going to have to make sure that were stuck together, and thats why Ive been saying that winning a few games now is so important.Hope for the Black Cats comes in both their home form and the managers attacking tactical switch in recent weeks.The introduction of Victor Anichebe alongside Jermain Defoe in attack has added thrust and variety to the Sunderland forward line, helping spark a run of three wins in the last six games that gives them a chance of avoiding relegation.But there is still much work to do.In contrast, Saturdays visitors Watford (6-3-7) can be confident of finishing in mid-table, despite inconsistencies that are limiting the clubs chances of challenging for the European places.The Hornets have a squad of unfulfilled quality -- or overhyped journeymen -- which is perfectly encapsulated in the shape of Troy Deeney.An unfashionable striker who never scores huge numbers of goals but has done enough to hold off bigger named competition for his place, Deeney is a player whose career could disappear without a trace, but could just as easily see him rise into contention for England selection.Deeney is special, ex-Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores said. I know hes special. Hes really lovely. The work of the player at the club is amazing. He knows every one of the players by name -- not just the first team, but the academy too.Hes a good player and the style of this player is very British. I think maybe one day he will be ready for the national team.Unfortunately for Deeney, he will be denied assistance against Sunderland due to injury concerns for a number of his Watford cohorts, including Stefano Okaka, Adrian Mariappa, Brice Dja Djedje, Valon Behrami, Roberto Pereyra and Craig Cathcart.Sunderland have a host of injury problems to contend with themselves. Paddy McNair, Duncan Watmore, Brad Jones, Jack Rodwell and Lee Cattermole are all out. Stephen Pienaar and Victor Anichebe are doubts. Nike Vapormax Suomi . Terms of the deal were not immediately available. The 26-year-old finished last season with Clevelands Triple-A affiliate in Columbus after signing with the Indians in August. 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Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan has backing to continue making the shock substitution calls as the Sharks continue their quest for a maiden NRL premiership.Flanagan shocked many when, for the first time this season, he benched halfback Chad Townsend midway through the second half of Saturdays NRL qualifying final win over Canberra.However the move paid off, with Jack Birds injection into the halves giving the Sharks enough impetus to complete a courageous comeback despite facing an early 12-0 hole.Cronulla now get an extra week for their injured players to recuperate as they await the winner of Fridays semi-final between North Queensland and Brisbane.The preliminary final will be played at Allianz Stadium on Friday week.Vice-captain Wade Graham said he and his teammates had faith in Flanagan to impact the game from as high up as the coachs box.The playing group and coaching staff believe in each other. We wouldnt be able to come down here and get the job done if we didnt, Graham told AAP.Flanagaan later revealed post-game that he initially planned to insert substitute back Gerard Beale in the centres and shift Bird to lock.ddddddddddddut his intentions were scuppered when skipper Paul Gallen withdrew on game day with a back injury, and Graham himself was concussed five minutes into the contest.Graham said the players were ready to sacrifice for the sake of the team.You do whatever the team needs, thats what rugby league is, he said.Its a team sport. When you get the results like (Saturday night), everyone can appreciate it and everyone enjoys. Its the reward that everyone gets.I have no doubt that Chaddy (Townsend) will be back in the seven in a couple of weeks and hell be playing 80 minutes.Graham declared himself certain to return for the grand final qualifier along with Gallen and Sam Tagataese, who hasnt played since injuring his shoulder in round 22. ' ' '