Source: Daily_Mail
Bruce warns his wounded Cats not to get caught napping by Barrow boys
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has warned his injury-hit squad not to allownon-league Barrow to deny them their best chance of silverware this season.[LNB]The Blue Square Premier side head for the Stadium of Light in the FA Cup third round on Saturday backed by a travelling support of 7,200 and determined to pull off a major shock.[LNB]However, Bruce, a winner as a player in his Manchester United days, believes the Black Cats can launch a lengthy run in the competition this weekend.[LNB] Wembley's that way: Steve Bruce guides leading scorer Darren Bent towards the goals that he hopes will see off non-League Barrow[LNB]He said: 'If you are a player or a manager, we have all been involved in a horrible one where an upset can happen, and that's what we must guard against.[LNB]'We have seen it. We have seen it with the biggest clubs - Manchester United losing to Bournemouth after being holders of the FA Cup - we have all seen it over the years.[LNB]'That's the magic of it. It's a horrible time of year to play these games because of the weather, the pitches.[LNB] Snow joke: Barrow manager Dave Bayliss leads his players during training this week[LNB]'Thankfully, we have got a home draw. We couldn't have asked for anything better than a home draw and as I have said since I walked through the door here, our best chance of doing anything is in a cup competition.[LNB]'We know we are capable of winning five or six games, and that's what you have to do to win a cup. We are capable and if you keep getting the draws you hope you can and stay at home, you have got a chance.'[LNB]However, Bruce, who already has defender Michael Turner suspended, will once again have to contend with a lengthy injury list which seems likely to rob him on nine players.[LNB] Marouane Chamakh tells Arsenal: Get in line with Spurs, Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea and Sunderland if you want meSunderland's John Mensah fears injury problems will destroy his season Blackburn 2 Sunderland 2: Brace for Bent but old boy Diouf has last laughSUNDERLAND FC
