Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_9 (goal_difference VARCHAR, goals_for VARCHAR, position VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the total of the goal difference entries for entries with fewer than 49 goals and position smaller than 8?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(goal_difference) FROM table_name_9 WHERE goals_for < 49 AND position < 8