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Another call up - Flanagan missing for Wycombe

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  1. marcusblackcat

    marcusblackcat SAFC Sheriff
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    2 of our back 5 missing for our next league game? Worries me a little:

    https://www.sunderlandecho.com/spor...up-but-wycombe-game-set-to-go-ahead-1-9434436

    Tom Flanagan has been selected for the Northern Ireland squad and so looks set be unavailable for the visit of Wycombe Wanderers. The 26-year-old regained his place in Michael O'Neill's squad last month and his performances for the Black Cats have only improved since then.

    Read more at: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/spor...up-but-wycombe-game-set-to-go-ahead-1-9434436
     
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  2. cumbrianmackem

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    Well that's two confirmed so we need another before we can ask for a postponement, Oviedo and Mumba were called up last time so if this is repeated then Jack needs a serious rethink about playing against Wycombe.
    Managers and making decisions, he's done ok so far but this could cost us points so is it worth the risk?
     
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  3. marcusblackcat

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    If it was a CM or a winger then I'd have no issues about playing as we can cover those positons. The back 5 have been imperative to our last 4 games and the clean sheets so missing 2 of the key parts would make a big difference IMO
     
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    I want to go to the match next Saturday, so I think he should play it

    END OF......
     
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  5. MrRAWhite

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    Tough decisions ahead..
     
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  6. Vincemac

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    So avoiding a back log of games
    I think jack Ross will elect to play
     
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  7. cumbrianmackem

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    So do I
     
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  8. clockstander

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    Mumba and Kimpioka are also called up so we could be without 5 players, certainly gives JR food for thought, I will trust in his judgement whichever way he plays it, win or loose, it could go either way whatever he does imo.
     
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  9. monty987

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    The match will go ahead as confirmed , we will still win if Mcgeady playing for us but hope we get no suspensions or injuries on Sunday.
     
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  10. jdsafc

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    I have purchased my tickets
     
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  11. MrRAWhite

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    Just over 25,000 sold so far..
     
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  12. jdsafc

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    I reckon this one will top it fella
     
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  13. MrRAWhite

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    I would expect it to be around 30,000
     
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