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Duncan could be back....

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by marcusblackcat, May 15, 2019.

  1. marcusblackcat

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    I'd prefer not to risk him.
    Get a good pre season into him and have him raring to go whichever division were in.
     
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    Agreed. It is going to take him ages to get back to being anywhere close to what he was. I was listening to the Wise Men Say podcast this morning, and they were going on about his performance in the game against Norwich 3 years ago as a justification for playing him. Stretching it a bit maybe...
     
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    i have a great admiration for Dunc, as a club we have had a lot of crocks in the past. Rodwell comes to mind, but I never once conceived Dunc in that mould just unlucky at the time so i hope all goes well for him a 10 min cameo role for him would be good and boost his moral
     
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    If he's genuinely ready to return and there's no lingering doubts I don't see why he shouldn't come on as sub with 10 mins left like you say.
     
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    Would he take a penna ?
    He's be on for extra time for me, run em ragged
     
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    He's not fit or match sharp. I'd leave him until next season. If he can prove that he's not just a sick note, see if he can be a success. If not, then get rid of him.

    We've paid him a wage for years now with very little in return. He's not good enough for us to keep putting up with this.
     
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    Good question, he's a tidy finisher so he probably would take a decent penalty.
     
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    Keep him for Wembley, if we get there and all goes well, then give him 10 minutes, if not, get him up and running for next season.
     
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    Think next season is the key for him. Full pre season ahead of him should see him settling nicely to start next season
     
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    Not worth risking him.

    If he has another setback he’s done, realistically, and that would be a real shame.

    I’d save him for preseason and hope that we can have him at full tilt for next year.

    More concerned about any info on McGeady for Sunday.
     
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