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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by mick65, Nov 7, 2023.

  1. smithy in nl

    smithy in nl Well-Known Member

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    just can’t see us dropping Jobe unfortunately so it leaves only Ekwah to miss out really. As Neil is first name on the team sheet for me.
     
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  2. The Exile II

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    Peanuts these days given his experience and size (big lads always cost more). Nicely done. I wonder if there's a sell-on.

    See, a few more like this and we're back on track. It's not hard.
     
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  3. Sour Patch

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    2m is a big chunk of money for us. We must rate him very highly.
     
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  4. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    Just what people have been asking for ...

    ... ready made, knows the division and his best position.

    So, a signing no one can moan about <laugh> <laugh> <laugh>
     
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  5. Magnus

    Magnus Well-Known Member

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    agree i had a litte strop about the styles deal but feel lot more comfortable now
     
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  6. Magnus

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    it will happen still ahaha
     
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  7. The Exile II

    The Exile II Well-Known Member

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    There's been more whingeing about people whingeing than there's been actual whingeing.

    People have had, and still have, legitimate concerns. Deal with it.
     
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  8. TonyG

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    It has on Facebook someone pointed out a leeds fan said he’s very tall and slow.

    i prefer my views from @Scout73 to be honest
     
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  9. Nacho

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    Yeah Neil playing deeper with those two ahead works for me, I don't think it needs changing now we've hit upon (what always seemed obvious to me) the right formula.

    Agreed that a new CM wouldn't necessarily be a starter but would be an option for games where we're getting overrun in midfield. Someone to help and instruct the younger lads on and off the pitch.
     
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  10. Smug in Boots

    Smug in Boots Well-Known Member

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    We beat a Stoke side who've just drawn with Ipswich, score three goals including a striker and stop Stoke scoring ...

    ... so the first thing some people say is that Stoke are the worst side we've played this season <laugh>

    It's like they actually hate us winning because it takes more effort to find something to moan about.
     
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  11. TopCat.

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    Be good to be able to give Neil a rest. 30 starts this season and rarely gets subbed off. Played every league game (apart from Stoke when he was suspended)
     
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  12. TopCat.

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    They were ****e like. Not that it detracts from our performance
     
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  13. Scout73

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    He def isnt rapid but has enough pace. Reads the game well, is aggressive and is a strong lad. Hes not likely to go on lung bursting runs with the ball that huggins or cirkin can do but hes similar to hume. He keeps the ball moving quickly and can pass through the lines

    Hume is a good comparison, isnt quick but has enough pace but Hjelde is built like a CB
     
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  14. smithy in nl

    smithy in nl Well-Known Member

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    so has Clarke tho and they’d be hell on if he had a rest. Just doesn’t seem like a thing we like to do resting players and giving others a chance.

    I definitely agree tho but atm we are only playing one game a week and all the young lads should be able to handle that schedule.
     
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  15. The Norton Cat

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    I like Neil further forward. But I also like him deeper like he was against Stoke. Just shows what a good player he is, I suppose. Either way, I'm now thinking I don't really want us to sign another holding player. Someone like Styles, who can play throughout midfield, to give us extra options there, I'd probably be happy with.
     
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  16. Billy Batts

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    Not for me, Ekwah one of the first names on the team sheet if played in the same position as Saturday.
     
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    Will…Still? ;)
     
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  19. The Exile II

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    We'll see how we get on against Middlesbrough. A couple of games with the new approach and an improved performance and we might be able to say there's finally some signs of change.

    This happened with Mowbray, remember - we'd think we were back at it only for the next game to be as poor as usual.
     
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  20. Smug in Boots

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    How does that work when we were two games from the PL?
     
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