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  1. FellTop

    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    I think he will be away too.

    I dont think there is shame in the occasion getting to him. Imagine us in his position as fans. He cramped up badly as a result. You could see his disappointment in himself. I would bet he has learned from it and is a better player for it. Hope he is remembered for the mega contribution over 200 games, not the poor performance in 1.
     
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    Something in my eye mate. Yes, an absolute club legend for me.

    I do think we overestimate how much players will accept being more squad players now. I agree Neil deserves first team football. The last thing he has shown is a willingness to toss it off and not play. He has grafted his arse off to play. I think we might find similar with Ballard, Cirkin, Patto, Rigg, Mundle if they are suddenly subs in 60 ot 70% of the games. Rare to find players these days happy to be on the bench and ours have a taste of being on the pitch. Regis has a balance to find, and I would suggest his biggest challenge is going to be Rigg. If, as I suspect, Rigg comes back an absolute monster, he might well have to take a look at Le Fee or Diarra. Ha, that would be a selection meeting I would love to be in.
     
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  3. Nads

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    Aye I think Rigg continues to develop and plays himself into a role. Even if that’s ’sub 1’ and a lot of minutes.

    Can see Ballard getting plenty game time. He’s ready for PL.
     
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  4. Gary Rowell world

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    What! No christiano Ronaldo kleeeeenin tha booots
     
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  5. FellTop

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    Ballard interests me. I think he is prem ready too. Will 100% need pace alongside him I think. He can go chasing his man at times, but very much something he can cut out. Could easily be the next £20m outgoing next summer if all goes to plan.
     
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  6. Nads

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    Aye, not all CB in the PL are quick, one of 2 is enough.

    I can actually see Dan and Trai being long term Sunderland players.
     
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    I hope we get two centre halves, alese/seelt need to probe they can stay fit. Ballard is prone to a spell too and we need added quality there
     
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  9. Gary Rowell world

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    Don’t think West Ham or Everton would go in for him and give him more game time than we would he proved last season he is average at best yes I know he had about eight games where he looked class but the rest of the season? Too slow and one footed to make it as a top prem player in my opinion
     
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    if DN is on the ball and slowing it down then the other 10 players have no choice
     
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    Yes please
     
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    I'm not a huge fan of his but feel he's probably what we need
     
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    no nah, lending players from relegated teams.
     
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  14. Hudson92

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    Wouldn’t cost a fortune upgrade on what we have canny stop gap if we can’t land a top target? Not one to get the pulse racing but a solid addition
     
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  15. Nads

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    Feels like a really solid ‘right now’ signing.
     
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    Yep solid is how I'd describe him, not sure City would want silly money for him either
     
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    Seen much of the Ukrainian lad? Complete unknown to me
     
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    Solid will do just fine year one mate
     
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  19. Scout73

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    Nah it wasn't a league we focused on so not a league i know much about tbh
     
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  20. Scout73

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    Totally, providing they don't want silly money

    He knows the league as well which i think is important
     
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