Recent content by Mackem78

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  1. Mackem78

    January Transfer Window 25/26

    Just seen, 6mins for Liverpool in Community shield.
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    January Transfer Window 25/26

    Just seen, 6mins for Liverpool in Community shield.
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    January Transfer Window 25/26

    Did he play for Liverpool in August?
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    January Transfer Window 25/26

    I meant if they terminate his loan, get him on a 6 month loan with an option.
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    January Transfer Window 25/26

    Agbonlahor said on talksport today that he's heard that there's a clause to sign him on a perm if he makes a certain amount of appearances. That's why some of the kids are making the bench ahead of him. Emery wanted Paqueta, and Harvey Elliott was a last resort on deadline day. Think we'd be...
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    U21/U18 matches

    Does anyone know what happened to the lad we got from Leipzig, Elias Lenz? He's barely featured. Injury, or has he not made the grade?
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    Luke O'Nien 2025/26

    Can you imagine. How much would that mean to him. However, come to think of it, how many times has it been said how much of a positive impact some fringe players have as being motivational characters in the dressing room. Scott Carson and Connor Coady spring to mind. Make it happen Luke. :-)
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    Our team during AFCON

    It's a really quick turnaround isn't it. Squads announced by 11th, and our players leave 3 days later after the derby.
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    Our team during AFCON

    Not sure if it's a confirmed squad, but it doesn't look like Adingra has been selected for Ivory Coast.
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    Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Bournemouth FC - Saturday 29th November 2025 - KO 15:00

    Great to have so many points on the board. A tough 2 months ahead... If we can remain relatively unscathed from it, and have a decent transfer window, we'll be fine.
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    January Transfer Window 25/26

    I think both Neil and Cirkin will be off. Given how many we are losing to AFCON, I don't think we will let them go till towards the end of the window though. Realistically with so little left on their contracts, what would we get for them? 6/7 million for Neil, and 3/4 million for Cirkin?
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    Off Topic Things that aren't worth a new thread ...

    I can't seem to find the submission date for the AFCON squads. I'm just wondering if Diarra will be fit before they need to be announced, and if he will be risked by them having been out for so long. Additionally, can we block it in any way given the chance of re-injury, as they won't manage his...
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    Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Arsenal FC - Saturday 8th November 2025 - KO 17:30

    I hope the staff and players know how much this side means to us. Every one of them that has turned out this season has worked their arse off for the team. The togetherness this side has is ridiculous. If any of them do read this forum, thank you, thank you so much. You are helping build...
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    Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Arsenal FC - Saturday 8th November 2025 - KO 17:30

    Before the Everton game, I was thinking this side is at least the second best Sunderland side I've seen in my lifetime. I'm starting to change my mind. :-)
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    Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Everton FC - Monday 3rd November 2025 - KO 20:00

    Difficult situation, we've had 4 centre halves all play well this season. When they are all fit and firing, who misses out?