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Ballard out up to 6 weeks

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Dave_39, Jul 16, 2024.

  1. Dave_39

    Dave_39 Well-Known Member

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  2. safcfansofaraway

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    Oh no, hoping this season's injury news would be a lot better than lasts. Not a great start.
     
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  4. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    And so it begins..
     
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  5. LD19SAFC

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    FFS. Absolutely ****e news.
     
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    Many will disagree but it’s ****e knowing O’Nien is guaranteed to start the first league game at CB. Meh.
     
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  7. Scout73

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    Only saving grace is its happened now, means we can focus on playing without him now and only misses a few games

    I think CB was already a position we would be looking to improve so this might speed it up

    Sometimes just got to trust the players weve got, a new manager can really improve individuals so wouldnt be surprised if someone like Alese really kicks on thsi season
     
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  8. alcoauth

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    This isn't the worst thing actually, we'll definitely miss him but with Cirkin and Aji likely taking the starting slots I think we'll still be quite strong, looking forward to seeing Aji get a mini-run at CB tbh.
     
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    Maybe play to our strengths by going to a back 3.
     
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  10. E.T. Fairfax

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    And here we go again <laugh>
     
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  11. safcfansofaraway

    safcfansofaraway Well-Known Member

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    As others have said, it's a great chance for others to step forward and show their metal, we are not in a bad place.
     
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  12. WillD

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    Step up Steelt
     
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    Thought he was not meant to be back until towards the end of the year?
     
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  14. Brainy Dose

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    Yep,knee injury.I haven't seen any updates but a good 6 months was the expectation.Doubt he'll be ready anytime soon.
     
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    Thought so mate. I’ve not seen any updates personally but was hoping I’d missed it.
     
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    Step up Anderson
     
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    Good comeback marra
     
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  19. ab65

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    New CB please mate.
     
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  20. LD19SAFC

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    He’ll be away, I reckon
     
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