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Who does Rigg remind you of?

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by WillD, Sep 1, 2024.

  1. TheBronzeBummer

    TheBronzeBummer Well-Known Member

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    I really hope so.

    Not to flog the lad, but we've gotta be looking at enormous money even if someone come in for him in Jan.
     
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    If I had to choose a player he reminds me of it is probably a young Paul Merson but only because of the way he moves with the ball it kind of reminds me of that side of Mersons game.
    Although I thought Merson was a little underrated by some I do believe that Rigg will become a more accomplished and skilful player than Merson ever was.
    And to see him rated as highly as David Silva and Bernardo Silva gives me goosebumps.
    David Silva was one of the best but funnily enough was never voted into the Premier league team of the season which made me raise an eyebrow or 2.
     
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  3. LAMackem

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    I think in a few years Real Madrid’s midfield will be Bellingham, Rigg, Bellingham. Now that would be a midfield…..
     
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  4. WillD

    WillD Well-Known Member

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    Wonder what his rating and potential will be on EA25, I'm going for 69 and potential of 86
     
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  5. marcusblackcat

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    Mixture of them! Bally couldn’t pass and didn’t have the vision Rigg does. Even he said the gaffer just told him to win the ball and give it to someone who could pass!
     
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  6. marcusblackcat

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    And £200m in SAFC coffers thank you!!
     
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    :emoticon-0102-bigsm:emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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  8. Southern A

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    I saw leaks a couple of weeks ago and it was 61 apparently. Hopefully they update them closer to the time of release! (not that I play that game)
     
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  9. WillD

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    That's ridiculous. He's got to have a high potential then.
     
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  10. LD19SAFC

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    I’d be surprised to see Jobe reach that level. Rigg though? Absolutely.
     
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  11. marcusblackcat

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    According to Sheff Utd fans, Arblaster is better, mind, I’ve never seen him play, and he’s also 3 years older
     
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  12. LD19SAFC

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    Good player and should have a decent career but absolutely nothing on Rigg.
     
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  13. cumbrianmackem

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    Not on his showing the other day against Watford.
     
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  14. Southern A

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    Young player of the year always goes to a team in the top 2 or 3 so despite our good start I think its like Arblaster wins YPOTW and they'll think they're vindicated, like Leeds did with Gray last year.

    Its why finishing as high as possible (playoffs atleast) stupidly and counter intuitively adds lots more value to our players.
     
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  15. Scout73

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    Good player tbf but nothing on Rigg or Jobe imo

    What makes them so impressive is they've been class while playing in the same CM - a 17 n 18 yr old!!!

    Arblaster plays alongside Hamer n Souza who both have plenty of experience and cost sheff utd over 30 million - both quality players that help Arblaster

    Jobe has been our best midfielder this season and Rigg is only getting started (last 3 games hes been class but still so much growth which is the scary thing)

    Rigg is the best young player outside the PL n im not sure its even that close
     
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    Lamine Yamal may have something to say about that!! ;)

    Sorry, I know what you meant.
     
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    Agree with every word. And Jobe is the second best.

    Lamal is just a Spanish Mundle ;)
     
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    Have to say Archie Gray is one of the best young talents I have seen recently. Absolutely tremendous footballer. Will be at the very top soon.
     
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  19. Hugh Jarce

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    I know he's preferred more central but reminds me of Ryan Giggs. Such fantastic balance
     
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  20. LD19SAFC

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    Again, we’re laughing if he’s half as good
     
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