Also as they seem level headed kids that love playing for the team, they may actually look at this signing as a positive to help get us, and them, to the Premiership!
We all joke about Barry Bannan and the publicity he got in league one was ridiculous, but I reckon he's the kind of player we'd have loved here, had it ever happened.
I like him mate. He is a talent. Probably overegged by the tv commentators at times, but he is a good championship level player. Similar to Pritch, who played his part in our revival. We are moving beyond both now.
Good player despite the stick he gets. He’s played 40+ league games in 8 of the last 9 seasons, it’s no wonder he’s so loved at Wednesday.
I know people want to wait but I've already brought out the popcorn and champagne. We can always pretend he's injured if he doesn't come
****ing hell, the costs will be massive. Having to rename the Stadium to Barry Bannan's Sunderland Stadium of Light, all the hoardings, the badge to show Barry Bannan's Sunderland. I'm out.
https://www.sunderlandecho.com/spor...nds-pursuit-of-midfielder-enzo-le-fee-4935753 According to Italian sources, Sunderland have agreed an initial loan deal with AS Roma but if the club are promoted, then there is an obligation to sign him on a permanent basis. Sunderland have a similar deal in place with Zenit St Petersburg regarding Wilson Isidor. Sunderland have an option to sign the French striker this summer, but that becomes an obligation if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Defo something in this now, Phil Smith is usually very wary of reporting on other sources and he has with this
