I know nothing about the Watson situation but have the inside track on Jack Clarke, to an extent of course. I worked for the Duke of Argyle, in Newton Stewart, who's an Ipswich supporter, close friend of the Cobbold family and ex-Eton whose football team was coached by Bobby Robson. He lives in Texas but still involved with Ipswich and we're in regular contact. He's the one who told me, and I posted, that negotiations are complicated but ongoing with a view to Clarke returning to Sunderland. All three parties, Sunderland, Ipswich and Clarke want it to happen but it depends on Kieran McKenna's assessment of his squad, the financial arrangement and Clarke's agreement. There's also the possibility that Sunderland will sign someone permanently or that Watson will leave. All of those things are like the plates of a Chinese juggler ... up in the air, fragile and likely to come crashing down at the last moment. Sleep well everyone
100%, remember seeing him at City and thought he looked a cracking player but I think he's an impact sub only. Never seems to have a big impact when starting game
I just want a quality striker, couldn't care less how experienced they are. I really like the look of Danns, he has the skill set we want/need imo
Thats fair enough mate, by and large its a grim watch! I think some should rewatch it to get some perspective!
I don’t want any striker that signs assuming he’s only good enough for the bench. Most are arrogant enough to expect to be first choice so I don’t buy the “ won’t come to sit on the bench” theory.
Any striker as good, or better than, Isidor won't come to sit on the bench ... ... anyone who isn't shouldn't even be looked at. Some people keep saying 'what if Isidor is injured' ... ... my answer is what if he isn't or he is then the new signing is injured. I was at Reading when Stewart was out injured. Simms started and was carried off in the first half ... ... we tore them to pieces, won 3-0 and scored the goal of the season
I honestly don't get those desperate for a striker, I think Isidor has proved himself and Mayenda is on is way! If we get an improvement on them fantastic if not we can live with it! It's not like the season we didn't have a proper striker and didn't sign one! People seem to expect someone to come in who finishes every half chance and knock in Mitrovic numbers!
I read on here regularly, but rarely comment…. Last logged on Thursday night, and there’s ****in’ 2700 new messages . What’s Gannin on ?!? I’ve seen the Dodds, Dan, Watson & Mundle crack, but is there out else happening? Cheers
They’d come because they think they would be first choice. I think it’s rare that a player looks at competition and thinks “ nah, hes much better than me.”
