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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Bucky1989, Feb 6, 2025.

  1. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    We’re still 4/1+ to finish above Leeds and Burnley
     
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  2. Scout73

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    Need to retain our top talent, I'm buzzing to see how Rigg Neil etc play with the new lads - i think they'll really up their games and won't be easy to shift from the team
     
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    <laugh>
     
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    I thought I’d give a bit of more of a ‘detailed’ write up on what I think of Diarra.

    i 100% see him slotting into the Rigg role with the ability to cover the jobe role if needed if he can work on a couple things

    He plays incredibly well on the turn and in transition. Has a great burst of pace, shields the ball well, has good close control and can pick out a pass. He probably could’ve had more than 5 assists last year if his teammates weren’t wasteful

    his energy is superb, his defensive side needs work, he can look a bit weak in the tackle sometimes but it’s not for a lack of effort. It can likely be trained into him because he has the desire to work hard and win the ball.

    I mentioned last night, interesting enough for the Rigg role last season his heat map shows him operating in the half spaces on the right, exactly where we would deploy Rigg to create chances, so the transition into the system should be easy.

    ultimately he’s a massive hard working athlete with creative tendencies and the ability to hurt teams on the break and get Sunderland up the pitch.

    At 21 years old this is a tremendous signing and the model advancing
     
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  5. CR17

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    Okay now I’ve kind of calmed down, an update on Lauriente would be much appreciated or even a RW link. Those winger spots need filling haha
     
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  6. LD19SAFC

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    I’ve got my doubts about Neil but we’ll see. Massive season for him
     
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  7. Scout73

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    Yep, Amad would be my 1st choice then Elliot then Bobb

    Would take any of the 3
     
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  8. MadMackem77

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    Interesting is Bobb 3rd choice because he’s a loan?

    because he’d probably be competing amad for the top of my list
     
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  9. Scout73

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    I thought he was class for about 2 months of last season, like different level class - that's the form he needs to bring consistently in the PL
     
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    diarra has a mix of amazing potential and the ability to walk into the team

    that’s what we need now across 6 positions or so
     
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  11. Moanjam

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    I think we're in for the F1 version of the magic carpet ride !
     
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  12. Scout73

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    Yep likely a loan, I do think City would sell tho - they will sell their youngsters at the right price
     
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    I need a “here we go “ for the big Pole in goal
     
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  14. MadMackem77

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    That’ll be too high for even us
     
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  15. Scout73

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    I'd of thought so but a loan is possible
     
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    When you think about it, it’s a simple model. Sign young talent who have limited senior experience, develop them, then either sell on for profit or the team naturally improves.

    The reason teams don’t do it, is they won’t take the risk of immediate success being halted. That’s where speakman especially has done incredible because other than 23/24 the onfield side has consistently improved.

    We had huge advantages with the standard of the academy and training facilities that most clubs don’t have. But we also have a demanding fan base which would make it hard to stay the course with such a model. That’s what makes KLD tenure here so far, absolutely outstanding.
     
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  17. The Legendary Tongue

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    You can’t mean that surely
     
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  18. David Moyes' Stupid Face

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    No worries mate, Guendouzi will deal with that :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  19. Flash Gordon

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    I love that this is where we're at, even your 3rd choice for the position would arguably be our biggest signing to date!
     
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  20. JimHeron92

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    In fairness Guendouzi isn't some defensive beast, he's a big lad though and winds people up constantly.
     
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