Both Patterson and Rigg are expected to miss at least Sunderland’s next two pre-season friendlies, meaning the fixtures against Augsburg and Rayo Vallecano could yet be their only appearances before West Ham United visit the Stadium of Light on opening day.
I'm more than confident we have many irons in the fire when it comes to signings. Granted we're all scared from up until recently, extremely tin pot pre seasons and transfer windows. The only teams that are 100 percent ready when it comes to the start of the season are teams like Liverpool and Man City etc.
I dont no but it seems strange to me He missed the last game and work overload was mentioned, now he could be a doubt for the opening game.
I would say we need one and at least 1 cb in next week, we are desperate imo and they will need some time to gel. We only have 3 friendlies after tuesday
It’s probably them doing what they do best picking clubs out of a hat and putting them in an article Edit it’s Pete O’Rourke so maybe not
Rigg and patto behind in fitness because they missed the start of pre season really we might not be ‘close’ on a keeper but we are adamant at getting one soon. Same with a CB. It’s clear
Not seen the game in any way but he has been taking pelters. I genuinely think he's away. I'm neither his biggest fan or his biggest critic so I won't lose any sleep either way. Maybe try and include him in the Xhaka deal or am I being stupidly optimistic thinking they would even entertain the idea.
Let Young grow up a little. We are haunted by the memory of hoying Derek Forster in as a fifteen year old!
There is zero excuse to not get a CB in soon. Losing Mepham it should of been the first priority in my mind. I am slightly concerned with Ballard starting in the prem nevermind Seelt.
Aye im buzzing with what we have done so far but i agree needs to be one in at least next week. keeper and defence is looking desperate