Still don't know why he's not putting himself about more. He's a big lad and should be putting the frighteners on defenders, but he can't seem to move or think quickly for some reason. He's got talent, Youtube shows that, but there's just no spark here. Jozy, with regret, you're fired...
what the hell happened to Bent ? walked out on us nearly 4 years ago and virtually has not had a run in any team.
Could Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore be on the verge of returning to his native United States? The USA international has found life on Wearside tough and with limited chances has managed just one goal so far this season. The striker, who turned 25 on Thursday, warned last month that he may be forced to leave Sunderland should his chances remain limited – which they have with Steven Fletcher’s return to form. On his birthday last week new MLS franchise Orlando City tweeted to wish Altidore many happy returns, while also hinting: “Orlando is nice this time of year.” Could Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore be on the verge of returning to his native United States? The USA international has found life on Wearside tough and with limited chances has managed just one goal so far this season. The striker, who turned 25 on Thursday, warned last month that he may be forced to leave Sunderland should his chances remain limited – which they have with Steven Fletcher’s return to form. On his birthday last week new MLS franchise Orlando City tweeted to wish Altidore many happy returns, while also hinting: “Orlando is nice this time of year.” The Florida-based franchise will join the MLS for the 2015 campaign and have already added Brazilian legend Kaka to their ranks. While it should all be taken, at this time, with a pinch of salt, Orlando have suggested recently that the signing of their second “Designated Player” (the rule in MLS that allows clubs to sign players that would be considered outside of their salary cap), was in the works. Could Altidore be their target? He tweeted back nonchalantly saying: “So I’ve heard. Loving the new kits and thank you.” Altidore, despite his struggles, is popular among many of the Sunderland supporters – becoming almost a cult-hero at the Stadium of Light, with many willing him to succeed at the club. It hasn’t came to fruition though, and the striker is aware that even though at just 25 he is the nation’s fifth highest goalscorer with 24 goals. Last month he told press: “I thought I’ve done everything I could this season to come in as fit as possible with the injury and try to make an impact when I’ve played. “But like I said, I want to be part of the national team. Jurgen [Klinsmann] makes his message very clear, nobody is different, so if it doesn’t turn around then in January I’ll be looking to start elsewhere and make sure that I’m in his plans.”
He`s not here to be a nice bloke. Shame but I think we have to accept it hasn`t worked and try to recoup as much as we can. Pity but that`s the way it is.
Yep. Hope he does well elsewhere but not suited to the team, or the league. For a big lad he just doesn't put it about enough, and defenders know this and have no fear of him.
Typical twat agent agent of Connor Wickham has fuelled speculation linking the striker with a move to Lazio, claiming that ‘all options are open’ for his client. The England Under-21 international is out of contract at the end of the season, and so far no renewal for him to stay at the Stadium of Light has been forthcoming. Whilst updating Calciomercato.it on Ashley Cole’s acclimatisation to life in Rome, agent David Manasseh was asked about speculation linking another one of his clients with a move to the other side of the Italian capital. “I can’t confirm Lazio’s interest because I personally haven’t been in contact with them,” Wickham’s representative reflected. “We’ve had to comply with FIFA regulations, which requires us to wait until February 1. “Renewal or sale in January? These are the choices that belong to Sunderland. All I can say is that Connor is doing fine with the Black Cats. “Would he like to play in Serie A? All options are open. We won’t rule out anything.” Wickham played a key role in Sunderland’s survival bid last season, scoring five goals in the Black Cats’ final six matches of the Premier League campaign.
iirc Gus has already (indirectly) warned the agent he`s pushing it and treading on thin ice regarding any future business. A veiled threat mentioned in one of your posts I think. Wickham contract thread possibly? Can`t be arsed to check. Getting a bit tiresome now tbh.
