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International Break Thread

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Southern A, Sep 3, 2024.

  1. rooch 3

    rooch 3 Well-Known Member

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    I hope so <laugh>
     
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  2. Nads

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    Jobe is absolutely player of season to date.

    He has been moved around and performed different roles and bossed them all.

    I don’t think it’s even that close despite excellent showings from Rigg, Cirks, Roberts , Mundle and Luke.

    Jobe has been daft good.
     
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    jobe...don't think i have mentioned him this season (not wanting to jinx him) but what i have noticed is his 'lack' of being everywhere...what he is doing is being very good in composing himself and his game, i hope you realise what i am trying to say, he basically floats around now doing exactly what he should be doing pretty much like a 'no effort' midfielder, now this is not meant to say that he is not being very good, but exactly the opposite.
     
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    Yep - I watched him closely at Portsmouth where he was excellent, especially second half.
     
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  5. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    Chris Rigg's England U18s kick off in 15 mins but can't see any sign of any team news anywhere.
     
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  6. Brainy Dose

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    Yep,different lad this season,no doubt. Looks comfortable,playing really well. In a side where everyone is playing well above last season levels, Jobe,Dennis,Pat and Riggy stand out so far. But,Hume,Mundle..Mayenda...all top notch!
     
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    Hope he's not playing!
     
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    Rigg is on the bench.
     
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  9. Southern A

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    I hope that doesn't mean he starts the next two.
     
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  10. Brainy Dose

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    Phew!
     
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    Hope they win by a mile and they don't change the team!
     
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    I hope the lad plays personally

    He deserves it
     
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    Of course he deserves the recognition....I'm only being terribly selfish!:emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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  14. LD19SAFC

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    Trai Hume captain for Northern Ireland tomorrow!
     
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    Deserved, he’s been great. Wonder if Ballard is playing? Would think he’s captain material too.
     
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    Should be, he’s one of their best players
     
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    Yeah, just wondering if they rest him given just coming back.
     
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    As long as he comes back fit and healthy for Plymouth, I’ll be happy
     
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    Christ it's not even the weekend and I'm already bored. I honestly don't give a **** about Nations League. This would have ben a perfect time to play Plymouth, with all that momentum behind us...
     
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    He's had no pre-season so it's in our interests that he gets some game time
     
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