Interviewing for the Sporting Director role. Not sure I'm particularly happy at the prospect of them also buying Atletico River Plate, I'd rather their full focus was on us. Unless the plan is that Sartori runs River Plate, and Kyril/Sporting Director us?
I'd have Poyet back in a heartbeat, the football we played at times was the best I've seen then the following season he wasn't backed in the transfer market. Whatever possessed Congerton to sign Rodwell remains up there with the grassy knoll and area 51. What you describe above re what Poyet wanted and what he got sounds like the Fast Show type of sketch where his wife asks him to get a loaf of bread and milk and he comes back with clogs and 200 pegs instead.
I don't take this as a dig at me. But the ball constantly being played behind a players of mediocre ability has a negative effect on the flow of football being played. Also the fact we give the ball away gifts possession to the other team. Playing players in the wrong place and being unable to play the ball infront or to feet is what can I say. ****ing ****e.. This comes across as obvious but it where we are.
@Peterleeyacker is right with what he said about players being played out of position making a difference to a team's perfomance though and that has nowt to with basics. It's about knowing how to play your position correctly at different stages of the game and that isn't something you learn after a game or two.
all the players today were in the wrong place, as the pitch is not for them. absolute shambles, no passion on show nobody busting a gut to get us back into the game. and a manager who hasn't got a clue.
Or..... you go out on Monday (having watched the video of the game) having realised your control was absolute bollocks, your second touch got you a yellow card and you never managed to make one pass to the team playing in the same colour tops as you. So, you make a mental note to yourself to get better and take it upon yourself to go out into the street (or mansion) and spend a few hours (or days in some instances) smashing a ball off the gable end of an understanding neighbour trying to sort it out. Players need to stand up and be counted. THEY ARE ALL ACCOUNTABLE
Yes of course they are. Fair enough. But whether we like it or not, and I don't, players need a leader. Demonstrably we do not have one.
The article says sartori and dreyfus are interested in the south american club, doesn't say it's connected to the safc deal in any way. Could be a separate transaction all together
Reidy's great Sunderland team instantly looked poorer when Kevin Kilbane played, that was only one player but it impacted on that whole team. 3 or 4 players out or position, you can't get away with that.
Absolutely - but giving the ball way has f..k all to do with the manager (unless of course he's played 10 goalkeepers as outfield players?? no offence meant to goalkeepers of course); Or... the manager said, "pass the ball to the opposition, so we can lull them into a false sense of security". I've watched the game(s), I've already stated I'm confused about the style of play/substitutions etc. BUT; it rests with the players to work it out.
Hey, we're starting to get mentions on L’Equipe in France. I used to read it when we had French players so get pop up alerts on my phone now and again. Might have to order the paper now. Theres been a few today about the takeover. I'll have a proper look, on the computer in the morning, had a few too many tonight
Interesting details coming out. Potential sporting directors interviewed and rumours of the consortium purchasing another club in South America... not sure how the later is of any benefit to Sunderland
Gooch isn't a wing back in a million years and O'Nien is never a centre half. Boils me seeing this kind of decision being made when it's not needed. I understand we're bit short at the back but how about changing the set up and playing a flat back four so we only need two centre halfs with Hume and O'Nien as fullbacks and Gooch further up the pitch out wide. At least we'd have players in positions they're familiar and comfortable with.
This is more like it, stuff you can get your teeth into. They reported on STID and seemed quite complimentary. They're usually pretty accurate with English clubs, a bit 'tabloid' with their own ... ... but you probably know that.
