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Starting centre backs against Cardiff

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by alcoauth, Jul 23, 2024.

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Which CBs start vs. Cardiff:

Poll closed Jul 26, 2024.
  1. LON and Hjelde

    8 vote(s)
    25.0%
  2. LON and Aji

    23 vote(s)
    71.9%
  3. Hjelde and Aji

    1 vote(s)
    3.1%
  4. Other combination (Triantis, Anderson etc)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
  1. alcoauth

    alcoauth Well-Known Member

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    Obviously with a new manager it's all to play for and there are still pre season fixtures to go, but with Ballard out and LON being a permanent fixture last season, who are you expecting to start against Cardiff?

    I have a feeling it will be Luke and Hjelde.

    Now, I actually think Aji is probably ahead of Hjelde in terms what he has done at the club so far, but I think Hjelde might be closer to a like-for-like replacement when it comes to Ballard and with Cirkin back, we will want that domineering style at the back for corners and free kicks.

    Again, all it takes is a bad performance from Hjelde or a good one from Aji in these upcomign games but as things stand this is what it looks like for me.
     
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  2. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    I think O'Nien and Alese... but only because that's who started vs Forest. Hjelde has a chance to get ahead of Alese. Interesting reading he was playing through injury last season.
     
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  3. SourPatch2

    SourPatch2 Well-Known Member

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    If Hjelde keeps making the impression he seems to be I wouldn't be surprised if he started. I think the safe bet is to assume it will be Alese though.
     
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  4. Vincemac

    Vincemac Well-Known Member

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    Hjelde
    Still only 20
    I feel he is looking a lot better than his early performances last season
    Still not there yet
     
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  5. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    O’Nien + Alese, surely?
     
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    WillD Well-Known Member

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    O'Nien certainly makes up in effort for his lack of defensive ability, I'm not saying he's not talented, but CB is not his natural or best position.
    I think the future will be Hjelde and Ballard or Anderson and Ballard.
     
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    FellTop Well-Known Member

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    I think we will sign another CB who will start alongside ONien. Options arent great for me.
     
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  8. Blond Bombshell

    Blond Bombshell Well-Known Member

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    Looking forward to the new season, not bothered who plays where, things have only got better!!

    Hhhaaa'wwwwaaaaayyyyyy the lads
     
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  9. TopCat.

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    Hjelde is only 20? Bloody hell

    I remember his dad scoring against us at the SOL for forest when Bridges ****ed up marking the post at a corner
     
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  10. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    21 next month. I haven’t been impressed by him so far but he’s got time on his side.
     
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