Summer transfer rumours

[Nig]

Marco slowly eroded his legacy at Sunderland with his comments and gripes.

But it was his total lack of research and knowledge that finished people off ...

... Phillips is heading the same way imo.

I think your being negative there

To put a positive spin on it, I'm always happy to see ex players concerned about how we are performing.
It shows that Sunderland got under their skin

 

[Smug in Boots]

I think your being negative there

To put a positive spin on it, I'm always happy to see ex players concerned about how we are performing.
It shows that Sunderland got under their skin

TBH mate, he's exactly the same with West Brom.

Don't get me wrong, I admire what he did for the club, and have great memories, but his comments aren't even accurate most of the time.

I sigh when we're on live and he's in the studio, looks so glum when he talks about us.

 

[Nig]

TBH mate, he's exactly the same with West Brom.

Don't get me wrong, I admire what he did for the club, and have great memories, but his comments aren't even accurate most of the time.

I sigh when we're on live and he's in the studio, looks so glum when he talks about us.

Better to be talked about than not at all marra
Anyways we're garn up this fookin season nailed on

 

[Oliver's Army]

Marco slowly eroded his legacy at Sunderland with his comments and gripes.

But it was his total lack of research and knowledge that finished people off ...

... Phillips is heading the same way imo.

Marco hardly watches any of our games and then tries to comment on the on tertle spert. It's weird that he is actually the SAFC pundit on their tbh. Brady, Danny Collins and Martin Smith are all better.

 

[Essayyeffcee]

I have to agree in a roundabout way, I don't usually post long explanations but here goes.

There's a massive difference between this season and last which is energy. Last season we had Leadbitter, Maguire, Wyke, Power, Jones, etc who, for various reasons, lacked dynamism. For Leads it was because he simply doesn't have the legs, Jones is the opposite but just couldn't be bothered. At times half of the outfield team was made up of this type of player and, to make matters worse, O'Nien's energy was wasted by him playing at the back.

This season we could have virtually an entire team made up of players who can put in an effort, run and make that count against the opposition. I say 'virtually' because I'd never expect McGeady to be tracking back all game when he can occupy at least one, usually two, defenders simply by lurking near the half way line. In that kind of set up you can afford to have the likes of Winchester at full back because he'll have an action man, like Gooch, to help out. The left side will always be a problem because of McGeady but we need to learn how to live with that. Hume is a good player, imo, but a better attacker than defender. I don't see that as a major problem because we can only win by attacking, not defending.

A team with energy won't always beat a slower better team but they'll win more often if they have the skill to go with it.

Once Embleton is sure Evans will always cover his back he'll know he can make those damaging runs. Once McGeady knows he has Pritchard to come on he can run himself ragged for an hour or rest an injury properly. Gooch will have a fraction more time to get his head up which will improve his game no end, what a massive shame that shot came back off the woodwork.

Watching Sunderland lose isn't ever easy but watching them being outrun and outfought last season was gut wrenching. If we play like we did against Wigan we'll, at least, be able to say we gave it a real go. I never want to go through another Wembley washout and think this team would've put in a much better effort.

But we haven't signed any full backs!

 

[Robgee]

1 game and wigan should have exploited the situation more.

But which full backs would you have signed. Come on, we are all bored to death waiting for you to answer.

 

[Sunderpitt]

I have to agree in a roundabout way, I don't usually post long explanations but here goes.

There's a massive difference between this season and last which is energy. Last season we had Leadbitter, Maguire, Wyke, Power, Jones, etc who, for various reasons, lacked dynamism. For Leads it was because he simply doesn't have the legs, Jones is the opposite but just couldn't be bothered. At times half of the outfield team was made up of this type of player and, to make matters worse, O'Nien's energy was wasted by him playing at the back.

This season we could have virtually an entire team made up of players who can put in an effort, run and make that count against the opposition. I say 'virtually' because I'd never expect McGeady to be tracking back all game when he can occupy at least one, usually two, defenders simply by lurking near the half way line. In that kind of set up you can afford to have the likes of Winchester at full back because he'll have an action man, like Gooch, to help out. The left side will always be a problem because of McGeady but we need to learn how to live with that. Hume is a good player, imo, but a better attacker than defender. I don't see that as a major problem because we can only win by attacking, not defending.

A team with energy won't always beat a slower better team but they'll win more often if they have the skill to go with it.

Once Embleton is sure Evans will always cover his back he'll know he can make those damaging runs. Once McGeady knows he has Pritchard to come on he can run himself ragged for an hour or rest an injury properly. Gooch will have a fraction more time to get his head up which will improve his game no end, what a massive shame that shot came back off the woodwork.

Watching Sunderland lose isn't ever easy but watching them being outrun and outfought last season was gut wrenching. If we play like we did against Wigan we'll, at least, be able to say we gave it a real go. I never want to go through another Wembley washout and think this team would've put in a much better effort.

Good post, I love Mcgeady, but would probably tell him not to come back and defend. He is awesome in attack and wins games for us, so we need him.

That is one of the reasons we need a good LB and pacy midfielders to cover.

 

[steesafc]

People take far much notice of what SKP has to say. I really don't understand why as many let it get under their skin.

 

[Gil T Azell]

Good post, I love Mcgeady, but would probably tell him not to come back and defend. He is awesome in attack and wins games for us, so we need him.

That is one of the reasons we need a good LB and pacy midfielders to cover.

Methinks the current management set up see Hume as McGeadys replacement. As stated he is better going forward with his pace rather than defending and surely this is geads last season.

 

[Nig]

People take far much notice of what SKP has to say. I really don't understand why as many let it get under their skin.

It's ex players who slate the club but were happy to take a wage whilst being shìt that pìss me off.
I might not agree with all Phillips or Marco says but at least they care about the club to one degree or another.

 

[Oliver's Army]

Jebbison on the bench.....

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[Vore]

Watching Sunderland lose isn't ever easy but watching them being outrun and outfought last season was gut wrenching.

It's been gut-wrenching for years. There's a very, very basic philosophy in Sunderland IMO - we all work hard, all week, for many thousands less. If you can't try your hardest, for an hour & a half, once or twice a week, get out.

I know fun-runners who exert more effort for personal pride on a Saturday than Grigg or Graham have done in years.

 

[Magnus]

Jebbison on the bench.....

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Wouldn't of minded him starting

 

[MACKEMLAD1973]

I think your being negative there

To put a positive spin on it, I'm always happy to see ex players concerned about how we are performing.
It shows that Sunderland got under their skin

Which is fine as long as they are up to date with club info
But to come out and tell the owner how to run the club and the manager his job with him having no experience of either boils me a bit.
Only answer a question if you have answers not relying on heresay

 

[Vore]

SKP can say whatever he wants, because he's a legend, he only wants what's best for SAFC, and he lives in the UK so it's just a basic right, he can do whatever the **** he wants. He's not somehow beholden to you because he signed your shirt when you were ten, grow up.

 

[Nig]

Which is fine as long as they are up to date with club info
But to come out and tell the owner how to run the club and the manager his job with him having no experience of either boils me a bit.
Only answer a question if you have answers not relying on heresay

It's ex players who slate the club but were happy to take a wage whilst being shìt that pìss me off.
I might not agree with all Phillips or Marco says but at least they care about the club to one degree or another.

 

[Oliver's Army]

Wouldn't of minded him starting

Is that just so he is sharp for MK Dons on Saturday mate?

 

[Smug in Boots]

SKP can say whatever he wants, because he's a legend, he only wants what's best for SAFC, and he lives in the UK so it's just a basic right, he can do whatever the **** he wants. He's not somehow beholden to you because he signed your shirt when you were ten, grow up.

Same applies to me and everyone else.

We're entitled to an opinion about anyone we choose ...

... Adam Johnson was a hero at one time but things can change no matter who you are.


And no, I'm not saying Phillips is a sex offender.

 

[Vore]

Same applies to me and everyone else.

We're entitled to an opinion about anyone we choose ...

Adam Johnson was a hero at one time but things can change no matter who you are.


And no, I'm not saying Phillips is a sex offender.

Hope I didn't imply otherwise, I enjoy your opinions whether or not they're chiming with mine.

 

[Das_ist]

Methinks the current management set up see Hume as McGeadys replacement. As stated he is better going forward with his pace rather than defending and surely this is geads last season.

suppose that’s where hume resigning could be a bigger benefit in his flexibility to be used further up the pitch if needed. I agree with you