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Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Bucky1989, Feb 6, 2025.

  1. Peterleeyacker

    Peterleeyacker Well-Known Member

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    He is and his father is a cracking lad as well
     
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  2. dilb3rt

    dilb3rt Well-Known Member

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    What role would O’Reilly play? 6, 8 or 10? I saw
    Him score for Brighton on his debut but know nowt else about him. I’d rather it was another position than midfield to be honest
     
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  3. Scout73

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    He's a 10, that's his best position imo
     
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  4. FellTop

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    And a really bloody good one.
     
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  5. Scout73

    Scout73 Well-Known Member

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    If it is someone from Brighton then the 3 likely ones would be

    Welbeck
    Buonanotte
    O'Reilly

    In that order

    I really like all 3, O'reilly I loved at Celtic and I do feel we are lacking a no10 (takes pens as well) but reckon if he signed then one of our CM will be away (Neil)

    Buonanotte is class, can play wide right and as a 10 - has good experience and so much upside

    Welbeck, well he's a mackem don't you know
     
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  6. Carl and the Passions

    Carl and the Passions Well-Known Member

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    He’s an 8. Great box to box player. He’s an excellent player but I agree the position doesn’t seem like a priority right now unless Neil is off of course. He’d be a huge upgrade on that front.
     
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  7. Prehab26

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    Aye he is. Think I still owe him a Guinness <laugh>
     
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  8. williebeams

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    not a xhaka level signing but a massive coup and I mean massive

    sure a prem team could get him but a promoted side is wild
     
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  9. Carl and the Passions

    Carl and the Passions Well-Known Member

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    Be surprised if they’re letting anyone but Buonanotte go from that list
     
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  10. Frazier the Lion

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    I don’t think we can afford another frontline midfielder - even if Neil goes. There just aren’t the minutes available. If DN does end up departing we should be getting a younger midfielder to develop, who won’t come with an expectation of playing all the time.
     
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  11. Scout73

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    O'reilly has been touted to leave all summer, but has played quite a bit in preseason so maybe the stance has changed. They've spent big on a young CF so might been less time for Welbeck, who hasn't been in their last 2 squads.
     
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  12. Disco down under

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    Understand he's highly rated but it feels like we have much more pressing needs than a fifth central midfielder this window.

    When centre mid was arguably our strongest position last year!
     
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  13. One footed wonder

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    juventus apparently have a deal in principle agreed for o’reilly
     
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    I would be over the moon with this. Top player not sure why Brighton happy for him to go.
     
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  15. J Flash

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    Be surprised to see a big outlay on another cm mind. Think I'd rather spend that money on a forward player. Sounds a good player though so lets see.
     
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    Is he the lad that used to play in the SMB CC games with his da?
     
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  17. CR17

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    I've thought Welbeck would be perfect since the beginning of the window so it would be nice to see us get him
     
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  18. Smug in Boots

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    If they sign anyone on a par with Xhaka, or better, you'd have to wonder what they're saying to prospective signings ...

    ... I'd start to suspect the tea lady has been slipping something into the cakes during breaks in negotiations <laugh>

     
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  19. dilb3rt

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    Aye, for €30m - he’d have to be coming in as first choice for that price. Would have to push Diarra or Sidiki to the bench and Neil out of the club
     
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  20. WorkyTicketFTM

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    O’reilly would play the ELF role I believe and would give us a LOT of physicality alongside Xhaka and Diarra. No idea if it is mind just my opinion on where he’d fit
     
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