he will get on mate, no question.100%. Even if he never gets on the pitch,he's worth his weight in gold around the place. Epitomises everything we've become in the last 5 years.
he will get on mate, no question.100%. Even if he never gets on the pitch,he's worth his weight in gold around the place. Epitomises everything we've become in the last 5 years.
The lad is a gem. His PL debut will be immensely well deserved.100%. Even if he never gets on the pitch,he's worth his weight in gold around the place. Epitomises everything we've become in the last 5 years.
Cracking option off the bench when defending a lead like. Get amongst it Luke sonI hope when LON makes his PL debut it’s off the bench at home.
One reason. So we can give him the most thunderous applause imaginable and that there’s no doubt the lad knows it’s for him.
The lad is a gem. His PL debut will be immensely well deserved.
Would people have him or Sadiki given the choice ?I feel for the kid. Sounds like pushy parents and an older brother who's name he has to live up to whether he feels like that or not. I think going to Dortmund was the wrong decision for him but I hope for his sake he pushes through all this and makes his own way in the game.
Last season, Jobe Bellingham starred for Sunderland and was key part of their squad that secured promotion to the top fight. He mainly operated in the middle and as a defensive midfielder, managing five goals and four assists from 47 games for the Black Cats.
His form for Sunderland helped him attract interest from a few clubs this summer and Borussia Dortmund were able to secure his services for €30m.
The 19-year-old hasn’t been able to replicate his Sunderland form for the German club so far and last week, Dietmar Hamann suggested BVB overpaid for him.
Bild now report the Bundesliga club expected the midfielder to be a ‘difference-maker’ but that hasn’t happened yet, and there are multiple reasons for that.
Bellingham has played eight games [including Club World Cup] for Borussia Dortmund of which 186 minutes are from five games this season.
The signing from Sunderland hasn’t settled in as he ‘seemed like an outsider’ in matches and is becoming a ‘big €30m problem’ for Borussia Dortmund.
Niko Kovač used him as a defensive midfielder, middle of the pitch and as an attacking midfielder, and his performances haven’t been convincing enough for him to cement a place in the starting lineup.
According to Bild, he could be well suited as a No.6 for BVB even though Bellingham can operate across multiple positions. Marcel Sabitzer has already cemented his place, and the former Sunderland star has to fight Felix Nmecha and Pascal Groß for a place in midfield.
Kovač replaced Bellingham in his side’s 3-3 draw against St. Pauli after the break and the latter’s family, including his father Mark, weren’t pleased. Mark criticised the club and sporting director Sebastian Kehl before settling the matter with an apology.
Borussia Dortmund are concerned Bellingham’s family could become ‘increasingly restless’ if Kovač were to leave him on the bench regularly.
To sum it up, Bellingham’s decision to leave Sunderland for Borussia Dortmund hasn’t worked out well so far.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/signing-from-sunderland-becoming-big-problem-for-multiple-reasons/
Would people have him or Sadiki given the choice ?
It was a season of two halves for me. Start of last year unstoppable but he tailed off around Feb - possibly from being made to play too often by his dad. I think Sadiki plays better at pace/ under pressure and his energy is maybe suited to our needs right now. Doesn’t mean he’ll have the higher ceiling necessarily.We'll never know the answer to that argument. Personally, I don't think he had as good a season last year as he did when he signed although stats will probably prove be wrong
Would people have him or Sadiki given the choice ?
Sadiki 5 times over.
Sadiki is ALWAYS in the game.
Last season he was 100x better than his first season here.We'll never know the answer to that argument. Personally, I don't think he had as good a season last year as he did when he signed although stats will probably prove be wrong
Maybe you?Who’s said that?
I’ll continue supporting the lads who turn out for us. Roll on Palace![]()
Not so sure about that. At the beginning of this season we had plenty on our books who weren’t good enough for where we’re at, is that a problem pointing it out? 99% of supporters would agree.Maybe you?
Last season he was 100x better than his first season here.
Well I’m sure about that.Not so sure about that. At the beginning of this season we had plenty on our books who weren’t good enough for where we’re at, is that a problem pointing it out? 99% of supporters would agree.
No I don’tYou do surprise me. You usually call all players crap!
I say what I see.No I don’tI say what I see.
Stop derailing a decent threadYou should get yourself on Catchphrase!
I feel for the kid. Sounds like pushy parents and an older brother who's name he has to live up to whether he feels like that or not. I think going to Dortmund was the wrong decision for him but I hope for his sake he pushes through all this and makes his own way in the game.
Last season, Jobe Bellingham starred for Sunderland and was key part of their squad that secured promotion to the top fight. He mainly operated in the middle and as a defensive midfielder, managing five goals and four assists from 47 games for the Black Cats.
His form for Sunderland helped him attract interest from a few clubs this summer and Borussia Dortmund were able to secure his services for €30m.
The 19-year-old hasn’t been able to replicate his Sunderland form for the German club so far and last week, Dietmar Hamann suggested BVB overpaid for him.
Bild now report the Bundesliga club expected the midfielder to be a ‘difference-maker’ but that hasn’t happened yet, and there are multiple reasons for that.
Bellingham has played eight games [including Club World Cup] for Borussia Dortmund of which 186 minutes are from five games this season.
The signing from Sunderland hasn’t settled in as he ‘seemed like an outsider’ in matches and is becoming a ‘big €30m problem’ for Borussia Dortmund.
Niko Kovač used him as a defensive midfielder, middle of the pitch and as an attacking midfielder, and his performances haven’t been convincing enough for him to cement a place in the starting lineup.
According to Bild, he could be well suited as a No.6 for BVB even though Bellingham can operate across multiple positions. Marcel Sabitzer has already cemented his place, and the former Sunderland star has to fight Felix Nmecha and Pascal Groß for a place in midfield.
Kovač replaced Bellingham in his side’s 3-3 draw against St. Pauli after the break and the latter’s family, including his father Mark, weren’t pleased. Mark criticised the club and sporting director Sebastian Kehl before settling the matter with an apology.
Borussia Dortmund are concerned Bellingham’s family could become ‘increasingly restless’ if Kovač were to leave him on the bench regularly.
To sum it up, Bellingham’s decision to leave Sunderland for Borussia Dortmund hasn’t worked out well so far.
https://sportwitness.co.uk/signing-from-sunderland-becoming-big-problem-for-multiple-reasons/
Stop derailing a decent thread
Our summer signings certainly haven’t been ‘crap’. Good start, roll on Villa![]()