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Good to to Lihadji. It he was never interested/right for us. See ya

Who is next out the door?
Embo
Pritch
Matete

look forward to seeing another striker and c. midfielder.
 
Billy Batts said:
Hopefully get a couple of mil for him.
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Hopefully at least double that at least the way they have been splashing the cash . I think we are a different kettle of fish compared to recent years when it comes to bargaining ,he found it very difficult to break in to the side due to the form of Clarke and Roberts so we can only assume unfulfilled potential and a decent offer saw him leave .
 
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Remember reading about Lihadji when we were linked and he was the most exciting, believe he had already played some first team football even at champions league level?

Now if anyone needs further proof I know **** all keep an eye on my performance in the prediction league this season <laugh>.

I remember reading about Michut being shocked at how physical the league was and that he was regularly kicked and nipped at. Michut had something about him though, he will succeed it's in his personality.

Lihadji will probably love it over there being one of the better players and getting paid. The pressure isn't on the same basically paid a fortune to have a hobby!

At least it sound like we made a few quid. From that Speakman statement sounds like they couldn't wait to get shot once offer come in as it would fund some transfer business!
 
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I thought Lihadji looked decent but I wasn't exactly attached to him, barely seen him play. Didn't seem to have the attitude we're looking for.
 
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young2077 said:
Is this a


If there is a position most difficult to get your first team start it has to be gk. Don't get subbed during the match unless injured, get injured less often and there is only one spot available!

So going to Chelsea lowers that even more, out of all the clubs in the Premier league I think they the worst choice the lad could have made in terms of the chance of ever playing before they sell!
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He's a stupid lad going to a club like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manure, City etc as we tend to recruit from that type of club now at a fraction of the hassle in training them...He must be good if he thinks he will break into the Chelsea team which I doubt very much. Its a want it now mentality but the money will have spoken too him and his family.
 
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Smug in Boots said:
Clubs used to hold Sunderland to ransom and players had to be bribed to come here, then they'd not be motivated and just go through through the motions ... I'd absolutely hate to go back to those times.

We now have a wage structure that makes it easier to negotiate imo. If clubs know we won't go over a figure we've stated they won't try to do a 'Grigg' on us.

The trouble with making exceptions is that it quickly becomes the rule.
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Tbf, it was us "did a Grigg" on us.........
 
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young2077 said:
Is this a


If there is a position most difficult to get your first team start it has to be gk. Don't get subbed during the match unless injured, get injured less often and there is only one spot available!

So going to Chelsea lowers that even more, out of all the clubs in the Premier league I think they the worst choice the lad could have made in terms of the chance of ever playing before they sell!
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It's also easier to get into an academy set up as a goalie. Hardly any decent ones at a young age so he must stand out
 
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Billy Batts said:
I'd be sad to see Pritchard go personally, particularly now we have a centre forward for him to work around.
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me too, but if his replacement is an improvement then that means we are progressing. As the man said: no sentiment in football. We’ll soon forget him.
 
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The Redbaron said:
He's a stupid lad going to a club like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manure, City etc as we tend to recruit from that type of club now at a fraction of the hassle in training them...He must be good if he thinks he will break into the Chelsea team which I doubt very much. Its a want it now mentality but the money will have spoken too him and his family.
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The money kids can get at 16 at these top.clubs is life changing. I know of a few and it's insane
 
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Southern A said:
Not losing sleep over Lihadji going.

didn’t play much so obviously not seen as good enough

when he did play he looked talented but ineffective and not suited

he’s signed for a Qatari club - not a European one. I know going to Saudi is popular now but the fact he’s not going to a top league tells you plenty about the rest of Europe agreeing with us
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Agree - looked out of his depth whenever he came on.
Did we pay a fee for him?
 
The Redbaron said:
He's a stupid lad going to a club like Chelsea, Arsenal, Manure, City etc as we tend to recruit from that type of club now at a fraction of the hassle in training them...He must be good if he thinks he will break into the Chelsea team which I doubt very much. Its a want it now mentality but the money will have spoken too him and his family.
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Yep. Bad move for him, but good move for certain others.
 
Hudson92 said:
Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman commented: “We thoroughly enjoyed having Isaac at Sunderland AFC, but we must be pragmatic in these scenarios and assess the opportunity in any transfer proposals that we receive. After considering all the factors, we believe this represents an incredibly positive deal for the Club and it’s a transfer that will also create immediate opportunities for us in the market. Isaac is a great kid, and we wish him well in his new adventure.”
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Sounds like a decent fee for someone we weren’t necessarily that keen to keep. Incredibly positive sounds like we were surprised by the fee- would imagine up to 2m wouldn’t be that “ positive” unless we really wanted **** for other reasons so hopefully more than that.
 
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