Match Day Thread Sunderland AFC v Preston North End – Saturday 1st October 2022 – KO 15:00

Just guessing - but I'd have a fit Cirkin before Wright at the moment.

 

Ballard can't be too far away now. He was ruled out 6-8 weeks on the 13th Aug and that's nearly up now. I'd have him straight back in the starting 11. It's strange how theres been no mention of his progress

 

I'd start Diallo over Embleton Saturday. Imo.

 

100%

 

I know what you mean mate but I’d imagine he’s at least a couple of weeks away from that original timeline.
Given the severity of the injury he’s had I’d look to ease him back into things with maybe a couple of appearances before the break for the WC unless other injuries or suspension dictate otherwise.

 

He was done by a QPR player iirc... he has got to go in the little black book...when is the return fixture?

 

That's what infuriates me. Adomah blatantly done a job on him and jogged away with a smirk on his face without even getting a Yellow card.
He done exactly the same thing to Onien that match aswell and once again he got away without anything happening to him

 

I'd have thought he'd be back in light training by now mate but theres been no mention of him for a while now. It happened 7 weeks ago.

As good as Onien has played since, Ballard is a level above him imo

 

I think its Alese that would miss out if Cirkin returns, and based off the last 2 games I'd be disappointed to see it happen.
Wright's more of a backup to Batth

 

He has looked the real deal when he has played, and it would be great to see him up and running again, but my guess it could be after the mid season shut down.

 

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That would be 3 months after his injury though. He only suffered a fracture.
Im no doctor but surely we'll see him again before then?

 

Agreed, if we were struggling I'd be tempted to bring him.straight back in. As it is we're in no rush

 

I've not seen a better Championship defender than Ballard ...

... he's better than quite a few PL defenders imo.

 

Back to normal predictions. 5-1. 4-0 HT. Sit back n relax 2nd half.

Cheers RTB. Another fab write up

 

Me too mate, and to top it off hes built like a brick shyte house, which is good to have in any defence

 

Oh absolutely no question that the ‘kindness’ will be returned when we play them again.
Not sure when the fixture is.

 

Must admit I thought we’d have had a more positive update on him by now but it’s very quiet.
Completely agree, he’s a quality PL level defender and is an absolute beast.

 

Aye Smug, he’s top drawer.

 

I could be wrong,but I think TM said he'd been out on the grass this week.

 

Ah you might be right mate, I thought he said Cirkin but I’m probably wrong.