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Who does Rigg remind you of?

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by WillD, Sep 1, 2024.

  1. WillD

    WillD Well-Known Member

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    Giggs couldn`t put a tackle in like Rigg and I don't think I've seen Rigg whip balls into the box like Giggs, yet.
     
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  2. Hugh Jarce

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    I bet his lass isn't getting shagged by his brother either but that wasn't my point. My point is he has great balance like Giggs, can run with the ball at great pace and change direction at will without losing control. Is that ok?
     
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  3. WillD

    WillD Well-Known Member

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    Hey easy petal, I agree with you on the balance and pace, but, did you ever see Giggs put in tackles like Rigg?
     
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    Zidane as a youngun
     
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    #86

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    His Grandad ..I went to school with him
     
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    Dunder Mifflin Well-Known Member

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    Phil Foden, the way he moves with the ball and vision m is something I’ve never seen from a Sunderland player.
     
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    That is class mate. Love little links like this.
     
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    Wasn't so class when it reminded me how old I am :emoticon-0102-bigsm
     
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    Nacho Well-Known Member

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    Aye in terms of comparison it's got to be someone who loves a tackle because it's a big part of his playing style and character.

    It's interesting that nobody, including me, has suggested anyone he's particularly similar to. Foden's probably the closest but Rigg's more inclined towards the defensive side of the game.
     
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    Chris reminds me very much of my old school mate Bryan Robson ie Captain Marvel what a player he was !!
     
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    WillD Well-Known Member

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    I said exactly the same. See first post
     
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    Must be my age mate, but even as a schoolboy at Birtly South you could see he was head and shoulders above the rest of us. I was on the end of lots of his crunching tackles during training but he was a top lad. I lost touch when my parents moved us from Chester-le-Street to Washington.
     
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    As long as he hasn’t got Robsons shoulders that’s a canny player to be rated against.
     
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    Exactly @Nads Bryans were almost as prolific as o9s shoulder
     
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    going to be a big bidding war on him soon,
    hes being looked at from clubs all over by the top clubs in Europe
     
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    Let's hope Speakman isn't in on the negotiations - he'll let him go for £2.5m and a 5% sell-on clause...
     
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    Heard PSG have or are sending scouts to watch him
     
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