Already missed 5 and looks likely to be missing this month at least too. Think we probably should have just cancelled this deal when we found the problem.
It’s all about maintaining a good relationship with Liverpool. We won’t be paying a penny for him. We keep on good terms with both Liverpool and the player by playing down whatever issue has been uncovered.
You're overthinking it, I'd say. The injury has obviously been worse than even we thought and they've probably wanted to push ahead with the deal to satisfy our own fanbase. It's been misjudged though, unfortunately and is a bit of a waste.
I’m sure they did hope it would have less impact - and the primary goal was always to get him playing - but the arrangement doesn’t cost Sunderland anything and maintains/enhances a relationship with a club who will be positioned to help us in future. Besides, if I’m able to make that calculation I’m absolutely certain that Speakman can.
Are we sure we're not paying anything for him? Is there an official source for that? As far as I'm aware, if a loan player gets injured, the loaning team usually still have to pay the wages. If we're not paying anything then I'm not really sure what there is to complain about?
You're assuming a "calculation". I don't believe for one second that us spotting the injury and pulling out of the deal would have left a sour taste with Liverpool. Also, Liverpool will always do what's right for them and their players.
RLB has said he should be available in the next month. Looks like it might be playoff games for him to be involved sadly but knowing us he will score the goals that sends us up
Echo reported we wouldn’t pay a penny until he arrives on wearside. Even in the statement it said he would have a start date from when he arrives
Could be a smart move. Him Le Fee and Ballard as an injection of quality going into the business end.
One thing that strikes me as likely is that us keeping the deal on the table now means we will be in pole position for his loan signature next season if Liverpool want him to get more game time. If he does indeed have a limited time on the pitch this season, sending him out next season would seem a strong possibility.
Sunderland AFC confirms that Jewison Bennette has left the Club. The 20-year-old has joined FC LNZ Cherkasy for an undisclosed fee and moves to the Ukrainian Premier League with immediate effect. Following his move to the Stadium of Light in August 2022, Bennette made 21 senior appearances for the Black Cats and scored twice. The winger also represented Costa Rica at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, featuring against Spain, Japan, and Germany. Kristjaan Speakman said: “We believe Jewison needs to play regularly in first-team environment, and due to the progression of our team, opportunities have become increasingly limited for him at Sunderland. This move will enable him to continue his development, and we believe this is the right step for him at an important time. We all wish Jewison well in the next chapter of his career.” Good luck, Jewi!
We'll always have that memory of Jewi setting up Rigg against Southampton https://youtube.com/shorts/JwLKibCxTDU?si=AIOarbV5_6neAFy3
