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Yet another setback for Cirkin...

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Teessidemackem, Sep 11, 2025.

  1. Chunksafc

    Chunksafc Well-Known Member

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    You see no potential at all?
     
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  2. LD19SAFC

    LD19SAFC Well-Known Member

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    Good player but made of glass. Just not reliable at all. 25 in January, won’t get much better. He’s another I believe is done here
     
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  3. Robertson

    Robertson Well-Known Member

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    The bit you said about him being a deep thinker sparked something on a lighter note.

    The wife and I were watching all the play off final post match stuff in the days afterwards and it was amusing when a couple of interviewers got to Cirkin. All the other players were giving quick soundbites but Cirks was like 'in the beginning there was the word'. The camera would move off to catch more stuff going on, then back to Cirks a few minutes later and he is still talking to the same poor interviewer.

    I like the lad and hope he gets back to his best, here or if he moves on.
     
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  4. Pure River Slut

    Pure River Slut Well-Known Member

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    I agree. He’s had a lot go on in life and my gut instinct is he has mental health struggles. May be wrong, no evidence. We’ve all been there so no judgement and I hope he’s coping and improves but he’s been missing a lot and it’s not helping our club.
     
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  5. Hudson92

    Hudson92 Well-Known Member

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    This, injury free he’s absolutely a prem regular by now but he must be what 6th 7th choice now?

    Ballard
    Alderete
    Mukiele
    Geertruida
    Onien
    Reinildo?
    Alese
     
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  6. TopCat.

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    Not to mention Hume and Geertruida who can also play LB. I reckon O9 gets in ahead of him too.
    Club seems in no rush to extend his contract so I think you are correct
     
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  7. TopCat.

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    Sadly I agree - I think he has the ability to step up to the PL, more so than Cirkin, but he is absolutely miles behind the rest of the squad in terms of fitness and reliability.
    Ideal scenario, he gets a loan to the Championship in January and plays 25+ games without injury
     
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  8. LD19SAFC

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    He’s not getting anywhere near the side without injuries or suspensions

    Reinildo has been superb and with the experience Masuaka brings…
     
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