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Sunderland Transfer Rumours/Discussion 2007/2008

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 631 ✭✭✭andrewie


    Craig Gordon has signed a five year deal at Sunderland. Fee is believed to be £9 million, 7 mill now and a further 2 mill depending on appearances.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭GuanYin


    Gordon's a very good buy and it says alot that he took Sunderland over City and Villa.

    On a side note, that blog is hilarious, not least because the guy who wrote it seems not to have a clue. In predicting Sunderland's relegation based on Keane's only skill being motivational, he then puts Fulham ahead of Sanchez based on his skill being motivational (Fulham for the drop lads, put the money on now before the odds drop like a lead balloon).

    His top 5 prediction is, quite frankly hilarious too. Not for his actual prediction, but for his reasoning.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭odonnell


    Esse85 wrote:
    I agree, typical of British players, there so over priced.


    youre correct in that EPL players are overpriced however the Gordon transfer fee is NOT typical of British players.

    English-based players are generally over priced, whereas a Scottish based player of equal calibre generally goes for around a half what they would fetch in the EPL. The Gordon transfer is confusing simply because its possibly the first time in history a Scottish player has been valued at EPL prices.

    He's a good keeper, but NEVER worth £9m. I hope Sunderland have more money to spare.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    odonnell wrote:
    youre correct in that EPL players are overpriced however the Gordon transfer fee is NOT typical of British players.

    English-based players are generally over priced, whereas a Scottish based player of equal calibre generally goes for around a half what they would fetch in the EPL. The Gordon transfer is confusing simply because its possibly the first time in history a Scottish player has been valued at EPL prices.

    He's a good keeper, but NEVER worth £9m. I hope Sunderland have more money to spare.

    you are right, I think it is English based players who are over priced, take the Bid for Kenwynne Jones and the transfer of Diomansy Kamara as examples. Both non British and overpriced.

    I still find it amazing that a Scottish goalkeeper could be good;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭odonnell


    you are right, I think it is English based players who are over priced, take the Bid for Kenwynne Jones and the transfer of Diomansy Kamara as examples. Both non British and overpriced.

    I still find it amazing that a Scottish goalkeeper could be good;)


    Youre surprised by a good Scottish goalie mate? Man, Scotland only produces two, maybe 3 generic types of footballing legend - Managers, Centre Backs, and Goalies!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    odonnell wrote:
    Youre surprised by a good Scottish goalie mate? Man, Scotland only produces two, maybe 3 generic types of footballing legend - Managers, Centre Backs, and Goalies!

    i know, but the goalies aren't usually legends for being good:p


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    SectionF wrote:
    Ouch! Enjoy! :D

    This is the point I stopped reading:

    Middlesbrough:

    .......

    Getting goals may be the problem for the Teesiders this season. Southgate has brought in Jeremie Aliadiere to provide firepower :confused: to compliment the outstanding Yakubu:rolleyes:

    .......

    Reason to Watch: They’ve got two potential future England mainstays in Downing :eek: and Cattermole, both worth watching.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭odonnell


    i know, but the goalies aren't usually legends for being good:p


    what you tryin to say??? ;)

    jaysus... in MY memory, Jim leighton, andy goram (of whom there were two hehe) ... :) wonderful keepers.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,606 ✭✭✭✭Mitch Connor


    marco_polo wrote:
    This is the point I stopped reading:

    Middlesbrough:

    .......

    Getting goals may be the problem for the Teesiders this season. Southgate has brought in Jeremie Aliadiere to provide firepower :confused: to compliment the outstanding Yakubu:rolleyes:

    .......

    Reason to Watch: They’ve got two potential future England mainstays in Downing :eek: and Cattermole, both worth watching.
    Well Yakubu has consistently been one of the leagues top goal scorers, while playing for fairly poor sides - and Downing IS a mainstay of the english squad at least.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,184 ✭✭✭✭Pighead


    marco_polo wrote:
    This is the point I stopped reading:

    Middlesbrough:

    .......

    Getting goals may be the problem for the Teesiders this season. Southgate has brought in Jeremie Aliadiere to provide firepower :confused: to compliment the outstanding Yakubu:rolleyes:

    .......

    Reason to Watch: They’ve got two potential future England mainstays in Downing :eek: and Cattermole, both worth watching.

    Whats wrong with that? Yakubu is a cracking player and Downing has most definitely got the potential to make the left wing his own. He just has to become more consistent.

    With regard to Aliadere the bloke didn't give any indication that he rated him, he merely stated that Southgate brought him in to provide firepower.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    Tauren wrote:
    and Downing IS a mainstay of the english squad at least.

    doesn't make him good.

    I heard he is Steve McClaren's love child, that can be the only explanation for him being picked all the time.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,478 ✭✭✭Bubs101


    He wouldn't exactly have any trouble getting in to the Sunderland team.

    Anyway, I'm not a Sunderland fan and the odds for relegation are looking tempting so I was hoping that someone here could some up the premiership standard players in the team. Seems like a bunch of championship material to me. No offence


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,093 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Pighead wrote:
    Whats wrong with that? Yakubu is a cracking player and Downing has most definitely got the potential to make the left wing his own. He just has to become more consistent.

    With regard to Aliadere the bloke didn't give any indication that he rated him, he merely stated that Southgate brought him in to provide firepower.

    It seems I misread the Aliadere bit alright. Not saying Yakubu isn't a good player but he hasn't been half the player for Boro that he was during his time at Portmouth, he will have to pick it up big time next season.

    Downing is a massively overated player and I would be very surprised if he ever becomes more than a squad player with England. If he does it will be as a result of him being the only English left footed winger in the premiership.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 26,567 ✭✭✭✭Fratton Fred


    marco_polo wrote:
    It seems I misread the Aliadere bit alright. Not saying Yakubu isn't a good player but he hasn't been half the player for Boro that he was during his time at Portmouth, he will have to pick it up big time next season.

    Downing is a massively overated player and I would be very surprised if he ever becomes more than a squad player with England. If he does it will be as a result of him being the only English left footed winger in the premiership.

    Apart from Matthew Taylor, who despite having a much better season than Downing can't even get in the B squad.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,552 ✭✭✭✭GuanYin


    Harte is training with Sunderland with a view to a move.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,825 ✭✭✭Mikeyt086


    Andy Cole is having a medical and yeah Sunderland are set to sign Ian Harte. And roumour Roy Keane is lining up a bid to take Andy Reid to the Stadium of Light.


  • Posts: 14,379 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    If Andy Reid plays every week like he did on Wednesday he'd be a great signing.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,597 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    sammy kuffour is training with sunderland with a view to a permanent move.would be a good buy imo.hasnt played much football in the last year tho, he only 30 and has great experence.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,013 ✭✭✭✭eirebhoy


    Andy Reid would make sense but I think Pardew would be looking for about £5m. He made him captain and I doubt Charlton would go up if they sold him.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 23,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭Bounty Hunter


    well they did want to sign Mido and instead picked up Cole for free, which should mean they have the money to get reid.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 7,994 ✭✭✭The_B_Man
    Something about sandwiches




  • Closed Accounts Posts: 16,658 ✭✭✭✭Peyton Manning


    currently Luton 3-0 Sunderland....

    Not good for Sunderland. What kind of team was playing - full strength?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭Im_No_Superman


    Seems a pretty stong team, Keano wont be happy.

    Ward
    Halford Nosworthy Anderson Wallace
    Miller Leadbitter Ehtuhu Murphy
    Chopra Stokes


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Raskolnikov


    If Andy Reid plays every week like he did on Wednesday he'd be a great signing.
    The few games that Andy actually played last season, he was without a doubt Charlton's best player. Infact, in terms of pure ability, I think Andy is one of Ireland best players. If only he can stay free of injuries, we can really see what he has to offer.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Keane will be angry but should be happy to have less to think about. Only one competition matters this season.

    Mike.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,278 ✭✭✭The Rooster


    Sunderland certainly need to show a big improvement or they'll be plumetting back from whence they came. At this early stage, I think the three worst teams in the premiership, in order, are derby, sunderland, birmingham.

    Carlos Edwards is a big loss though, he's probably been Keane's best signing (he's best signings have tended to be the non-Irish and non-exManU men !!)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,013 ✭✭✭✭eirebhoy


    Ian Harte signed.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 88,968 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Oh well! :p

    Mike.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,013 ✭✭✭✭eirebhoy


    Aye. Not exactly the standard they need but has to be improvement on playing Ross Wallace at left back.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭Im_No_Superman


    Sunderland have signed Southampton striker Kenwyne Jones for £6 million. :eek: Man transfer fees are gone ridiculous!
    http://www.football365.com/story/0,17033,8652_2693868,00.html


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