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Who, realistically, could sunderland sign in the summer?

  • 20-04-2008 09:38PM
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,418 ✭✭✭


    Just watched the game today between Sunderland and Newcastle. The total ineptitude in the Sunderland attack stuck out like a sore thump. Kenwyn Jones was isolated. Andy Reid looked like the only one who could do something with the ball until the intro of Richardson. So, with an alledged €50mil kitty, who could they bring in? I.E. Who is out there with the qualities required, who would join a club of Sunderlands status?


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


    methinks Keane is going to have to stop looking at ex-Man utd and Celtic players also the Irish and Trinidad contingent is probably big enough at Sunderland. There are a lot of players on the continent who would love to play in the Premiership even if it is with the black cats, he could also do as im sure a number of Prem bosses are planning and raid the relegated sides Barnes, Forsell, Bullard and co.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,418 ✭✭✭JimiTime


    methinks Keane is going to have to stop looking at ex-Man utd and Celtic players also the Irish and Trinidad contingent is probably big enough at Sunderland. There are a lot of players on the continent who would love to play in the Premiership even if it is with the black cats, he could also do as im sure a number of Prem bosses are planning and raid the relegated sides Barnes, Forsell, Bullard and co.

    So if you were at the helm, in your knowledge. Who would you sign?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,749 ✭✭✭CCCP^


    Me. I'm also available for birthday parties and stags. Sorry. Do like Celtic and Rangers and buy some Dutch/German/Scandinavian players? Or maybe from Eastern Europe?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,983 ✭✭✭leninbenjamin


    apparently Keane was really miffed at the prices he had to play for players in Britain so he's developed his entire scouting network to basically focus on europe and the smaller leagues. i'd say it's likely that we wont see another Chopra, and i'd expect to see a few unknown quantities from Eastern Europe or similar.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,372 ✭✭✭Royale with Cheese


    Duffer, he might actually be ok if he could stay fit.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,418 ✭✭✭JimiTime


    Duffer, he might actually be ok if he could stay fit.

    Thinking that myself. Don't know if Duff would go though. Also, not sure whats happened his form. Maybe just injury after effects. but could be risky. Actually, whats the deal with Steve Sidwell. He was meant to be getting him at one stage no?

    I think he needs some real pace up front, but can't for the life of me think of anyone. Bellamy:D That'd be a soap opera in the making.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,617 ✭✭✭✭PHB


    The thing is when Keane came in he was utterly shocked at the lack of a scouting network. It's no surprise he bought players he knows, because his football knowledge would be so limited. He however has done lots of work on the scouting network, so I'd imagine that next season we'll see many more foreign players.

    That said, it is in the middle of bloody nowhere.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭LuckyCharms


    Sidwell
    Evans
    Bullard
    Nolan if bolton get relegated


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,581 ✭✭✭judas101


    It'll be interesting to see now they they proved they are good enough to stay in the premiership (just about!), will players be more likely to sign for them.

    brian mcbride would be a good signing for them if fulham go down. they could get one more decent season out of him


  • Moderators, Regional North East Moderators Posts: 12,742 Mod ✭✭✭✭cournioni


    Would be nice if they took Saha and O'Shea off United... :D


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    I would be shocked if Darren Fletcher is not a Sunderland player next season, I would say he would cost a fair bit.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 526 ✭✭✭LuckyCharms


    With the introduction of the 7 subs rule next year it could be interesting what happens to utility players like O Shea and Fletcher.I highly doubt either will be going to sunderland though.

    +1 for the saha comment, anyone can have him for that matter, free of course since he will cost ye a bomb in treatment costs


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,111 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    Hunt would be a good player for them.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    I think that would be a great move for Hunt as it would secure him stability. I could just see him fizzling out if he went to a club like West Ham.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,617 ✭✭✭✭PHB


    Would be surprised to see Fletcher sold to be honest, he's our 2nd choice DMC and thats important when you've got Hargreaves. Either way, if he did go, I think he'd go higher than Sunderland.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭estebancambias


    PHB wrote: »
    Would be surprised to see Fletcher sold to be honest, he's our 2nd choice DMC and thats important when you've got Hargreaves. Either way, if he did go, I think he'd go higher than Sunderland.

    I do agree, in fact I think Fletcher is Spurs level. Obviously people like him and O'Shea do not look as good surrounded by outstanding players but they are top 10 quality players for sure.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,714 ✭✭✭✭LuckyLloyd


    Thing is, looking at the way the Championship is panning out - it is entirely possible that two clubs come up with next to zero premiership players; money and experience. So, if you are good enough to avoid relegation now, you should be feeling much safer for next year than you would normally (obviously this could change depending on how the last few games + the playoffs go).

    As such, Keane and Sunderland should not feel it necessary to panic buy like they did last summer. Do they want to improve? Yes, of course they do. But they don't need a complete overhaul. Two or three quality signings and a removal of some of the chaff acquired over the last two windows and they should be more than good enough to survive again; establish themselves; make it easier to compete for real quality before season 3 etc, etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭King John V


    1. Permanent deal for Evans.
    2. Stephen Ireland is a realistic possibility.
    3. Would love to see Aidan McGeady on Wearside (worth 10-12 million approx). Not likely to happen though.
    4. A decent striker. Jason Roberts and Diego Forlan have been mentioned but the latter isn't too likely.
    5. Steve Sidwell.
    6. Wayne Bridge (especially if the wage scale is increased).
    7. Jimmy Bullard.
    8. Peter Crouch...a long shot.


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


    3. Would love to see Aidan McGeady on Wearside (worth 10-12 million approx). Not likely to happen though.
    .

    I could easily see this happening. keane probably knows him from his Celtic days and it's not as if the best SPL players jump into Man Utd and Chelsea. They have to settle for less and it would be an easy club to settle into. Virtually everybody speaks english as their first language.

    Aside from that i think they'll move for very few english based players. Maybe Harewood could move over to give them some strength in depth but I think that the teams coming up are worse than those going down so they're safe next year. Cheap french imports all the way


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


    - Alan Smith
    - Stephen Carr
    - David Roezenhal
    - Damien Duff
    - Shola Ameobi

    :D :pac: :pac:


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  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,973 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Pennant....


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭DSB


    Bubs101 wrote: »
    Aside from that i think they'll move for very few english based players. Maybe Harewood could move over to give them some strength in depth

    Why would Harewood choose to be strength in depth at Sunderland instead of Villa? Maybe if he was guaranteed first team football like.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭ziggy


    This post has been deleted.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭King John V


    Fully agree Bubs. McGeady's connection with Keane could certainly help a possible transfer. But I'm sure any hint of transfer activity between the clubs would alert the likes of Everton and Portsmouth who are contenders for champion's league qualification next year. If it's a straight choice I wouldn't fancy our odds :(.

    Good one, Charlie :D. I'm sure buying all those Newcastle hand me downs at over inflated prices would earn him bonus points among the mackem faithful!


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


    Good one, Charlie :D. I'm sure buying all those Newcastle hand me downs at over inflated prices would earn him bonus points among the mackem faithful!

    Stolen form kinaldo

    Edit: Oops, wrong link originally.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,951 ✭✭✭DSB


    ziggy wrote: »
    This post has been deleted.

    I don't think it would be a drop down at all, nor would it be a step up though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 379 ✭✭King John V


    Stolen form kinaldo

    Edit: Oops, wrong link originally.
    More disgraceful Newcastle propaganda...:mad:. Here's what really happens when Newcastle united infantilise and belittle the manager of Sunderland.
    5095534_7_3.jpg


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,779 ✭✭✭✭Princess Consuela Bananahammock


    Anyoen mentioned Voronin yet...?

    He may go in for a few loan deals. Godo players, shorter term, certianly cheaper. That and a few dutch players no one's ever heard of.

    Everything I don't like is either woke or fascist - possibly both - pick one.



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


    More disgraceful Newcastle propaganda...:mad:. Here's what really happens when Newcastle united infantilise and belittle the manager of Sunderland.
    5095534_7_3.jpg

    Jaysus, need to get the microscope out to see that image, but hey, everything Sunderland does compared to us is small fry :D (Ah no, I jest)


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


    Ikky Poo2 wrote: »
    Anyoen mentioned Voronin yet...?

    He may go in for a few loan deals. Godo players, shorter term, certianly cheaper. That and a few dutch players no one's ever heard of.

    Even I, a Newcastle supporter, wouldn't wish that upon the Mackems.


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