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Summer '24 transfer window

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Scout73, Mar 7, 2024.

  1. Prehab26

    Prehab26 Well-Known Member

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    He seems to have had a good year without injuries so wouldn't be too against it. Good championship experience. Think he nearly signed in January. Not sure why it didn't happen. Maybe they knew he was available on a free a few months later ?
     
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  2. SourPatch2

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    Yeah I agree but I think that will come once he is sold. Still like the idea of using the free agent market like this though and considering it worked with Batth, Pritch and Evans it annoyed me that we went away from it.

    Last time Willock was in a decent side was 21/22 and he had 7 goals 11 assists so he has previous of very good seasons and for a free I think its worth the punt.

    Adds a new verse to the Lee Howey chant as well which is a bonus of course.
     
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  3. APC

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    Just what I heard at a match a few weeks ago mate so had a feeling it was going to be revisited with his contract situation
     
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  4. Chunksafc

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    We nearly signed Willock in January, good to see us getting things in place early
     
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  5. Hudson92

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    Good solid start to the window, good player to have in the squad
     
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  6. TopCat_

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    Uninspiring. Always seems to be injured whenever I see his name come up.

    Played about 100 games over last 3 seasons so I'm clearly taking ****e. Free transfer, minimal risk.

    Seems to have played mostly wide right in a 4-2-3-1 so would fit in with our tactical approach I guess. Chips in with 5 or 6 goals a season, same number of assists. Better stats than Roberts.
     
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  7. Magnus

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    he was excellent under beale last season until he left i think the were links to prem clubs last jan aswell, very solid bit of business from club and to look like it's been done so early aswell
     
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  8. Dunder Mifflin

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    Good signing, seems to have quality and has the experience we need in the team

    now just for a centre forward with some experience and a CDM
     
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  9. LD19SAFC

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    The sort of signing I’d be happy with. Good age with plenty of experience in this league.
     
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  10. Coastal Dolphins

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    Good signing this one.
     
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  11. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Id be happy with him personally for the squad. I really do hope we can spend some cash on some top quality Championship players aswell though
     
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  12. LD19SAFC

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    If he’s the first one through the door then it’s a good start. Solid signing.
     
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  13. Hudson92

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    Chant ready made for him too

    your brother is a ……
     
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  14. Scout73

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    Plus still has room to grow, remains me of the pritchard signing - talented player thats probably just lost his way

    Was unreal the season before last (think it was then) n was a joy to watch

    I talk a lot about xfactor players (match winners) and he is one of them

    Would be a quality signing
     
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  15. FellTop

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    Good championship experience
    Elite youth upbringing
    Can play a couple of positions
    Next 3 years could be his peak years

    Not much to grumble about. Should be a very good acquisition.
     
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  16. Teessidemackem

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    Are they brothers?
     
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  17. LD19SAFC

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    Yep
     
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  18. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Ah right ok, so we'll have Willock and theyll have Pillock then
     
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  19. TheBronzeBummer

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    Exciting enough signing.
     
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  20. Scootsie

    Scootsie Well-Known Member

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    Funnily enough I’ve met Joe Willock and he was a really nice kid.

    I’ll naturally still sing the song like.
     
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