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Benji off to Southend

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Teessidemackem, Sep 30, 2021.

  1. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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  2. Chip

    Chip Well-Known Member

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    Cool, another off the books who won’t do anything for us.
     
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  3. Oliver's Army

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    Crap. Hasn't progressed anywhere near enough.
     
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  4. MrRAWhite

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    I had high hopes for him, but has not progressed as I hoped he would.
     
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  5. one gary owers

    one gary owers Well-Known Member

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    Damn It's only a loan
     
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  6. MACKEMLAD1973

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    Season long loan. His contact finishes at the end of this season I think
     
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  7. Young Ted

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    Could be his last chance saloon me thinks
     
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  8. Oliver's Army

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    If he does as well as Mandron I'll be surprised.
     
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  10. Milton Nunez's Thong

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    Good move for everyone. You never know, it might just make him step up
     
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  11. TeamOfTalents

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    I do wonder how many of these kids (although he's not that young anymore) are now more in love with the idea of being a 'footballer' than actually playing football.
     
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  12. samwise_new

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    hope he earns himself a move, not going to kick on while here, too many chances been spurned or just not good enough...shame as i think he can be a lot better than he shows but is not as good as he seems to think he is.
     
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  13. Oliver's Army

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    He's back. 2 appearances....
     
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  14. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    Hopefully to take Harris' place in our U23 squad while he gets promoted to the senior
     
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    I think you have it there.
     
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  16. Porterfield73

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    bang on, I found out last week that he'd been dating my niece before he went to Southend, so maybe I'll get a bit more info now he's back up here, I don't think he'll be around SAFC for too much longer.
     
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  17. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    He's only played 2 games for Southend with 0 goals.
    We should start calling him Benji KimpiPlonka...
     
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  18. clockstander

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    Very few if any at our academy from what I have seen of them.
     
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  19. Milton Nunez's Thong

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    Any idea why he's returned, or are you just making assumptions that's he's been **** on the pitch with a **** attitude?

    Having seen what's going on at Southend I'd not want any of our players there if we want them to receive decent coaching and opportunities to develop and improve.
     
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  20. Teessidemackem

    Teessidemackem Well-Known Member

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    He was loaned out to Torquay aswell last season where he played 10 games with 0 goals.
    He needs sending back to Sweden.
     
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