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The Future direction of SAFC

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Oliver's Army, May 22, 2021.

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Solutions to the problems at SAFC

  1. Sack the head coach, keep the players - it's all down to him

  2. Get shot of most of the players - it's their fault

  3. Keep the gaffer, he will get it right under the new owner

  4. Fans fault (lol, just joking)

  5. Armageddon, we are lifetime members of league 1 regardless

  6. That's football! Still getting a season ticket

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  1. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    Just a quick poll about the future. 2 choices allowed.

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  2. Draig

    Draig Well-Known Member

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    Thank **** for all the out of contracts, coz we wouldn't get offers for most of them.
     
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  3. OldNewtown

    OldNewtown Well-Known Member

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    Disappointing but not too disappointed

    There is an opportunity to go with younger players next season, build a team good enough to get out of this league and to grow and form the core of the team in the championship.

    The question is will the club be brave enough to do it or will it just recruit slightly better league 1 plodders
     
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  4. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    It's crazy to think that I wouldn't be arsed if a 30 goal striker ****ed off for nowt, but strangely......I would give a shiny ****e.
     
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  5. Paperback Ruiter

    Paperback Ruiter Well-Known Member

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    Went fans fault because I didn't realise I could get rid of players and manager
     
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  6. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    Interesting interview from LJ on Sky talking about having a good youth side and academy. He mentioned it early in the interview
     
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  7. Gordon Armstrong

    Gordon Armstrong Just another S.A.F.C. fan
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    Logic suggests that 3 choices should be allowed 'cos 1, 3 and 6 is applicable for me (with a slight variation 'cos it's not all down to Johnson) :emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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  8. Magnus

    Magnus Well-Known Member

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    It's the Sunderland way, suck you back in and then **** you over

    biggest summer in the clubs history, need to get it right no excuses this season

    we got the owner and money now
    We've got the structure
     
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  9. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    I didn't chose 6 in my response cos I would do anyway. <laugh>
     
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  10. Draig

    Draig Well-Known Member

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    Aye, he relied so much on our youth players at key moments didn't he!
     
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  11. Bank of England 2

    Bank of England 2 Well-Known Member

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    Only voted for getting rid of the players. Think it's too early to get rid of Johnson, but I'm not convinced he'll get it right under the new owner, so couldn't go for that option.
     
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  12. Gordon Armstrong

    Gordon Armstrong Just another S.A.F.C. fan
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    I'm really hoping that we'll get rid of Johnson and bring in some foreign genius that Cyril has already lined up and already suits a new style (data ****e etc.), tactics and motivation :emoticon-0148-yes:
     
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  13. Sunderpitt

    Sunderpitt Well-Known Member

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    Does Allerdyce want one last project?
     
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  14. OldNewtown

    OldNewtown Well-Known Member

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    Haven't seen the interview yet, so difficult to comment just hope it's not kind words and platitudes and that he does actually try using some of the kids. He did do so in the cup competitions to an extent but seemed loathe to do it in the league until he almost had to. I can understand a manager going with senior pros it's the safe choice I just think we need to be a little braver

    What was that famous comment again... you don't win anything with kids :emoticon-0140-rofl:
     
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  15. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    I've been torn on this but I've decided on balance LJ just about gets to stay. Which itself is a reason for him to go. But I think he will and should stay and get a chance to build an entire team this summer

    Next 6-8 weeks should be fun.
     
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  16. Oliver's Army

    Oliver's Army Well-Known Member

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    Busy busy busy. It will start on Monday I reckon, no hanging around
     
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  17. cumbrianmackem

    cumbrianmackem Well-Known Member

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    Would love to see KLDs blue print for next season, can LJ be persuaded to start 3 or 4 of our rising starlets and surround them with seasoned pro's who won't be bullied as we have been for the last three seasons.
    Stewart is nailed on as our CF and I can put up with Burge as keeper, albeit with a settled back four in front of him cos it can't have been easy with all the injury issues we've had.
    Interesting few weeks ahead hope it starts at 9am Monday.
    Finally think Blackpool will have too much for Lincoln.
     
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  18. sheepman

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    None of the above just got to trust the new owners. They have a plan let’s see if it works
     
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  19. OldNewtown

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    I think this close season will be very interesting and very busy
    Plenty to talk about and digest it certainly won't be boring
     
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  20. Redprintt

    Redprintt Well-Known Member

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    F Y I

    Johnson signed 65 players in 4 seasons at BCFC.
    City at season end are the worst side in the Championship.
     
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