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Summer transfer rumours

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Washysafc, May 25, 2021.

  1. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    In a strange sort of way, distribution isn't as important as it was then. (hear me out as I know that sounds stupid).

    Before, for as long as forever, we played it long. His distribution playing it long was shocking.

    Now all he has to do is pass it to one of the centre backs.
     
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  2. You’re right, he didn’t command his box well. However, he’s a good shot stopper and knows how to communicate with a back line,maybe his experience will be valuable to us,….. even just to give Burge some tips.
     
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  3. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    Mannone isn't perfect. If he was, there'd be no chance of him coming to league 1.

    He has weaknesses. Distribution and commanding his box were two. But now we have two giant centre backs that latter one is slightly less important.

    But he's definitely an improvement on Burge and that's clearly the question we need to answer here. He also has excellent experience and leadership which will help with a young defence
     
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  4. Wardley Makem

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    Much easier to command against L1 players as opposed to Rooney as such. Not even a discussion, won't happen, but if it did it would be a sensational coup
     
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  5. Gatesy

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    KLD just needs to get on the blower to Sartori who then just needs to give his Mrs a nudge :emoticon-0103-cool:
     
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  6. Scootsie

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    I’d have Mannone back.

    He had his flaws but at this level, I think he’d be a step up from Burge.
     
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  7. malagamackem

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    I genuinely think Burge has done well and is good enough at League 1. Vito would be a next season player if we go up, which I think we will. I don’t think the GK position will determine the promotion places.
     
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  8. goldfinger

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    As a poster previously alluded to by a well known poster Vito would be an excellent addition to the “senior players” part of the set up.
     
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    Also would like to think the young keepers would learn a hell of a lot from him. Sensible signing if it happens
     
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  10. Prehab26

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    Only been 5 days or so and look at the progress the club are making.

    Confident.
     
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    if we were to get these 2 in would you expect that to be all?
     
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  12. Prehab26

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    Maybe 1 more.

    Unless more move out and something presents itself.
     
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  13. Confucius

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    Upthere over the road reckons it’s further down the line than is being suggested. He’s pretty accurate at times, not all of the time. Then again, no one can be
     
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  14. Jamesa456

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    Are you confident we will get a GK?
     
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  15. Billy Batts

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    Mannone a goer? Just logged on and keep seeing his name mentioned.
     
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    I'd absolutely have him back - if we'd kept him instead of buying Steele then I'm confident we'd still be a Championship club
     
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    More advanced than has been reported, according to Upthere on RTG.
     
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  18. goldfinger

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    I’m really impressed with what I’ve seen so far from our recruitment team. The signing of Mannone would blow me away though.

    Fingers crossed, cos I’d love to see him back at the club.
     
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  19. Ferryhill Exile

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    It’s all a fantastic ploy to get Defoe back aswell. Naturally they’ll both become coaches for us and pass on their experience to our youngens.
     
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  20. steesafc

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    Oh Vito Mannone.
     
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