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Squad for Next Season if in League 1

Discussion in 'Sunderland' started by Southern A, Feb 10, 2021.

  1. Southern A

    Southern A Well-Known Member

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    Below is my summary of the squad if we stay in League 1. Looks like I'd keep 9 players. The players in the 3rd and 4th lists have a job to do for rest of season to prove they should stay. May be harsh on Wyke, Scowen, O'Brien and Winchester - but the challenge is set to them.

    A lot of work to do this summer. Should be fun.

    Players Remaining Under Contract that I'd Keep

    Gooch
    Wright
    Stewart
    Embleton
    Xhemajli


    Players Out of Contract I would renew

    O'Nien
    Hume
    Diamond
    Willis

    Players under contract I would try to sell / need to prove they should stay

    Flanagan
    Grigg
    Dobson
    O'Brien
    Winchester

    Players out of contract I would release

    Burge
    Matthews
    Maguire
    McGeady
    McLaughlin
    Power
    Wyke
    Scowen
    Leadbitter
    McFadzean
     
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  2. Saf

    Saf Not606 Godfather+NOT606 Poster of the year 2023

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    I think I'd keep hold of Scowen. I like his work rate and he's a decent squad player for league one.

    I'd get rid of O'Brien. He's got the touch and movement of a baby elephant. Embleton is also flattering to deceive and doesn't look like he's going to live up to his hype. I wouldn't hold it against the club if we let him go. It's still a little early to be calling out Winchester but he does look ****e so far from what we've seen.
     
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  3. rb92

    rb92 Well-Known Member

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    Can’t really argue with that tbf, I even agree about Wyke. Most looking forward to seeing Scowen and Power being shown the door, two “midfielders” who literally struggle to pass the ball accurately 5 yards to a teammate. Embarrassing.
     
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    rb92 Well-Known Member

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    I’m sorry like but Scowen is atrocious, having a good work rate because you spend most of the time chasing back trying to make up for your umpteenth misplaced pass of the game doesn’t mean he should be given a new deal.

    He’s one of a small core I actively despise. Beggars belief a lot of this squad have played at a higher level than League 1.
     
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    Younger & Patterson out of contract, and if they’re sensible with demands I’d look to retain those two as well

    Might be in the minority, but likewise for Scowen. All depends on his wages although there’s likely better value out there, but other than his terrible shooting he does a lot of grafting in that middle. Don’t actually mind him

    Neil will be in the squad too next season
     
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    Julio Well-Known Member

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    At least we have some cash behind us now to throw some ambition at the squad. Its actually exciting now the salary cap has gone
     
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    Late goal Scorer Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much agree, would probably add Flanagan and Wyke to the keep list.
    Also probably offer deals to Patterson, younger, Kimpioka and possibly Curry. Think you missed Neil too.
     
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    Vincemac Well-Known Member

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    Yeah much the same opinion
     
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  9. The Exile II

    The Exile II Well-Known Member

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    We need two or three proper grizzled hard bastards to get out of this league. They don't have to be great players. We get bullied out of games far too often.
     
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  10. Gordon Armstrong

    Gordon Armstrong Just another S.A.F.C. fan
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    "Grizzled" . . . . older players with bits of grey, eh :angel:
     
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    The Exile II Well-Known Member

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    Not Max Power :) ideally, no hair at all and looking like an Eastern European convict.
     
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    Nacho Well-Known Member

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    Think you're on the right lines there, we've got plenty of footballers but nobody like you're talking about.
     
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