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Definitely right that Sunderland are trading on his surname, and prospective clubs are more aware. However if I were a buying club, I’d take a look at his brother’s maturity and mentality and be pretty confident you were getting a player who would do everything to reach his potential. Lots have...

Definitely right that Sunderland are trading on his surname, and prospective clubs are more aware. However if I were a buying club, I’d take a look at his brother’s maturity and mentality and be pretty confident you were getting a player who would do everything to reach his potential. Lots have...

18 years old, and learning the game. Yet he still got 7 goals last season. He’ll be a premier league player all day long.

But if Man Utd are showing (even just tepid) interest in Sheaf. Then it’s game over. Sheaf’s value will decline next season as he’s a year older and will only have 1 year left on his deal. If we can get £20m for him, no brainer for the club. As a fan, I’d try and do what you suggest, but can’t...

Thought we had the best midfield in the division for a few hours. Nice while it lasted. All logic says we’ll sell Sheaf. 26 yo, profile high after performance in the cup, two-years left on his deal.

What a signing this would be. Compilation videos always make the player look class, but usually with our signings the standard looks like Sunday league, not Champions League

Those players were held with a view that they might have value once recovered. They’d probably provide the op and rehab him for free but no chance he’s getting paid millions on top

What do you think the risk is?

The Doug takeover seemed a bit too good to be true so I get the initial stand-offishness. However he’s done a tremendous job since he took over and I’m not sure why anyone is still questioning him. Is he not exactly what you want in an owner? Runs the club sensibly (albeit we are still loss...

Late to this but if you think back to AJ’s second fight against Usyk, it was actually v similar. AJ had him and then Usyk recovered really well and ended the fight well. I also think Usyk was more aggressive than he was Vs AJ. He moved Fury around the ring for the start and end of the fight and...

He plays a bit like he’s a young player. Seemingly poor decision making and inconsistent. At his best (e.g. Huddersfield away last season) there’s not a lot the opposition can do to stop him. Then the next week he’s genuinely a liability to have in the team. My take is that he is a bit of a...

But by your logic, i.e. a made up scenario, he could sign and not improve the team (championship proven - but is he better than what we have?), and then we have a player who has no resale value and is on considerable wages with a long contract. His experience would be great, but if we overpay...

I think 7 are cut. 33 down to 26 Some of those names are only there for the training camp.

Like the squad. Not a lot to disagree with IMO.

It's about risk though isn't it, and resale value (i.e. there is none). I don't think anyone is saying he can't/won't perform - but your likelihood of significant injury increases significantly past the age of 26 and increases as you age. This could be a good deal for us, until it isn't. And...

Absolutely no way should we be paying big wages for a 29 yo, who's only going to decline. You'd assume he'd want 3 years as well.

Yeah two strongest sides deservingly in the final. Would’ve been a hell of an ask to beat both of them. For us I think Southampton going up might be better. Suspect they’ll be similar next season, whereas Leeds who knows. You’d think they lose a fair few and could drop off significantly. That...

It’s the City players’ brother isn’t it?

Yeah agree with you. That said I think if the quality of our bench was higher we’d mitigate having a smaller squad with more rotation.

Is that not the downfall of lots of championship clubs though? Bloated squads full of players they can’t get rid of. Stoke, Cardiff, etc. Bristol City used to be the same and they’ve trimmed right back after the past couple of seasons. I’m not saying having a small squad is right per se, but...