Not sure if anything's been mentioned on here but according to Cawley Pigott and Mullin from Cambridge won't be signing... Not even heard Mullin linked
If Sunderland don’t want him, then we shouldn’t either
Sunderland fans didn’t want Adam Matthews either, and he turned out to be the best right back that we’ve had playing for us since Chris Solly at his peak in 2012.
If Sunderland don’t want him, then we shouldn’t either
Sunderland fans didn’t want Adam Matthews either, and he turned out to be the best right back that we’ve had playing for us since Chris Solly at his peak in 2012.
I like Matthews but I preferred Dijksteel. The pre knee Solly was a superb player
If Sunderland don’t want him, then we shouldn’t either
Sunderland fans didn’t want Adam Matthews either, and he turned out to be the best right back that we’ve had playing for us since Chris Solly at his peak in 2012.
I like Matthews but I preferred Dijksteel. The pre knee Solly was a superb player
The point is Matthews has been good enough for us, despite not being rated by Sunderland fans.
I think for the 1st time in years the club has a great structure in place along with a budget to push on. Whoever we sign I'm happy to put my faith in the management to sign the right players regardless of what I may think. Surely this year anyone we sign will have been signed because the club want him and not because it is all we could get
We have no idea what the budget is though do we? I would actually be supprised if the wage budget is more than it was in league 1 under Roland.
The challenge is how you spend it. Apart from the first half of Parkinson's last season we have always had a good league 1 wage budget.
One of my closest friends is a Sunderland fan and some of the things I've heard him say about players is outrageous. I don't think I've ever seen a 31 goal a season striker get so much abuse! I think the only two players which I haven't heard him critique are Luke O'Nien and Aiden McGeady. FWIW i'd take O'Nien in a heartbeat and think Max Power is a decent player but is he the right profile of midfielders Adkins wants?
I think comparing Power on this season is a bit unfair too as he's had to play RB for a while but he is definitely good enough for a Lg1 squad aspiring for promotion, when he went off at Wembley against us I felt that was a massive turning point.
I like O'Nien but he feels a bit jack of all trades, master of none.
Think he's a decent midfielder without being great (though he has got pace, which we need) and has done a good job at right back out of position, but again probably not quite good enough.
Great option to have in the squad, especially on a free, but I suspect he may want to go somewhere where they'll be looking to start him in midfield.
I guess they are slagging off Wyke in the manner many did BWP. Or Bonne in the Championship.
Sunderland hoof so many balls in the box that he's found a purple patch this season. He's been awful against us and deary me there were a feeble effort or two at Wembley which were struck with Josh Parker levels of puff.
Luke O'Nien probably escapes criticism there as he spoke very well on Netflix
From what I can gather it's more than they've got an ageing, slow team (sound familiar?) and he's one of the few with a bit of energy and pace about him.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
Load of rubbish, he signed a new deal with Liverpool before joining us on loan in January.
Not saying it's right or wrong, but new deal could've been so they can get a fee for him? Bit like when we signed up one of our youngsters before we sold him
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
IF Millar was to leave Liverpool, it would more probably be a Championship club, whether that is arrogance, maybe, but can't see him signing on a perm with us, but what a signing that would be and a sign of intent on our part
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
You say arrogance, I say ambition. If I were Millar (and IF this is true, which I am sceptical about) then I'd be wanting my agent to be trying for a Championship move at the least.
If he has to 'settle' for League One so be it but his pedigree and performances might tempt one of the mid-tier Champ teams to take a punt.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
You say arrogance, I say ambition. If I were Millar (and IF this is true, which I am sceptical about) then I'd be wanting my agent to be trying for a Championship move at the least.
If he has to 'settle' for League One so be it but his pedigree and performances might tempt one of the mid-tier Champ teams to take a punt.
He was certainly more pedigree than performances, but there is clearly a great player in there, if he can just learn to make better decisions/read situations better.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
You say arrogance, I say ambition. If I were Millar (and IF this is true, which I am sceptical about) then I'd be wanting my agent to be trying for a Championship move at the least.
If he has to 'settle' for League One so be it but his pedigree and performances might tempt one of the mid-tier Champ teams to take a punt.
He was certainly more pedigree than performances, but there is clearly a great player in there, if he can just learn to make better decisions/read situations better.
I don't know if he'd come back (or of Adkins etc even want him to) but players LIKE Millar are what I hope make up the bulk of the new squad - younger players with potential to improve and match the level we're at as we hopefully get promoted.
Obviously a few experienced pros around the squad will be appreciated but from Adkins' comments about reducing the squad age I think we're going to have to make the trade off to some extent between experience and consistency Vs youth/energy and potential - which is where Adkins' positive, arm-round-the-shoulders style will hopefully come into its own.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
When one door closes... Will he take a paycut to join us? Or will he show a level of arrogance and expect a Champ/PL move despite not setting League 1 alight.
You say arrogance, I say ambition. If I were Millar (and IF this is true, which I am sceptical about) then I'd be wanting my agent to be trying for a Championship move at the least.
If he has to 'settle' for League One so be it but his pedigree and performances might tempt one of the mid-tier Champ teams to take a punt.
I'm pretty skeptical that you're Liam Millar as well to be honest
Wouldn't be surprised if Millar replaced Harvey Elliott on loan at Blackburn.
Millar is no Harvey Elliot. He is a real talent. Millar is one of those players you play in the lower leagues on the old Championship manager who have Pace: '20' and Dribbling '20' and not a lot else.
I would love him back because we are in the lower leagues and need that but I am not sure he is technically gifted enough to replace the key player (excluding Armstrong) of a mid championship table side.
Read on Facebook that Liam Millar is on Liverpool release list.
Load of rubbish, he signed a new deal with Liverpool before joining us on loan in January.
Not saying it's right or wrong, but new deal could've been so they can get a fee for him? Bit like when we signed up one of our youngsters before we sold him
If they did that he would not be on a release list ... release list are players being let go
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Long standing Charlton target.
Sunderland fans didn’t want Adam Matthews either, and he turned out to be the best right back that we’ve had playing for us since Chris Solly at his peak in 2012.
The challenge is how you spend it. Apart from the first half of Parkinson's last season we have always had a good league 1 wage budget.
I think comparing Power on this season is a bit unfair too as he's had to play RB for a while but he is definitely good enough for a Lg1 squad aspiring for promotion, when he went off at Wembley against us I felt that was a massive turning point.
Think he's a decent midfielder without being great (though he has got pace, which we need) and has done a good job at right back out of position, but again probably not quite good enough.
Great option to have in the squad, especially on a free, but I suspect he may want to go somewhere where they'll be looking to start him in midfield.
Sunderland hoof so many balls in the box that he's found a purple patch this season. He's been awful against us and deary me there were a feeble effort or two at Wembley which were struck with Josh Parker levels of puff.
Bit like when we signed up one of our youngsters before we sold him
Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere has been released by Bournemouth.
The 29-year-old joined the Cherries in January on a deal that ran until the end of the season, and played 17 times.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57267351
If he has to 'settle' for League One so be it but his pedigree and performances might tempt one of the mid-tier Champ teams to take a punt.
Obviously a few experienced pros around the squad will be appreciated but from Adkins' comments about reducing the squad age I think we're going to have to make the trade off to some extent between experience and consistency Vs youth/energy and potential - which is where Adkins' positive, arm-round-the-shoulders style will hopefully come into its own.
I would love him back because we are in the lower leagues and need that but I am not sure he is technically gifted enough to replace the key player (excluding Armstrong) of a mid championship table side.