| Joel Asoro 21:18 - Jul 9 with 23999 views | EU5Makaveli |
19 year old Sunderland striker- we are interested according to Alan Nixon
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| Joel Asoro on 09:33 - Jul 10 with 3324 views | omarjack |
| Joel Asoro on 09:25 - Jul 10 by LeonWasGod |
Agreed. I've no idea about this kid. But just the fact we're not looking at overpaid PL failures like McClean, and that clearly Potter is having an influence, fills me with hope.
We need to build again and this is a step in the right direction. Even if the guy bombs (obviously I hope he doesn't and suspect he won't if Potter knows his onions), I still think it's the right approach. |
Well the truth is..we need a back-up CF. And the fact that he can play on the wings is a big bonus.
We were linked with Mrabti for this position. And I don't see why he'd be better than Asoro.
It might all end well. At least it looks like we have a plan. Not just a random mishmash of players who might be mildly famous with no coherency.
Hopefully Ghoddos is next. |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 09:37 - Jul 10 with 3322 views | Jinxy |
| Joel Asoro on 08:59 - Jul 10 by magicdaps10 |
Encouraged too hear that Potter wants to go with younger, hungrier players.....this is something we went from in the last 2/3 seasons.
We signed too many mercenaries in their late 20s who were after a pay day in the premier league. The better players we signed were younger players who wanted to make a name for themselves or players who had potential but had not quite made the breakthrough for whatever reason yet. |
Absolutely. GP and his team stressed the other night the importance of players being hungry and wanting to play for the club. If they do, they're in, if not they're out. Why some people are moaning about this refreshing change is beyond me. Back the coach! |  | | |
| Joel Asoro on 09:42 - Jul 10 with 3300 views | Private_Partz |
| Joel Asoro on 09:07 - Jul 10 by thornabyswan |
Of course I would have liked us to have signed a couple of experienced Championship players by now.
But I also want the future of the club safeguarded.
Surely you can see that we need to reduce our outgoings before we spend.
I would equate our situation to losing a job you then need to sell your house and buy a smaller one.
If we were to sign players before offloading that's like buying the smaller house before you have sold the one you are living in.
We have to live within our means and if that means buying cheap at the end of the window so be it. |
Yep I agree with that but how can we achieve that with Jenkins and the Yanks still here?
We have been lied to about the 'next level' .
The only hope for me is that Harry will indeed be a magician and these younger players will fill the gaps of those who want out and those who will be sold to balance the books.
It's a bloody long shot in my book, especially with the bunch of Charlatans at the top still involved.
What we are seeing unfolding is dithering and buying on the cheap as usual. I also think it is unfair to expect young players to immediately step up to the plate.
There are lots of opinions about that the Championship is going to be a cakewalk and our much reduced relegation squad, coupled with a few cheap under 23s, will suffice. I very much doubt this.
No one will be happier than me if Potter turns out to be that person who can achieve success with his hands tied behind his back and the millstone of Jenkins and the Hedge Funders round his neck. |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 09:42 - Jul 10 with 3298 views | Swan91 |
| Joel Asoro on 09:33 - Jul 10 by omarjack |
Well the truth is..we need a back-up CF. And the fact that he can play on the wings is a big bonus.
We were linked with Mrabti for this position. And I don't see why he'd be better than Asoro.
It might all end well. At least it looks like we have a plan. Not just a random mishmash of players who might be mildly famous with no coherency.
Hopefully Ghoddos is next. |
A 19 year old who impressed for a bad championship side. Expecting him to have a higher scoring record is pretty crazy considering the team around him. You can't expect strikers to score if they don't have the correct ball and support from the midfielders. And like it has been said, he also played on the wing. Young fast winger who is also a striker is ideal for us right now.
And if Mcburnie plays well for us (or we even manager to keep a player like J.Ayew/Bony) then having his pace on the wing would be ideal for our play! |  | | |
| Joel Asoro on 09:44 - Jul 10 with 3289 views | theloneranger |
| Joel Asoro on 09:33 - Jul 10 by omarjack |
Well the truth is..we need a back-up CF. And the fact that he can play on the wings is a big bonus.
We were linked with Mrabti for this position. And I don't see why he'd be better than Asoro.
It might all end well. At least it looks like we have a plan. Not just a random mishmash of players who might be mildly famous with no coherency.
Hopefully Ghoddos is next. |
Östersunds have received a bid from China for Ghoddos |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 09:46 - Jul 10 with 3267 views | LeonWasGod |
| Joel Asoro on 09:42 - Jul 10 by Swan91 |
A 19 year old who impressed for a bad championship side. Expecting him to have a higher scoring record is pretty crazy considering the team around him. You can't expect strikers to score if they don't have the correct ball and support from the midfielders. And like it has been said, he also played on the wing. Young fast winger who is also a striker is ideal for us right now.
And if Mcburnie plays well for us (or we even manager to keep a player like J.Ayew/Bony) then having his pace on the wing would be ideal for our play! |
Bottom line though is this is obviously Potter's doing. He likes him having worked with him before, and if we're going to give Potter a chance have to let him bring in the players he thinks will help us. And I assume (hope!) he'll have a few more lined up as well.
I reserve the right to change my mind if Potter's team and this guy is completely shit  |  | | |
| Joel Asoro on 09:47 - Jul 10 with 3265 views | jasper_T |
| Joel Asoro on 07:21 - Jul 10 by magicdaps10 |
Think some are being too quick to knock the deal and the lad.
How many 19yr olds do we have who have played 20 odd championship games and scored 3 goals?
Arsenal seemed to be keen but the lad wants first team football. Has a terrific goalscoring record in under age football and Sweden under age national teams.
People are also forgetting that we are now in the championship NOT the Premier league. |
If we'd been in the Championship last season and had a mass exodus a few of our current u23s might well have 20 games by now.
He may well be a fantastic talent but the main thing making him stand out is that he got an opportunity due to Sunderland's collapse. | | | |
| Joel Asoro on 09:49 - Jul 10 with 3232 views | omarjack |
| Joel Asoro on 09:44 - Jul 10 by theloneranger |
Östersunds have received a bid from China for Ghoddos |
They can pay him more obviously. But he might not see the appeal. Although championship football is hardly appealing as well.
Hopefully he'll choose well. And be a PL players after this season. (promoted with us I mean, not to seal a move to Cardiff as we sulk in the championship ffs) | |
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| Joel Asoro on 09:56 - Jul 10 with 3209 views | magicdaps10 |
| Joel Asoro on 09:47 - Jul 10 by jasper_T |
If we'd been in the Championship last season and had a mass exodus a few of our current u23s might well have 20 games by now.
He may well be a fantastic talent but the main thing making him stand out is that he got an opportunity due to Sunderland's collapse. |
And he obviously done quite well to make Arsenal and Derby take notice. |  |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 09:59 - Jul 10 with 3202 views | thornabyswan |
| Joel Asoro on 09:42 - Jul 10 by Private_Partz |
Yep I agree with that but how can we achieve that with Jenkins and the Yanks still here?
We have been lied to about the 'next level' .
The only hope for me is that Harry will indeed be a magician and these younger players will fill the gaps of those who want out and those who will be sold to balance the books.
It's a bloody long shot in my book, especially with the bunch of Charlatans at the top still involved.
What we are seeing unfolding is dithering and buying on the cheap as usual. I also think it is unfair to expect young players to immediately step up to the plate.
There are lots of opinions about that the Championship is going to be a cakewalk and our much reduced relegation squad, coupled with a few cheap under 23s, will suffice. I very much doubt this.
No one will be happier than me if Potter turns out to be that person who can achieve success with his hands tied behind his back and the millstone of Jenkins and the Hedge Funders round his neck. |
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| Joel Asoro on 10:04 - Jul 10 with 3187 views | Chief |
| Joel Asoro on 09:46 - Jul 10 by LeonWasGod |
Bottom line though is this is obviously Potter's doing. He likes him having worked with him before, and if we're going to give Potter a chance have to let him bring in the players he thinks will help us. And I assume (hope!) he'll have a few more lined up as well.
I reserve the right to change my mind if Potter's team and this guy is completely shit |
Where has Potter worked with Asoro before? |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 10:04 - Jul 10 with 3185 views | Daggyjack |
A very good talent. A good signing to me, very pleased as he is highly thought of.
Previously watched by top clubs including Juventus and Man City and was thought to be leaving Sunderland for a top flight club. |  | | |
| Joel Asoro on 10:10 - Jul 10 with 3157 views | LeonWasGod |
| Joel Asoro on 10:04 - Jul 10 by Chief |
Where has Potter worked with Asoro before? |
Sorry, misread article - it says he's *familiar* to Potter having come through the Swedish system. Not quite the same, granted. But sounds like he's aware of what he could bring to us. | | | |
| Joel Asoro on 10:19 - Jul 10 with 3115 views | Chief |
| Joel Asoro on 10:10 - Jul 10 by LeonWasGod |
Sorry, misread article - it says he's *familiar* to Potter having come through the Swedish system. Not quite the same, granted. But sounds like he's aware of what he could bring to us. |
Yea agreed | |
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| Joel Asoro on 10:28 - Jul 10 with 3082 views | thornabyswan |
| Joel Asoro on 09:42 - Jul 10 by Private_Partz |
Yep I agree with that but how can we achieve that with Jenkins and the Yanks still here?
We have been lied to about the 'next level' .
The only hope for me is that Harry will indeed be a magician and these younger players will fill the gaps of those who want out and those who will be sold to balance the books.
It's a bloody long shot in my book, especially with the bunch of Charlatans at the top still involved.
What we are seeing unfolding is dithering and buying on the cheap as usual. I also think it is unfair to expect young players to immediately step up to the plate.
There are lots of opinions about that the Championship is going to be a cakewalk and our much reduced relegation squad, coupled with a few cheap under 23s, will suffice. I very much doubt this.
No one will be happier than me if Potter turns out to be that person who can achieve success with his hands tied behind his back and the millstone of Jenkins and the Hedge Funders round his neck. |
Personally I prefer going for the young hungry players.
Have seen enough of the mercenary type had plenty in recent years.
We have to trust in Potter his methods and his recruitment team.
As regards the next level crap just leave it go Jenkins the hedgefunders as you call them won't be with us for ever.
Don't let them spoil it for you that's my view anyway. | |
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| Joel Asoro on 10:29 - Jul 10 with 3080 views | awayjack |
Sounds promising and hopefully our intent to put some pace and width on our game. Early rumours Dyer off to Celtic as Wilson declined Celtic wanting more play time. I'd take Wilson on loan in a heart beat. [Post edited 10 Jul 2018 10:30]
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| Joel Asoro on 10:34 - Jul 10 with 3044 views | omarjack |
| Joel Asoro on 10:29 - Jul 10 by awayjack |
Sounds promising and hopefully our intent to put some pace and width on our game. Early rumours Dyer off to Celtic as Wilson declined Celtic wanting more play time. I'd take Wilson on loan in a heart beat. [Post edited 10 Jul 2018 10:30]
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Wilson would be a great loan. I think Klopp will still loan him out as he's not ready for their senior squad (although he's an upgrade over Solanke and Ings so you never know)
As for Dyer to Celtic. That's just newspaper talk with zero substance. They don't even claim there are links. They're just saying that it'd be a good idea for Rodgers to sign his former player.
Anyway I'll still keep Dyer. Still a decent back-up. | |
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| Joel Asoro on 10:59 - Jul 10 with 2961 views | Loyal |
| Joel Asoro on 22:35 - Jul 9 by thornabyswan |
Highly thought of Wolves Arsenal Spurs have all been watching him. |
So did 30 odd thousand Sunderland fans when they got relegated. |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 11:25 - Jul 10 with 2899 views | omarjack |
Odd, parody like confirmation from Sunderland owner Stewart Donald.
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| Joel Asoro on 11:29 - Jul 10 with 2883 views | omarjack |
I find it odd that various sources claim he's from a Nigerian descent while Transfermarkt (A site fully I trust) say he's Ghanian.
Well..who cares. | |
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| Joel Asoro on 11:36 - Jul 10 with 2850 views | Badlands |
| Joel Asoro on 09:44 - Jul 10 by theloneranger |
Östersunds have received a bid from China for Ghoddos |
I shouldn't worry he's not that good.
It's OK wanting young players who are hungry for success but they have to be able to deliver (or at ver least show they are capable of delivering). |  |
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| Joel Asoro on 12:16 - Jul 10 with 2742 views | awayjack |
| Joel Asoro on 10:34 - Jul 10 by omarjack |
Wilson would be a great loan. I think Klopp will still loan him out as he's not ready for their senior squad (although he's an upgrade over Solanke and Ings so you never know)
As for Dyer to Celtic. That's just newspaper talk with zero substance. They don't even claim there are links. They're just saying that it'd be a good idea for Rodgers to sign his former player.
Anyway I'll still keep Dyer. Still a decent back-up. |
Yup Dyer is pure speculation on the back of Wilson not going to Celtic. Agree Dyer could do a job in Chamionship but if it were a trade off I'd prefer Wilson. | | | |
| Joel Asoro on 12:46 - Jul 10 with 2651 views | omarjack |
Don't bother asking Sunderland fans for a coherent opinion.
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| Joel Asoro on 16:58 - Jul 10 with 2247 views | herbie |
Much more excited to see young players brought in who will be hungry rather than overpaid has been with poor attitude. More of the same please. I can see us developing acyoung exciting team we will all like to watch. | | | |
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