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Pickford has potential but isn't quite at the standard we should be looking for.
 
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ADegenerate said:
!! I'm one of the few that's not happy with our midfield. That's exactly what I'm looking for.
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You're surely not the only one, but what Alli has to do with midfield? He's basically a second striker and doesn't fit 3-forward formations with wide wingers, just like Griezmann or the likes.
We already have a genuine No10 in KdB who seems to be effectively integrated only when played on a wing, coupled with an attacking RB. Do you need another player with the same problems? I can't get the fascination with Alli, there's no place for him in our setup unless Pep is going to use some extreme formations like this (which I honestly don't believe, and that would be curtains for Sterling):
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What we desperately need is press-resistant No8 and No6. If it's impossible to get stars like B.Silva, Isco, Weigl or Verratti, we can take a punt on 2nd tier players like Carvalho, Diawara or Barkley. Recent rumours about our interest in them make real sense to me.
Alli? I don't get it unless Pep is planning to retrain him for some different position (8 or 6) or change tactical approach significantly.
 
BillyShears said:
Haha. Jokes aside, there's a top keeper in Bravo somewhere. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if next season he hits the ground running and by this time next season he's our established number 1. The guy has been top most of his career he hasn't suddenly become shit!
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Nice to see someone bring some sense and perspective to the 'Bravo conversation.' Enjoyable to read. I don't know if he will be here next season or if he would be the 'No.1' but it is more than possible that he could come through this to be even stronger than before. And mental fortitude would be a welcome addition to this team (and sometimes 'going through the shit' is a great way to develop this quality?)
 
BillyShears said:
This is where it pays to trust your scouts. My understanding is that his footwork is the best they've EVER seen at the the club from a keeper. Also it's worth baring in mind that we were ready to sign him in Jan. Why would we be there if they hadn't done extensive homework on his footwork? For me that's not going to be an issue. If we're going in for him they already know his kicking is strong as hell and he's confident with it.
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The best our club has ever seen, or the best sunderland have seen?
 
blueinsa said:
He has been severely tested and thrown in at a club going down and for me has shown his shot stopping is already incredible.

He is also young enough to learn new tricks so to speak and develop the passing side of his game that Pep and us going forwards will need.

English and a great keeper in the making so whats not to like?
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100% agree I also think he would be very affordable and keen to come.
 
BillyShears said:
This is where it pays to trust your scouts. My understanding is that his footwork is the best they've EVER seen at the the club from a keeper. Also it's worth baring in mind that we were ready to sign him in Jan. Why would we be there if they hadn't done extensive homework on his footwork? For me that's not going to be an issue. If we're going in for him they already know his kicking is strong as hell and he's confident with it.
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Just to clarify - are you you saying that he is the best that sunderland have seen or CIty?
 
Barcon said:
He said that Bravo will be our no.1 next season?
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He said he isn't the problem and has indicated clearly where he sees the problem. If Bravo is his number 1 and he has said nothing to suggest he isn't still his number 1, then it makes sense that he will be our number 1 in August.
 
Zin 'messiah' Zimmer said:
Well that is as conflicting as it gets, as I've been told that spot (CM) at the rags is already sewn up, nailed even, so if he is going there then it's a strange twist.... the strength of the coach will be at play this summer, personally, even though it's Mendez in the advisory role, it's fabinhos dad who pulls the strings (apparently)...

We'll see I guess!
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I've been told they are after Weigl for that dm role. Is that who you heard? Hope either of our sources are right because I really want us to get Fabinho.
 
I don't get it when people say that if Pep rates a player, that player would do just fine. It's not like Pep hasn't made transfer blunders. We are slowly becoming like those scousers.
 
roy.or.r said:
I don't get it when people say that if Pep rates a player, that player would do just fine. It's not like Pep hasn't made transfer blunders. We are slowly becoming like those scousers.
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But he had more successes than blunders. And I'd still go with his judgement than someone on Blumoon Forum telling me that X player won't do it for Y reason.
 
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