midds Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think getting Wickham, Larsson & Gardner for less than the Henderson money is good business tbf. Squad is much stronger but they haven't really improved the first XI yet imo. They're all decent players but the teamsheet they submit on matchdays won't have anyone who would strike fear into you. Imo Gardner is an upgrade on Henderson, and one of their main faults last season was lack of goals from free-kicks and corners, which Larsson can provide. Gardner is as good as Henderson but can't see that Larsson is all that good really. If he plays 38 games for them then he's bound to create and score a few but it's not that much of an upgrade on what they had at RW last season imo. Not saying he's shit, he's decent but he's nothing to get too excited about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Still wouldn't surprise me if Spurs came in at the 11th hour and matched the mackem's bid. Lot's can happen overnight if they know he's due for a medical/sign tomorrow. It'll be interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Gardner and Larsson look like decent signings to me - especially when you consider how little Sunderland's midfield contributed last season in terms of goals. Wickham could go either way, but potentially he could rake them in a fortune a year or two down the line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think getting Wickham, Larsson & Gardner for less than the Henderson money is good business tbf. Wish we'd have the balls to take a gamble on English youth, they'll reap the rewards and make a fortune when the sell him on in a couple of seasons. I'd be quite happy to go nowhere near English players. Overpriced shite. Only one of the current crop I'd like us to sign is Sturridge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 FWIW: @MsiDouglas Mark Douglas @cooky_10 @patty_518 @cwarr07 NUFC considered Wickham overpriced: Erdinç a long-term target w/ international experienced for less... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhaircut Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Trying to look at their business objectively. I really don't see them being too much stronger than last season. Looking at their potential business below, they spent £46m and bring in £50m and look slightly stronger as a squad but probably worse as a first team. Wickham will very much be the wildcard. Welbeck- Sessegnon (6m-) Bent (24m+) - Ngog (8m-) Muntari - Gibson (4m-) Henderson (20m+) - Gardner (6m-) Onouha - Brown (4m-) Mensah - O'Shea (4m-) Gordon (6m+)- Westwood Wickham (12m-) Dong-Won (2m-) Larsson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Can't remember seeing this posted: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2008835/Steve-Bruce-sets-sights-7m-Shane-Long-shot-pip-Newcastle-Reading-striker.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wearside Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Newcastle United still eyeing Connor Wickham by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle May 4 2011 CONNOR WICKHAM is still believed to be on the radar of Newcastle United. However, United will first pursue other targets in their search for a striker this summer with a pulsating chase for a new star expected at St James’ Park in the coming months. The Magpies unveiled their new kit today and fans are already intrigued to see just who will be wearing it come the opening day of next season despite three Premier League games still to be played this term. Eighteen-year-old Wick-ham – who boss Alan Pardew is well aware of after signing him as a raw youngster while he was at Reading – only last month signed a new contract with Ipswich Town until 2014. But the England under-21 international is still thought to be on Alan Pardew’s extensive list of striking options. The Chronicle also understands Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd’s delicate situation with the play-off- bound Championship outfit is also being monitored by the Magpies. Pardew has already confirmed his priority will be to sign a new striker for United this summer, with the cracks beginning to emerge following a return of just one goal in the last four top-flight outings. Wickham has been tracked by United and a host of other Premier League sides this season, and he was named in this summer’s provisional England Under-21 squad that heads to Denmark Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/05/04/newcastle-united-still-eyeing-connor-wickham-72703-28632458/#ixzz1QbbYmF00 Another one bites the dust lads. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Watch the bites roll in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Think dredging up a random Chronicle link from May is a bit much like. Potentially good signing for you lot though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp40 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Sunderland are shit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Newcastle United still eyeing Connor Wickham by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle May 4 2011 CONNOR WICKHAM is still believed to be on the radar of Newcastle United. However, United will first pursue other targets in their search for a striker this summer with a pulsating chase for a new star expected at St James’ Park in the coming months. The Magpies unveiled their new kit today and fans are already intrigued to see just who will be wearing it come the opening day of next season despite three Premier League games still to be played this term. Eighteen-year-old Wick-ham – who boss Alan Pardew is well aware of after signing him as a raw youngster while he was at Reading – only last month signed a new contract with Ipswich Town until 2014. But the England under-21 international is still thought to be on Alan Pardew’s extensive list of striking options. The Chronicle also understands Cardiff striker Jay Bothroyd’s delicate situation with the play-off- bound Championship outfit is also being monitored by the Magpies. Pardew has already confirmed his priority will be to sign a new striker for United this summer, with the cracks beginning to emerge following a return of just one goal in the last four top-flight outings. Wickham has been tracked by United and a host of other Premier League sides this season, and he was named in this summer’s provisional England Under-21 squad that heads to Denmark Read More http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/newcastle-united/nufc-news/2011/05/04/newcastle-united-still-eyeing-connor-wickham-72703-28632458/#ixzz1QbbYmF00 Another one bites the dust lads. Wahey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Poor effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Wearside Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Poor effort. No effort needed,just shows how clueless Mr Ryder is as a journalist and you lot on hear hang on his every word. It gives me great confidence that he said Sunderland won't sign N'Zogbia last week,great confidence. Let's just see who gets him,let's just see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 aww, it's so cute isn't it *pinches Wearside's cheek* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
timeEd32 Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I'm definitely going to get banned from RTG the day N'Zogbia signs for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Poor effort. No effort needed,just shows how clueless Mr Ryder is as a journalist and you lot on hear hang on his every word. It gives me great confidence that he said Sunderland won't sign N'Zogbia last week,great confidence. Let's just see who gets him,let's just see. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It would be the greatest day in Sunderland's history if they signed N'Zogbia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Poor effort. No effort needed,just shows how clueless Mr Ryder is as a journalist and you lot on hear hang on his every word. It gives me great confidence that he said Sunderland won't sign N'Zogbia last week,great confidence. Let's just see who gets him,let's just see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Something serious has happened to Wearside. He used to be very respectable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think Wearside could be a decent poster if he tried a bit harder. Edit: Great minds think alike Michael mon ami. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderson Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I think Wearside could be a decent poster if he tried a bit harder. Nah, his problem is he tries too hard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 It would be the greatest day in Sunderland's history if they signed N'Zogbia. It would be an amazing singing for such a small club tbf. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 We should rename the site to Ryder-Online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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