(That long since we've had any, couldn't find the thread)

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Edited December 11, 20169 yr by Ratwhite

18 minutes ago, tomski said:

Is Declan John a wing back? I’d kind of hoped we were going to abandon this idea for wingers

I’m hoping he will use him in a conventional back four with the option to use him as a wing back if we ever look balanced enough to play that system.

26 minutes ago, tomski said:

Is Declan John a wing back? I’d kind of hoped we were going to abandon this idea for wingers

Yeh he’s a left wing back. He’s only played 7 league games in 2 seasons, so he comes well rested.

I’ll give the bloke a chance. Welcome Declan

39 minutes ago, Burndens Bogs said:

Yeh he’s a left wing back. He’s only played 7 league games in 2 seasons, so he comes well rested.

That's some period of isolation. 

https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/exciting-declan-john-insight-sunderland-fans-will-love-after-welsh-international-agrees-loan-deal-1379679

Didnt realise he has such a longish career behind him, 42 games for Cardiff.

None for Parky at Sunderland??

Says he can play wingback, don't know if that's good news or not.

Of course, ex Chesterfield explains the move.

 

15 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

Of course, ex Chesterfield explains the move.

Just such a shame Chesterfield were shite.

Anyway, a proper left back. Good. Welcome.

Played a reasonable number of premier league games so must have something about him.

Hope he does well then signs for nowt in summer if he does work out

8 hours ago, tomski said:

I’ll give the bloke a chance. Welcome Declan

I’m sure he’ll be buzzing mate 😄

George Taft gone to Scunthorpe on loan till the end of the season.

21 minutes ago, Andy Gee said:

George Taft gone to Scunthorpe on loan till the end of the season.

Something went on in the background with Taft I thought he be a starter no question.

10 minutes ago, Rizlar said:

Something went on in the background with Taft I thought he be a starter no question.

Definitely. He had lots of experience, a good pedigree and should have been a shoo-in alongside Santos (Mk2). He's obviously pointed out to Evatt that he's a wanker.

2 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Definitely. He had lots of experience, a good pedigree and should have been a shoo-in alongside Santos (Mk2). He's obviously pointed out to Evatt that he's a wanker.

Exactly - IE drops players for one mistake but let’s some play even though we are losing points because of them. Taft has definitely told him he is a tosser

Before the season started I thought he would be our captain but what do I know. Question is whos coming in on loan and as White and Crellin done 1 yet .

Taft seems to be getting better and better with every game he doesn't play 

I’m surprised he’s not been given more of a chance but some fans will never cease to amaze me.

I’ve seen two separate Tweets asking why we’ve let our best centre half go. 

8 minutes ago, Big E said:

Taft seems to be getting better and better with every game he doesn't play 

Seems we’ve let the modern day Cannavaro slip through our fingers purely based on the speculation that he told the gaffer he’s a wanker. Not because he might be a bit pony.

EVATT OUT

Inside track was that he didn’t do enough in training to force his way in. In fact was going backwards and really showing very little reason to justify being picked. This will give him the opportunity to prove himself, he’s under contract for next season too.

Take Baptiste out of the equation (not that he hasn’t got a fuck up or two in his repertoire) and the remaining defenders are all much of a muchness, so I’d have thought Taft has gone purely because he’s the first one we’ve had an offer for.  

Declan John coming in means we can play Nathan Jones (hes been gone to long) in his proper positon, does this mean Kioso going back?

 

18 minutes ago, Ratwhite said:

Declan John coming in means we can play Nathan Jones (hes been gone to long) in his proper positon, does this mean Kioso going back?

 

Agreed, playing Jones on the right, is like a double benefit at full back. Kioso could play further forwards if he stays, he wasn’t great defensively anyway.

29 minutes ago, white noise said:

Inside track was that he didn’t do enough in training to force his way in. In fact was going backwards and really showing very little reason to justify being picked. This will give him the opportunity to prove himself, he’s under contract for next season too.

Seems to stack up what IE said about players not showing up in training 

24 minutes ago, Ratwhite said:

Declan John coming in means we can play Nathan Jones (hes been gone to long) in his proper positon, does this mean Kioso going back?

 

I Heard a rumour he’d endured a cruel summer.

Edited January 7, 20215 yr by Plums

Very good friend of mine is a Cambridge lad season ticket holder and knows his football, told me when we signed Taft that in his opinion it would fail as in my mates words hes flatters to deceive and Cambridge wouldn't be weakened by his loss. Good enough for me.

I also think that when Taft signed, Harry Brockbank was considered by IE as surplus to requirements.

Harry has forced his way in and is on the verge of being a regular.

Hopefully then Taft was pursued by TP otherwise I’d be slightly worried about IE recruiting