Hey Mutty serious question for you marrer. When your new owner took over it was suggested he had more money than Soft Mick. Why are the Cats behaving like paupers in this window. No way should the likes of Wyke think it’s better to join us than stay at Sunderland. Now the lad at Rangers is a possibility and could prefer Wigan to Sunderland as well. What has changed so dramatically in the finances at the SOL. It’s hardly a case of us offering ridiculous fees to get these players so what the feckin is going on at your place. Its baffling to me.
C,mon CW, Sunderland are a great club with a fabulous fan base and if our club was acting the way they seem to be we would all be asking serious questions. Something is wrong up there no doubt and even you must find it strange.
The previous owner still has a stake, which means he would have to put in a percentage of any funding. Its common knowledge that he was a chancer who got Ellis Short to wipe the debts then sell the club to him for a small price that was partly funded by the parachute payments in the expectation that we’d get instant promotion and he could flip us for a profit. Two years’ later, preciding over the worst league position ever and after he’s flogged everything of any worth, he gets to the point where he has to sell up and still expects to receive more than he paid, then settles for his money back and to retain a % stake (which equates to a profit)
I suspect that the majority shareholder (who is loaded) isnt prepared to fund 100% of the expenditure whilst Stuart Donald is still stinking the place out and would be entitled to a cut of any future profits.
In terms of Wyke – Wigan offered him more money than Sunderland and that why he left. Its very telling that despite scoring 30 goals, not a single Championship club made a move for him despite him being available to them for free.
The lad from Rangers is a useful player, but he went missing for many games and didnt rip the league up.
The signings we have made, whilst not spectacular, are pretty much all players who are dropping down a level to play in L1, and thats an improvement on signing players from Plymouth, Walsall & Forest Green.
Thanks Jay, but I’m in the process of helping my daughter move house over the next two weekends. All being well, I will be at the DW for the return fixture.
Thanks Jay, but I’m in the process of helping my daughter move house over the next two weekends. All being well, I will be at the DW for the return fixture.
As reigning Champion, I hope you are going to grace us with your presence on the Guess the Gate comp this season!!!
1. It takes a lot of effort on your part and others should support it.
2. I still havent received my prize for the 19/20 season.
3. According to some knuckle draggers, I’m obsessed about your crowds!
I’m glad to hear you’ll be back, thank you for the support.
CockneyLatic provided Zeb2 with a signed Latics shirt when he won the innaugral competition, do you fancy one?
I don’t know why nothing was sorted last time out, covid probably played a big part.
Maybe Jayt will be able to sort you out with a few beers and a couple of meat and prater when you visit the DW later in the season.
Thanks Jay, but I’m in the process of helping my daughter move house over the next two weekends. All being well, I will be at the DW for the return fixture.
Just as i thought, part time supporter and a Judas to boot!