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  1. The Philosopher

    Ratings

    Yep I’m still peddling nonsense that stats don’t tell the full story. Nor do highlight reels. Player transfers are huge investments and I think deserve more due diligence. Even if it means giving the full match videos for the entire season to a couple of club connected scouts, trainers or...
  2. The Philosopher

    Ratings

    I think one of the mistakes that not only forum posters make but also club recruitment staff is to rely so heavily on stats. Sheaf stats don’t take into account, for example, timing of pass (would a quicker release even if riskier created a better opportunity? ) pass selection (see Waghorn...
  3. The Philosopher

    Ratings

    Don’t know what’s happened to Dabo, up until a few months ago was one of our best players.
  4. The Philosopher

    Ratings

    I missed him the. Had to edit lol
  5. The Philosopher

    Ratings

    Wilson 7 He’s a bit maverick for my liking. Great saves but does he inspire confidence throughout the team? Could easily have got a red Eccles 5 Others will have their opinion - looked a bit out of his depth. Out of position a few times. Inexperience showed. Doyle 7 Did well. Others had...
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    Match Thread ⚽️ Coventry City vs Preston North End Match Thread - Wednesday 31st Aug

    Maybe why MR didn’t start him. You just know PNE’s tactic would be to peck his head.
  7. The Philosopher

    Match Thread ⚽️ Coventry City vs Preston North End Match Thread - Wednesday 31st Aug

    Think Bidwell has been as good as I’ve seen him since he’s been here. Sheaf is Sheaf. 5 decent things then 2 poor things. Doyle looks fairly good. Waghorn hasn’t let his head drop as he often did.
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    Match Thread ⚽️ Coventry City vs Preston North End Match Thread - Wednesday 31st Aug

    Dabo for Eccles - he looks like he’s out of his depth tonight. Lightweight too. Hamer for Allen.
  9. The Philosopher

    O'Hare bids

    They should have signed Ryan Hedges. Their midfield would be smoking.
  10. The Philosopher

    Sunderland Ratings

    I thought he was solid and brought the ball out and linked up well.
  11. The Philosopher

    Sunderland Ratings

    Moore 5 Flapped and cost a goal. Couple of bread and butter saves that any Championship keeper should make but other than that he hasn’t done himself any favours. Eccles 6 Grew into the game and some decent play just before he came off. We need a fit a Dabo or a loanee swap for Kane or...
  12. The Philosopher

    Sunderland Ratings

    Who’ll start?
  13. The Philosopher

    Match Thread ⚽️ Sunderland vs Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 31st Jul

    Allen should have shot and then they break and neatly score. not good enough
  14. The Philosopher

    Match Thread ⚽️ Sunderland vs Coventry City Match Thread - Sunday 31st Jul

    Moore poor Back line ok but getting pressed in. Panzo not quite in sync but what a shot. Wing backs not much use. Dabo needs to come on. Bidwell - never been a fan and still not. Allen - league1 player. Hamer silly booking. Sheaf - no zip in him. Gyok is our only threat. Godden is trying.
  15. The Philosopher

    Why Didn't We Sign Chris Marsden in 1994?

    I remember watching McGuire in the reserves and he was brilliant. I remember one particular match against Liverpool reserves. Liverpool reserves at the time were a match for most mid table top flight teams and on this day I think McMahan, Nicol, McMananam, Molby and a load of other seriously...
  16. The Philosopher

    O'Hare bids

    Looking back it was madness. Aloisi would have got us plenty of goals. Even Zuniga looked like he could have done something at that level. Hughes money (money on him) was wasted.
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