Comments on: ‘Boro vs Spurs the first fixture?

By: 1992Yido

1992Yido — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:48:03 +0000

I agree with you Mitch.

I’d rather we buy a hard man at the back, just incase Ledders and Woody get injured: last season we were a complete joke at the back.

By: Johnny B

Johnny B — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:22:49 +0000

Heurelho Gomes name is pronounced ‘Da-vid J-ames’ but with a Brazilian accent, I can’t believe you’d want this bloke. Next you’ll be telling us you don’t rate Bent as he’s failed to oust Berbatov from the team…oh, er..

By: Hornchurch Yids

Hornchurch Yids — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:55:01 +0000

I think that Bentley would certainly add more “bite” on the right side than Lennon ever can. Bentley seems to have more desire about his game and his delivery of the ball is far and away better than Lennon, but then that’s not difficult considering Lenny is a right old shovel foot. The only thing Lennon has is his speed and that’s not enough in the Prem.

I hope we get him. It would improve the team and might make Lennon sharpen up too.

By: Lily White Yank

Lily White Yank — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:12:39 +0000

I trust Juande to make the right decisions here. I wish we wouldve been able to hold onto Carrick since a true holding midfielder would be lovely right now. As far as I can tell, Modric will be a pure CM and will hopefully prove effective alongside JJ. Dos Santos is a left winger right? With him there, and Aaron on the right, we will have a frighteningly fast and athletic (admittedly small) midfield. Especially when the back up choice is Steeeeeeeeed, who is but a few inches taller, although probably two stone heavier, than Lennon. I am really liking the set up honestly, although it would depend on Aaron and JJ showing up to play, which they do not always do. Maybe Modric will make JJ look bad enough that ego will drive him to succeed, who knows. In any case, our defense is looking sharper, our midfield is looking a LOT sharper, and our strikeforce isnt collapsing as of yet.

I am still not letting myself hope that Berba will stay, but with him and Bent (Hopefully) leaving, that does leave a gap up front next to a certain Irishman. I guess Pekhart will get a run out, he is a sasquatch of a man so maybe he will do something worthwhile in the air. I just wish we could get someone a little more proven up there too.

By: mitch

mitch — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:47:22 +0000

After all, our defense was unreliable the entire season.

By: mitch

mitch — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:46:16 +0000

Do we really need Bentley after getting Dos Santos and Modric? Can Bentley replace Berbatov? I am not confident in the holding ability/size of our midfield, unless Huddlestone suddenly finds the pace, stamina, and tenacity for the Premiership.

Perhaps JJ could return to the holding role that he played for Newcastle, but I have to think we would be looking for someone a bit more consistent. Why are we constantly linked with these smallish, wing playmakers when we already bought two? (I know Modric will probably play more in the middle, but he is still not big enough to play the holding role)

By: 1992Yido

1992Yido — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:20:37 +0000

Rumour is we’re closing in on Bentley: I thought he wanted to go to a top 4 side?

By: Brownpants

Brownpants — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:54:19 +0000

yeah i read that. i think there must have been a typo. Sunderland are willing to pay Â£1.2m for Bent.

By: Wattson

Wattson — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:13:50 +0000

Sunderland can take Bent for Â£12m as well which will help cover one of the transfers

By: The Bagel

The Bagel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:23:32 +0000

There’s some very interesting news out there today, as you rightly say Brownpants. Unfortunately, I’m totally snowed under with all manner of bits ‘n bobs, so I can’t post until much later today which will be annoying if you live in the UK but spot on if in the States.

Apologies. Normal service shall resume.

Oh and Keving, completely gutted but I can’t make Rotterdam. LB’s taking me out to Barcelona. She booked it last year. Not the kind of time to cancel for football but rest assured we will be taking a tour of the Nou Camp. I want to know where I want to sit in 2009.

I’ll have to catch you at the next one, or in Europe.

The Bagel.