Flint to Sunderland

[blue matt]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

let him go in the summer, foolish to let him go now with the battle we are in, he looks like someone who would be up for the fight

[Rjk]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

let him go in the summer, foolish to let him go now with the battle we are in, he looks like someone who would be up for the fight

yep, unless we have a ready to go replacement coming in I would keep him until the summer (but not beyond)
if we sold him then pick up a couple of injuries or illnesses at the back we would be very exposed

[xsnaggle]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

The only thing Tan is interested in is hard cash.
What they paying!

Another one who knows exactly what VT thinks and wants.
As you are obviously so close to him can't you get some real inside info we could all make a couple of quid on?

No? I didn't think so somehow!

[City123]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

yep, unless we have a ready to go replacement coming in I would keep him until the summer (but not beyond)
if we sold him then pick up a couple of injuries or illnesses at the back we would be very exposed

We're exposed at the back every time we play

[life on mars]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

We're exposed at the back every time we play

Your right, would be missed however he is 32 , not a cultured passing defender , we cant play him and one R Mozza , he still has some transfer value wont in a year or two , play Pack a the back or that very good lad Denham

[Rjk]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

Your right, would be missed however he is 32 , not a cultured passing defender , we cant play him and one R Mozza , he still has some transfer value wont in a year or two , play Pack a the back or that very good lad Denham

he won't have any transfer value in 5 months, not a year or two!
we would probably get a few hundred k tops.
I'm the first one to suggest getting rid of the older players, but don't see it's worth it in this instance

[Rock_Flock_of_Five]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

There seem to be a couple of rumours floating around, linking Aden Flint to Sunderland. What's the verdict?
Do we hold on to for now, and see him leave on a free in the summer?
Sell him for a small fee, and free up some cash and wages for team strengthening?
Give him a new deal, and build the defence around him?

Does anyone know how Sean Morrison is? Is he likely to be fit any time soon?
If Flint went, could we go to a back four, bearing in mind the players who are available?

I think you left out an all-important 'question mark' in your post heading. Otherwise, the title is somewhat misleading.

[Hilts]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

Sell.

If he doesnt go fine.

Hes up for the battle.

Terrible defending for Blackburns goal though.

[Rjk]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

Sell.

If he doesnt go fine.

Hes up for the battle.

Terrible defending for Blackburns goal though.

I'd say the keeper was as much at fault to be honest

[tforturton]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

I think you left out an all-important 'question mark' in your post heading. Otherwise, the title is somewhat misleading.

Yes, I know what you mean! Still, I decided to include loads of them in the post itself, to make up for it.

[Hilts]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

I'd say the keeper was as much at fault to be honest

I dont. I think he should have done better but backing off and allowing a shot off probably unsighting the keeper was poor defending.

[jon1959]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

I'd say the keeper was as much at fault to be honest

Flint and Smithies could have done better but it was one hell of a shot. The swerve on it was ridiculous.

If we can get a fee for Flint (or if his wages are as high as some ITK claim) and if Morrison can get his form back (a big if), then maybe there is a case to let him go. But the priority (which the manager's and board's judgement must be be based on) is staying in the Championship. No risks.

If they don't have confidence in Mozzer and don't see a viable back up plan for centre back with Ng, Pack or A N Other if there is an injury or suspension to navigate, then just keep everyone.

The defence has been poor all season - but I doubt fewer defenders in the squad and fewer options is the right answer (although 4 at the back might be).

[Hilts]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

I very much doubt Sunderland will make an offer anyway.

[Rjk]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

I very much doubt Sunderland will make an offer anyway.

they might offer a contract for next season

[Undercoverinwurzelland]

Re: Flint to Sunderland

They've just signed Batth from Stoke, so presumably aren't looking for a centre back now.