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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 would keep until the summer, unless they have a good replacement they want to bring in.
The only thing Tan is interested in is hard cash.
What they paying!
Even without a fee I would let him go, get the wages off the bill and bring in someone else who can play the ball out from the back. We certainly don’t need him and Morrison.
And Morrison is not in great form at the moment.Quote:
Originally Posted by 2b2bdoo
Flint has a goal or two in him so i'd keep him till the end of the season unless we are getting a decent feeQuote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
No he isn’t but I still think he is the better player. As long as only one of them left then I wouldn’t be to concerned intact if we would replace with a player who would fit into how we play on the left of the back 3 I think it would really help us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dorcus
He would have been managed by Lee Johnson at Bristol City, so would make sense
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Originally Posted by insider
I'd be happy for him to leave. Let's go back to a defensive partnership of Morrison and Nelson, as it has worked well in the past.
His wages would easily cover a loanee with plenty to spare. Cash in now.
Get Rid he was shit against Blackburn just lobbing it up field most of the time.
He’s one of the few to come out of this season with any credit. Unless we are bringing in a replacement, I’m not sure on the logic here, especially as he’s a goal threat. And yes, we are that rubbish we need to consider that.
He's off for a free in the summer, if we can con someone into paying for him then that's great business
He's not scored for us since August!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedro de la Rosa
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)Quote:
Originally Posted by blue matt
if we sold him then pick up a couple of injuries or illnesses at the back we would be very exposed
Another one who knows exactly what VT thinks and wants.Quote:
Originally Posted by insider
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!
We're exposed at the back every time we playQuote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
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 DenhamQuote:
Originally Posted by City123
he won't have any transfer value in 5 months, not a year or two!Quote:
Originally Posted by life on mars
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
I think you left out an all-important 'question mark' in your post heading. Otherwise, the title is somewhat misleading.Quote:
Originally Posted by tforturton
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 honestQuote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
Yes, I know what you mean! Still, I decided to include loads of them in the post itself, to make up for it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five
I dont. I think he should have done better but backing off and allowing a shot off probably unsighting the keeper was poor defending.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Flint and Smithies could have done better but it was one hell of a shot. The swerve on it was ridiculous.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
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).
I very much doubt Sunderland will make an offer anyway.
they might offer a contract for next seasonQuote:
Originally Posted by Hilts
They've just signed Batth from Stoke, so presumably aren't looking for a centre back now.
Stoke sold a batth whereas our defence is just a shower
I don't know what's going on with Morrison, but (I can't believe I'd ever say this) I'd pick Flint over him at the moment. He has his faults, but he's giving his all. Morrison is making mistakes and looking like he's checked out. Maybe he's injured. Maybe he's done. I don't know. If we can't get anything other than a financial advantage from letting Flint go, I'd keep him around.