Its a great question, and i reckon if you asked Pardew, he's answer would be nowhere at the moment.
He was a highly rated player who has apparently lost his way. Its very clear Sunderland want rid.
If we take him as part of the deal, i think Parky would have a major say in this. He knows what he is capable of and whether he could be an asset or not. Is very versatile, and if he can find a bit of confidence / form again, could be a very acute signing.
Though i reckon his wages and recent disappointing stats would dictate it as a loan at first.
This worries me more than anything about the whole deal.
Maybe Parkinson will get the best out of him but in my opinion he has gone from being a star player in a rubbish team (Colchester) to playing for two average Prem teams and looking completely out of his depth at both.
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Right mid in place of Sam.
He was a highly rated player who has apparently lost his way. Its very clear Sunderland want rid.
If we take him as part of the deal, i think Parky would have a major say in this. He knows what he is capable of and whether he could be an asset or not. Is very versatile, and if he can find a bit of confidence / form again, could be a very acute signing.
Though i reckon his wages and recent disappointing stats would dictate it as a loan at first.
Maybe Parkinson will get the best out of him but in my opinion he has gone from being a star player in a rubbish team (Colchester) to playing for two average Prem teams and looking completely out of his depth at both.
Steve Coppell and Roy Keane are good managers!!!
Cant say I am happy that we are signing him.
I'm hoping it's that rather than because he's a trouble maker/bad influence.
Right back is his preferred position - if so maybe push Moo2 forward and become a right winger?
Bit worrying that he wasn't chosen ahead of Nyron Nosworthy at right back at Sunderland.
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