Chop Sauce
Striker
We must be the only club in the country not to have a proper striker. Disgrace we never replaced him.
Ross Stewart
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DaveH
Striker
It was. And if he can rebuild his career, he may benefit us again.
Though that might be repeating the cycle. I could see him coming back on loan, getting to full fitness, being the centre of all our attacks, scoring goals, then leaving in January to go back to Southampton and us sitting looking stupid because we don't have a striker again.
molthemackem
Striker
He will not be back here mate.
The Pallion Stallion
Central Defender
Loved Ross here and one of my favourite strikers we’ve had in recent times.
It was class watching his progress from a bit-part player when he first signed to becoming the all-round forward we all came to love. Such a shame with his injuries as he was absolutely flying in the Championship for us. Was it 10 in 13 I think he had?
Him & Embo gave me one of the best memories I’ve had watching Sunderland in that play off final. Unbelievable celebrations when that 2nd went in. Hope he recovers and goes on to a successful career.
It was class watching his progress from a bit-part player when he first signed to becoming the all-round forward we all came to love. Such a shame with his injuries as he was absolutely flying in the Championship for us. Was it 10 in 13 I think he had?
Him & Embo gave me one of the best memories I’ve had watching Sunderland in that play off final. Unbelievable celebrations when that 2nd went in. Hope he recovers and goes on to a successful career.
SAFC Wilks
Striker
This. It’s shambolic.
It was a great decision to sell him for what we got considering the lad is like a modern day Dean Ashton, but not properly reinvesting it into signing another quality striker is shocking.
DaveH
Striker
bowers2
Striker
We didn’t like it at the time but it’s the best bit of business that the management have made.
They ruined it by not investing in the right replacement.
Inside Forward
Midfield
He’s barely kicked a ball since September 2022. So it’ll be coming up 2 years by the time the new season starts.
Gutted for him.
Gutted for him.
molthemackem
Striker
come here.
Aye. Maybe it’s a case of it’s easier for someone to accept a bad deal, hence we’ve done ok with the couple of examples I’ve given, rather than it’s a lot harder to play hardball when you’re paying someone
Boris Bear
Striker
Either
nowtgoodeverhappens
Striker
My heart bleeds for the lad. Genuinely goes down as one of my favourite players since I started mid-70s. Glad he’s getting a payday down there and sorry for Saints fans not getting to see him.
Balls to the lanky jock crack.
Balls to the lanky jock crack.
Lawrenceslongthrowin
Winger
Needs to be training and playing as much as possible leading up to new season
oddbod
Winger
Even a knarled busted old clock is right twice a day....a fit stewart would be the first name on the team sheet...you think it was good business as if they knew he would break down..i assure you that was not why they sold him .it just looks better than it was because of his injury....
Lagger
Full Back
Bang on. Class player for us and still a huge miss.
Lagger
Full Back
Tremendous
Chewit
Striker
Probs will be a bit like Craig Gordon and still playing late into his 30s. But he will have to step back in standard from Southampton I suspect.
Funny word ‘Just’It has been a very good call. He was injured and wanted to go, and the right money came in, so he went. Good business. We just didn't replace him. Which was the issue.
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Lagger
Full Back
Still going strong at 41. What a career he’s had.
Even without the most recent injury we couldn't turn that type of money down for a player with 1 year on his contract and a recent history of major injuries.
