Bridges about 20 years ago, Henderson about 10 and Rigg now. 1 every 10 years or so.
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Chris Rigg
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SAFC 2012
Striker
You talking Sunderland here or worldwide
I always thought a generational talent was somebody that only came along once every while worldwide. Ala Bellingham.
It depends on your criteria obviously.
SAFC 2012
Striker
Fair enough. I’d agree he’s a generational talent for us but certainly won’t be seen as one by any of the big boys for now at least.
SuperKevsLeftBoot
Striker
So in the last 10 years Rigg is among the best 2 or 3 17 year olds world wide.
Harsh as owt this thread .. hope he doesn’t read it. Typical English fans boosting kids up to be something they aren’t. People need to chill and let him mature.
I remember Mount being “generational”
Nivver mind 'generational talent', worraboot 'generational away kits'? @hellawbestpizza2
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Well of course not after a few games last season (out of position, learning) and 3 games in his preferred and natural position this.
Bellingham wasn't being called a generalation talent at 17.
Over Alex Scott, Adam Wharton, Harvery Elliot, Archie Gray and James Mcatee, he shouldnt.
SAFC 2012
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Twisted
Striker
Hadn't whatever the older bellingham is called played for england seniors by 16 or something ludicrous?
He's far better than Gray and Anderson IMO.
I couldn't really comment on the rest as I haven't seen a lot of them. None of them are getting a regular game in The Premier League bar Anderson who's bang average.
I totally disagree, he isnt on the same level as Gray, Wharton or Elliot right now. Maybe he will get a call up at the end of the season when we have been promoted.
And to your previous point on Bellingham, he was being called a generational talent at 17 as was Kobbie Mainoo at 18. He has alot of work to get to either of those guys levels.
robertotmackem
Winger
Just my 2p worth, but from a Sunderland point of view, he's the first Sunderland academy player I've seen in a long time that I've thought would go on to the top level. I think he's better than Henderson was at that age, closest comparison for me would be Bridges, who I think would have played at the top level for years if not for his injuries.
I can only assume Gray was tired after a long season because I watched him very closely in 2 massive games for Leeds and he produced absolutely fuck all.
This was the 0-0 draw against us and the play off final. Leeds were desperate for a goal and he looked an average bit part player. Summerville was lively.
His stats aren't great either, no goals in senior football in nearly 50 games.
I would expect him to chip in with at least a couple like Hume and Cirkin do.
Hulkenburger
Winger
Bridges was pretty much 30 years ago and Henderson 15.
HebburnMackem
Striker
Hebburn Lad, not surprised he's talented. 
Yeah looks like he debuted at 17, hadn't realised that!
Twisted
Striker
I only know it from a previous thread on here with people saying jobe is going to be better
I only know it from a previous thread on here with people saying jobe is going to be better
SEB
Carley Hill wanderer
Central Defender
Know what you mean but think he's way above what they were they had the youthful exuberance, he's got that but plays like he's got 10 yrs experience
