Best opposing player you've seen at the SOL?


Roker Rick

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Excluding Ronaldo, who's the player that's impressed you the most at the SOL?

Probably Giroud for me when Arsenal beat us 3-1. He just seemed to float on air. Effortless almost. Every touch was buttery smooth. Technically an incredible player.

 
Henry, pretty sure he received a standing ovation from the entire stadium, I think he moved to Barcelona at the end of that particular season.

Also remember Gareth Barry absolutely running the show against us while he was at Villa, cracking player.
 
Sergio Aguero for me

My granda's been following Sunderland for many many years and he always says "he played like the ball was tied to his boots that night"
 
Deco and Hazard as already mentioned were stand out, as was Lampard.

Chelsea during that period always seemed to look class at the SoL.

Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City, Arsenal we usually give a good game.
 
Great performance by Luka Modric stands out for me. One of the best players I have seen in 60+ years of watching football.

He is an absolutely quality player who helps make things happen for the tier of players who are considered above him (not that there are many).
 

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