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🧵Sensible Transfers: #SAFC
Championship side Sunderland have been highly requested. I’ve tried to follow their recent pattern of signing too
So here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions
Comment your team + 5 positions below! 👇
Championship side Sunderland have been highly requested. I’ve tried to follow their recent pattern of signing too
So here are 5 players they could look at based on YOUR suggestions
Comment your team + 5 positions below! 👇
CB: Pontus Jansson
Sunderland need some experience at the back, and what better way to get that than add a former Championship promotion winner
Jansson hasn’t played too many games in the PL this season, but when he has he’s done okay. A solid addition at the back. Leader
Sunderland need some experience at the back, and what better way to get that than add a former Championship promotion winner
Jansson hasn’t played too many games in the PL this season, but when he has he’s done okay. A solid addition at the back. Leader
CM: Jensen Weir
Loan players have done well of late with Sunderland, so Brighton midfielder Weir could be another attractive option
Weir managed 10 goals and 5 assists from midfield in a Morecambe side that was relegated. He’s ready for a step up imo
Loan players have done well of late with Sunderland, so Brighton midfielder Weir could be another attractive option
Weir managed 10 goals and 5 assists from midfield in a Morecambe side that was relegated. He’s ready for a step up imo
It looks like it's all over for The Fans Together, the crypto collective which tried to buy a stake in Sunderland last year. Its website has gone, its twitter is silent and emails are bouncing back.
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The group, which originally announced plans to crowd-fund the £1bn+ purchase of a Premier League club and 14 other teams globally, only managed to get as far as acquiring a 20% in a team in the Greek regionalised second tier.
Despite pitching themselves as a fan ownership group, the bid for part of Sunderland didn't involve and wasn't endorsed by Sunderland fans. It was not well received by fan groups.
#EFL_Tactical_Trends
Thread: Sheffield United defending philosophy at corner-kicks at Championship
Coach Paul Heckingbottom has his own strategy in defending at set-pieces, which makes the team solid.
Let's see 👇
-3 vs 3 man-marked on the edge of six-yard
#SAFC | #SHUSUN
Thread: Sheffield United defending philosophy at corner-kicks at Championship
Coach Paul Heckingbottom has his own strategy in defending at set-pieces, which makes the team solid.
Let's see 👇
-3 vs 3 man-marked on the edge of six-yard
#SAFC | #SHUSUN
-2 vs 2 man-marked on the far-post.
-A player to guard the near post
- Player for facing the runners and the second ball
-A player to guard the near post
- Player for facing the runners and the second ball
Premier League clubs have pushed back against the independent regulator proposed in the recent @tracey_crouch government-led review, raising concerns about the “unintended consequences” of the report’s recommendations. But what is the actual state of English football’s finances?
This analysis looks at how football clubs in the top two divisions have fared in the last 10 years up to 2019/20, the last season when all clubs have published accounts. It therefore excludes 2020/21 when COVID had a big adverse impact as matches were played behind closed doors.
Just looking at revenue, people might think that there are no problems, as the 44 clubs in the Premier League and Championship have generated an impressive £41 bln in the 10 years 2011-20. That said, there is a clear gap between the Big Six, led by #MUFC £4.7 bln, and the rest.
After I put together a thread looking at the financial trends in the Premier League over the last 10 years from 2011 to 2020, a few people asked me if I could do the same for the EFL Championship. So here are the finances for England’s second tier over the last decade.
This analysis comes with caveats, as not all Championship clubs published accounts in the last decade, e.g. Derby County in 2019 and 2020. Also no accounts for clubs in administration, e.g. Portsmouth (2011 & 2012), Bolton Wanderers (2018 & 2019) and Wigan Athletic (2020).
Nevertheless, the themes and trends can still be highlighted, including the impact of COVID in the last three months of 2020. We will also feature some comparisons with the Premier League to illustrate the immense differences between England’s top two divisions.
Tras 48 años el Royale Union St Gilloise vuelve a la primera división de Bélgica. En Suiza, el club más ganador del país regresa a la élite: Grasshopper Club Zürich. ¿Qué otros clubes con títulos e historia en primeras divisiones de Europa continúan en el Ascenso? Los repasamos.
Union St Gilloise se fundó en 1897 en el municipio de Forest, uno de los 19 que rodean a Bruselas. Para 1935 el club tenía ganados 11 campeonatos de Bélgica y 2 Copas, además de otros 8 subcampeonatos, lo que lo ubicaba como el club más ganador del país. #RUSG
Incluso entre 1933 y 1935 estuvo 60 partidos invicto, lo cual es un récord en el fútbol de Bélgica. Sin embargo, tras la segunda guerra mundial, el equipo cayó en un pozo irrecuperable. Solo en 1960, tras una buena campaña, llegó a disputar la Copa UEFA y cayó en semifinales.
#BristolCity 2019/20 financial results cover a season when they finished 12th in the Championship. Head coach Lee Johnson was replaced by Dean Holden in July 2020. Finances were impacted by COVID-19. Some thoughts in the following thread.
#BristolCity swung from £11m profit before tax to £10m loss, mainly due to profit on player sales falling £12m from £38m to £26m, while revenue dropped £3m (10%) from £30m to £27m and expenses rose £6m (10%) to £64m. After tax, £10m profit to £9m loss.
#BristolCity revenue decrease was mainly driven by commercial falling £2.3m (14%) to £13.9m, though match day also dropped £1.2m (21%) to £4.8m, as 5 games were played behind closed doors. On the other hand, broadcasting increased £0.5m (6%) to £8.6m.
ON THIS DAY (1982)!
After three straight defeats Alan Durban’s Sunderland were looking to get back on track but Division One new boys Watford had other ideas!
✍🏼 @CWynn83
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After three straight defeats Alan Durban’s Sunderland were looking to get back on track but Division One new boys Watford had other ideas!
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Ahead of tomorrow’s game we collared a massive Posh fan - Jarred Farmer of ‘@TheYellowBlock Podcast’ - to gather his views on the team many are tipping as potential League One champions this season.
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✍🏼 @MattyCrichton
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ON THIS DAY (1989)!
Sunderland & Newcastle hadn’t faced each other since 1985... and the recently relegated mags, with new striker Micky Quinn leading the goalscoring charts, believed they had the upper hand.
✍🏼 @martin_wanless
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Sunderland & Newcastle hadn’t faced each other since 1985... and the recently relegated mags, with new striker Micky Quinn leading the goalscoring charts, believed they had the upper hand.
✍🏼 @martin_wanless
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Sunderland fans have had to get used to the idea of streaming matches in order to watch them live - what do you think of the service that the club provides?
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✍🏼 @Philip_RJ89
✍🏼 Kelvin Beattie
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✍🏼 @martin_wanless
✍🏼 @Philip_RJ89
✍🏼 Kelvin Beattie
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Speaking in a recent interview, club legend Julio Arca spoke about how then Newcastle boss Bobby Robson tried to pinch him from under our noses as he was about to put pen to paper on his first Sunderland contract...
✍🏻 @SAFCsource
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ON THIS DAY (2007): In the first Tees-Wear derby of the season, Sunderland’s fans were set to go home unhappy - that was, of course, until Liam Miller decided he had other plans...
✍🏼 @CackStottie
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✍🏼 @CackStottie
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𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘!
We've got a fantastic 'Niall Quinn's Disco Pants' #SAFC mug or towel to give away to one lucky follower.
𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥:
• RETWEET THIS POST
• FOLLOW @RokerReport
• FOLLOW @theterracelife
Winner chosen at random
Comp closes 23/9 @ 5pm.
We've got a fantastic 'Niall Quinn's Disco Pants' #SAFC mug or towel to give away to one lucky follower.
𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥:
• RETWEET THIS POST
• FOLLOW @RokerReport
• FOLLOW @theterracelife
Winner chosen at random
Comp closes 23/9 @ 5pm.
You can check out all of @theterracelife's Sunderland merch by clicking this link - loads of cool stuff to deck out those working-from-home offices with decent #SAFC clobber!
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Just over 24 hours to go on this competition - get involved and you might bag yourself some nice merch!
NEWS!
An Argentinian press report has given an update on Sunderland’s (and Houston’s) pursuit of Institutio forward Mateo Bajamich.
✍🏻 @SAFCsource
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An Argentinian press report has given an update on Sunderland’s (and Houston’s) pursuit of Institutio forward Mateo Bajamich.
✍🏻 @SAFCsource
®️®️ #SAFC 🔴⚪️
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ON THIS DAY (1995)!
Peter Reid’s Sunderland give a good account of themselves despite going out of the League Cup after being defeated by Liverpool at Anfield!
✍🏼 @CWynn83
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Peter Reid’s Sunderland give a good account of themselves despite going out of the League Cup after being defeated by Liverpool at Anfield!
✍🏼 @CWynn83
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In the news...
Bryan Oviedo isn't wanted at Copenhagen anymore, a former trialist gives his reasons for turning us down, Bailey Wright on 're-writing' Sunderland Til I Die, and York City take a 'gamble' on a former U23s player...
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Bryan Oviedo isn't wanted at Copenhagen anymore, a former trialist gives his reasons for turning us down, Bailey Wright on 're-writing' Sunderland Til I Die, and York City take a 'gamble' on a former U23s player...
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ON THIS DAY (1992)!
Tony Norman is linked to a Premier League club managed by an ex-Sunderland legend - can you work out which top flight club it could be?!
✍🏼 @CWynn83
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Tony Norman is linked to a Premier League club managed by an ex-Sunderland legend - can you work out which top flight club it could be?!
✍🏼 @CWynn83
®️®️ #SAFC 🔴⚪
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After almost a year as manager of Sunderland, Phil Parkinson is under pressure to begin delivering results. How long will the Sunderland manager get to prove he’s the man for the job?
✍🏼 @CWynn83
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✍🏼 @CWynn83
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ON THIS DAY (2014)
Gus Poyet was excited by the potential supply line from his new international winger. Would this be the man to supply the bullets for our strikers?
✍🏼 @martin_wanless
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Gus Poyet was excited by the potential supply line from his new international winger. Would this be the man to supply the bullets for our strikers?
✍🏼 @martin_wanless
®️®️ #SAFC 🔴⚪
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“A poor home draw against Bristol Rovers was not the ideal start to the season, but is it too early to criticise the Sunderland boss?” asks Connor Bromley.
✍🏼 @ConnorBromley
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✍🏼 @ConnorBromley
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ROKER ROUNDUP!
Andy Reid on his Sunderland spell; report claims we’ve missed out on an 18 year old Nigerian defender; and a former U23s striker has spoken out on what has been a difficult spell in his career.
✍🏼 @SAFCsource
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Andy Reid on his Sunderland spell; report claims we’ve missed out on an 18 year old Nigerian defender; and a former U23s striker has spoken out on what has been a difficult spell in his career.
✍🏼 @SAFCsource
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ON THIS DAY (1998): Whilst some fans were celebrating a rousing 3-0 win for Sunderland in the cup over Chester, others were ruing the fact that our best player picked up a serious injury.
✍🏼 @CackStottie
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✍🏼 @CackStottie
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ON THIS DAY (1995): In a situation with remarkable parallels to today, the Supporters Action For Change Group demanded the club chairman outlined his long-term vision for Sunderland Association Football Club.
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FAN LETTERS!
RR reader Anthony questions why Josh Scowen is at the club, given Parkinson is unwilling to select him, while Mark has concern over Lee Burge.
What do you think? Let us know...
📧 RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk!
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RR reader Anthony questions why Josh Scowen is at the club, given Parkinson is unwilling to select him, while Mark has concern over Lee Burge.
What do you think? Let us know...
📧 RokerReport@Yahoo.co.uk!
®️®️ #SAFC 🔴⚪
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ON THIS DAY (1985): One of our summer signings was facing his former club – and his big brother. Can you remember who it was?
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Scottish giants Rangers came to town to celebrate @benno_4 in pre-season 1993, and left a mark on our fans as well as on the pitch. What are your memories of the game?
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What's going on with Kimpioka?
Darren Bent on his 'best season'
Mannon & M'Vila on the move...
All this & more in the ROKER ROUNDUP!
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Darren Bent on his 'best season'
Mannon & M'Vila on the move...
All this & more in the ROKER ROUNDUP!
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On @RokerRapportPod today - previewing Sunderland v Bristol Rovers, looking ahead to the season & talking about Sunderland's current striking options - IT'S ONLY KEVIN BLOODY PHILLIPS!
Doesn't get much better than that...
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Doesn't get much better than that...
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🟥 NEW @RokerRapportPod! ⬜️
⭐️ 𝙎𝙐𝙋𝙀𝙍 𝙆𝙀𝙑𝙄𝙉 𝙋𝙃𝙄𝙇𝙇𝙄𝙋𝙎 ⭐️
🏟️ #SAFC Vs #BRFC Preview
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⚽️ Loads More!
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🏟️ #SAFC Vs #BRFC Preview
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Who put the ball in the Geordies' net?
Sunderland’s 2018/19 financial results cover the first season under the ownership of Stewart Donald, when they finished 5th in League One following relegation from the Championship the previous year, but lost to Charlton in the play-off final. Some thoughts follow #SAFC
Despite relegation, #SAFC loss narrowed from £20m to £11m, even though revenue fell £5m (8%) to £59m, profit on player sales down £6m and no repeat of £8m sale of old training facility, as expenses were slashed by £50m. Would have been profitable without £20.5m debt write-off.
The #SAFC £5m revenue decline actually represented a good performance, given that broadcasting fell £9m (18%) from £49m to £40m, due to lower parachute payments, as gate receipts increased £2m (31%) from £6.6m to £8.6m and commercial rose £1.9m (22%) from £8.2m to £10.1m.
Nothing should come as a surprise in football, but it was still a shock when Wigan Athletic entered administration this month immediately after the new owners, Next Leader Fund (NLF), took control. This thread looks at how this happened, including #WAFC latest financials.
First up, in November 2018, after 23 years as owners, the Whelan family sold #WAFC to Hong Kong based International Entertainment Corporation (ICE), a company that runs hotel and casino business in the Philippines, for £22m (price £15.9m plus taking on £6.5m loans).
More recently in June 2020, ICE sold #WAFC to NLF for £17.5m, giving ICE a nice £1.6m profit, plus the repayment of the £24.6m they had invested. However, the club was immediately put into administration, as a result of the new owners not putting any more funds into the club.
Blackburn Rovers’ financial results for 2018/19 covered “a season of consolidation for Tony Mowbray’s men”, as the club finished 15th in the Championship, having secured automatic promotion from League One the previous year. Some thoughts in the following thread #Rovers
#Rovers loss widened by £1.4m from £16.8m to £18.2m, despite revenue increasing by £7.7m (86%) from £9.0m to £16.7m following promotion, as operating expenses grew £8.6m and profit on player sales fell £0.5m to £0.6m.
Main reason for #Rovers £7.7m revenue growth was the higher TV deal in the Championship, which meant broadcasting almost quadrupled, rising £5.5m from £1.9m to £7.4m. There was also good growth in commercial, up £1.2m (28%) to £5.5m, and match day, up £1.0m (35%) to £3.7m.
Leeds United’s 2018/19 accounts cover “one of the most exciting years in over a decade” under renowned coach Marcelo Bielsa, though it ultimately ended in disappointment, as they finished 3rd in the Championship before losing to #DCFC in the play-offs. Some thoughts follow #LUFC
#LUFC loss widened from £4m to £21m, despite revenue rising £8m (20%) from £41m to £49m, as profit on player sales dropped £2m to £16m and expenses increased by a chunky £23m, as owner Andrea Radrizzani made significant investments to turn Leeds into promotion contenders.
The main reason for #LUFC £8.2m revenue growth was a £5.4m (25%) increase in commercial income from £21.8m to £27.2m (mainly merchandising and hospitality), though gate receipts also rose £1.4m (12%) to £12.6m, while broadcasting was up £1.5m (19%) to £9.1m.
