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It's 18 months old this one. Let's see if my thoughts on Poveda hold up or if he's improved.

Did I say Austria? Well they used to be the same country...Idiot me. I also called Yates - Jerry (The ex-Swansea one)...instead of Ryan. Ah well, mortal errors and lack of time. Still, I'm glad you liked the video. And thanks for taking the time to drop the comment. Back in a few weeks.

Lol...how stupid of me. Not sure how I managed that? It would be spectacular if Jerry Yates scored for Forest. TY pointing that out. Hey ho.

Yes, There's a series of problems with the goal, and the stuff I highlighted before about the centre halves and Midfielders in terms of who takes the runner or not play into this as well. But it's pre-season so I'm not going to be too hard on them learning a new system. It does show that they have to rely on each other to at correctly though. Thanks for taking the time to drop a positive comment, I really do appreciate it. And the notes and thoughts all feed into the things I look at so keep them coming too.

TY and glad you've taken the time to drop me a note to say so. Spread the word marra.

What a wonderful message that was to read. Thank you, glad I an keep you up to date and entertained. It's like a little Match of the Day just for Sunderland isn't it? Yes, Regis looks like he has a clear plan. Fingers crossed he gets off to a good start. I thought that Forest game was a good showing for only three weeks of training to a new system.

I think Le Bris said something the other day about having or wanting a set piece coach, so let's hope we get some planning and training into things, lord knows our set pieces last season were appalling. Thanks for taking the time to write a comment, I do appreciate it and glad you liked the vid.

Great analysis of the game and video mate 😃, I will definitely be tuning in to your videos this season. Let’s just hope thats its a better one than last 😂🔴⚪️

That's a new description, but I'll happily take that one. Thank you so much to taking the time to write such a generous comment. Thanks also for the twitter reposts. It makes a world of difference to know the enormous effort involved is liked by people, so thank you.And fingers crossed...I just hope Regis gets off to a good start.

@@altending my absolute pleasure mate I've been a big fan since you're very first video! Tbh last year I probably preferred your balanced analysis of games more than the games themselves 😅 keep up the great work

A pleasure sir, especially when people take the time to show me they appreciate it. Keeps up the motivation. All the best.

@@altending like I always say the most informative videos possible you really could land yourself a job. you see so much other people don't see and take so much time to deliver.

Superb news. Add in a couple of strikers and it's game on.

@@altending 100%. I wonder if Clarke will stay too now?

I don't think he minds one more year if it comes to that, but if someone is prepared to pay $25 mill or more then he'll be sold. Will go down to the wire and then someone like Palace or Ipswich will panic and cough up. Might even start a bidding war.

@@altending 100% agree

I will of course be keeping an eye on the scores when away, but with a bit of luk this transfer window we could be on our way.

Glad you liked it. Getting all prepped for the start of the season

Gerrin, thanks for that. Spread the word marra.

Yes a clear system of play. Dan Neil's creativity suffers for it and he does seem quite rigid, but let's see how it all goes.

Well obviously I agree with you. Spread the word marra and thank you for taking the time to write that. Much appreciated.

I agree. Sound progress and good to see Le Bris has a clear vision. As for Subscribers, I think I provide insight and teach a little about football over the vids, so it should appeal to some beyond Sunderland, but people like different things. All I can do is keep trying to make it as high quality as I'm able and hopefully people will find it. Thank you for your kind words and support though. Let's me know I am doing the right thing and should keep doing it.

Gerrin Sir. A lot of effort goes into them, hopefully always worth the time for you.

Yes, I very much like the fact he didn't come for money, he came because he wanted to.

Yes, I could drag them up from the year before, but I don't think we'd be comparing the same players there. Evans didn't play last season so I couldn't compare him to Evans against the same opposition. It might be useful to do though.

@@altending the problem is your uploads and coverage spoil us....we expect every angle covered, haha

@@barbuseditor Got to keep me on my toes. I'll miss things and see thing differently...well worth pointing stuff out.

Every season must begin with hope. It's the law of following football.

I thought you meant mood music. I get you now. The hmm, hmm, music remains. That's only for the game reviews though. The player lowdown's always have something different. I do like the hmms intro though...it's catchy and it's still here.

I must confess to getting carried away with the annual pre-season optimism, so I am in total agreement with you

@@altending Bris looks like an evil French Keano, I'm expecting early success. Either that or an evil Chris Coleman, not quite so good

@@intheclarts That's pretty funny.

A pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to post a comment. It's greatly appreciated and let's me know I'm am making stuff people want.

I made this video. You know that...you've seen a few and commented on others. I am particularly pleased with my introduction and the glitch titles and transitions. Glad you liked it and spread the word marra. Oh and you got your wish...Roberts looked on form against the Sandies.

Happy to serve. You watch and enjoy, I feel appreciated and I'll keep making them. It's a virtuous circle we're all happy with.

Yep and the fact he's been a Captain for the last three years will mean he knows how to speak to people and motivate and advise them. Fingers crossed.

Thanks you, I came to pretty much the same conclusion as your X thread...just a different format really. Keep up your stuff, you seem to be progressing your career nicely. I'll always support that.

@@altending Likewise mate - thankyou very much for the kind words, massively appreciated!

I am happy to deliver Sir. Glad you liked it, must be my longest subscriber. Off on hols in a week or two, so I'll likely miss some transfer business, but I'll try to stay on top of things.

Yes, I think it's a very sensible signing, just the sort of thing we needed a year ago. In any case - here now.

Yes, I know it's a highlights reel, but it would take too long to seek out video footage for errors. I think we know we've got a decent player, not a world beater. We need solid, experienced players and a midfielder. He fits the bill nicely. I think I did point out his weaknesses in the stats section though. In any case, what kind of fans would we be to slate a perfectly decent footballer with a shitty video moaning about him. Start of the season man! We each start with optimism, it would all be too miserable if we didn't given so few of us will end up winning anything.

@@altending wasn’t having a pop i was just saying that’s more or less all he did for us last season. And like i said i hope he does well for you. Of course you won’t put bad clips in there why would you haha.

Don't say 'break' please.

Where does the data come from

@@johnmurray5573 I get that form using the advanced comparison application on FB ref. You can add/subtract players on the left, but you have to be careful comparing similar years and not comparing full career stats to someone who has one season. And I am unsure about comparing different years. This is why Cory Evans doesn't figure in the data I presented. He barely played last season and that is a comparison of the three playing the same season. It isn't working atm...but I'll post a link to the comparison I did and you can mess about with it and look yourself. I'm sure you might spot some things I didn't or view some other things differently.

Yes, first time I've been able to do that data comparison with our players to evaluate if it's a good signing. I think it worked well to demonstrate some points. He seems to be a solid, sensible signing. I have of course, jinxed him by referring to his unblemished decade long injury record.

Yes, top business. Very sensible signing.

Not really fella...went to bed at 7am after finishing that. It take about an hour to make a minute of video, but there's the research and scripting before that. Obviously it's a generous portrayal. I have often thought of doing worst reviews with clips of all their own goals or red cards and cock ups, but it would take an age to seek it all out, but it might be fun to do. Thanks anyway and I reckon Browne will be a solid, useful signing for us.

It wouldn't be Sunderland if there wasn't a but.

@@altending I did mean "fill me." Yes, that is very true. I am looking forward to reading your comments on our progress this year. Thank you.

Good god! If Carlsburg did subscriptions. Thank you so much. It's nice to know people appreciate the work I put into stuff. I'll give you a shout out.

Yay...thanks for that. Glad you enjoyed it. Gotta have hope at the start of the season don't you?