Month: June 2024

‘All over the place’… Former Sunderland loan man slams club over manager fiasco

20/06/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland has now surpassed the four-month mark without having a manager in place. The club dismissed Michael Beale on February 19th, 2024, and appointed Mike Dodds as interim manager until the summer. Since then, it seems Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus has missed out on several top candidates for the managerial position. Will Still, the top choice, reportedly agreed to replace Beale but ended up taking the RC Lens job. Liam Rosenior was then in line for further talks before he also withdrew, leaving Sunderland struggling in their search. Both Louis-Dreyfus and sporting director Kristjaan Speakman have faced significant criticism, and now former Sunderland loan player Alan Hutton has voiced his opinion on the matter.

Raptors Draft Watch: Kyle Filipowski’s stylistic fit

19/06/2024 Raymond 0

Filipowski’s ability to protect the rim is another worry, particularly due to his current lack of strength and limited vertical athleticism. Teams drafting him should avoid matchups against dominant centers like Joel Embiid, where Filipowski’s negative wingspan could be exposed. His challenges echo those of past ‘tweener’ bigs like Luka Garza and Drew Timme, who faced difficulty establishing consistent roles despite their skill sets.

Leeds United transfer business questioned as Jack Harrison to Everton update shared

19/06/2024 Raymond 0

Graham Smyth, the chief football writer for the Yorkshire Evening Post, has labeled the loan release clause that allows Jack Harrison to return to Everton from Leeds United without a fee this summer as “egregious.” Expressing his dismay on June 19, Smyth pointed out that this clause permits Harrison to join Everton on loan for a second consecutive season without Leeds receiving a loan fee, although Everton will cover all of Harrison’s wages for the 2024-25 season.