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Sunderland’s £8m Masterstroke: Cashed In Before Star’s Value Plummeted

04/11/2024 Raymond 0

Sunderland’s hunt for a prolific striker has been a challenging journey, with mixed results in recent transfer windows. Last season, new additions Mason Burstow and Nazariy Rusyn struggled to find the back of the net, leaving the Black Cats short on firepower. However, Wilson Isidor, on loan from Zenit St. Petersburg, appears to be the spark Sunderland needed. The Frenchman has quickly made his mark, netting four times in just ten Championship games, and giving Sunderland a renewed sense of hope up front. Yet, his temporary status raises concerns about whether he will stay long-term or leave Sunderland searching for answers once again.

The club’s current form also highlights the impact of Ross Stewart’s departure, whose goal-scoring heroics led Sunderland through many pivotal moments. Although his move to Southampton initially seemed a promising step up, injuries have derailed his progress, diminishing his market value and goal-scoring confidence. Now, Sunderland’s focus shifts to harnessing Isidor’s potential as they set their sights on a long-awaited return to the Premier League.

 Leeds United Brenden Aaronson issues heartfelt message to Elland Road faithful

04/11/2024 Emmanuel 0

Brenden Aaronson can do no wrong at the moment. It is now five goal contributions in 13 Championship matches for the USA international.

His hard-working performances have won over the doubters. The boos from the Elland Road faithful that greeted Aaronson’s introduction as a second half substitute in the opening-day thriller with Portsmouth seem a lifetime ago…

Rangers Boss Clement Acknowledges Celtic’s Power After Witnessing Aberdeen Defeat at Hampden

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Celtic secured their spot in the League Cup final scheduled for December after delivering an emphatic defeat to Aberdeen at Hampden on Saturday. Their commanding performance left no doubt about their readiness for the final. Meanwhile, Rangers joined Celtic in the final a day later, but their journey was much more challenging. After going down early in the first half against Motherwell, they had to fight hard to come back, eventually winning the semi-final 2-1.

In the aftermath of Rangers’ victory, Philippe Clement expressed concern about the upcoming challenge of facing Celtic in just over a month. He acknowledged the difficulties teams face in maintaining peak performance every few days, citing Aberdeen’s recent struggles against both teams. Clement emphasized that Celtic is a formidable opponent, demonstrating their strength both domestically and in Europe. He recognized the upcoming match as a significant challenge, expressing his determination to rise to it.

Since Clement took over as Rangers’ boss in October 2023, Celtic has dominated their encounters, winning four of the five matches they’ve played against each other. In their most recent clash on September 1, 2024, Celtic once again asserted their dominance with a 3-0 victory, sending a clear message to their rivals early in the season.