“Don’t get me wrong” – Sunderland striker concern played down amid Alexandre Mendy talk
Mason Cotcher, a standout in Sunderland’s youth ranks and attracting Premier League attention, is precisely the type of player the club wants in their first team. However, Sunderland has failed to promote Cotcher, and now he is set to leave without ever making a first-team appearance. This situation mirrors that of Chris Rigg, who also excelled in the academy and attracted Premier League interest. Unlike Cotcher, Rigg got a chance to play for the first team and is now poised to become a valuable asset for Sunderland. Kristjaan Speakman might regret losing Cotcher to Aston Villa, but this should serve as a valuable lesson for him and the club.
