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SPEAKMAN DOUBLESPEAK?


Kristjaan Speakman has opened up about the Ross Stewart contract situation, well kind of anyway. Some might feel that the following is pseudo intellectualism of the highest order…


TOPIC OF PLAYER TRADING IS SENSITIVE

“The fact that Sunderland hasn’t bought, developed and sold players in recent history has meant that this topic of player trading is sensitive. I completely understand this as supporters buy season cards and tickets to see these players. Supporters need to understand that the player trading model is two-way. Fans always ask who is coming in, but don’t think about who we are letting go. We have some small successes with revenue brought in for Benji Kimpioka and Denver Hume."


POLARISING DISCUSSION

“With our most high-profile players, we want to maintain