Dembele (Clarke ) replaced by Richardson (Large)

[Ed]

Oh dear

[TonyGilroy]

They're different types of player but Richardson was schooled at Old Trafford, played for England and probably has 200+ Premier League games under his belt.

He really isn't a bad squad addition.

[zzamora]

They're different types of player but Richardson was schooled at Old Trafford, played for England and probably has 200+ Premier League games under his belt.

He really isn't a bad squad addition.

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[cottage cheese]

 he can take a free kick which dembele cant so  098.gif

[zander]

Sunderland fans are sad to see him go as he's been a really solid player for them. Of course he is not a Dembele replacement but he'll be a good addition that provides Jol with some different options.

[Mr Fulham]

Why people think a left midfielder/left back is a replacement for a CM/attacking mid is beyond me.

[Bradstow]

Good analogy. Jut like what follows the Lord Mayor's show

[Lighthouse]

Well it is not really. Not Barnet and Hicks for Houghton either. We need a left winger as only Kaka fills the spot. Richardson a good squad player but nothing else. But Dembele is a utility player who we cannot ever find a replacement for. However Dembele wasn't all powerful. He can beat people for fun but passing and shooting were poor down to poor decision making.

Problems lie in shortage of good squad players in many areas, especially upfront.

[bill taylors apprentice]

Nothing can be as bad as Frank Large. (although his scoring record in the lower leagues was quiet good)