2017/18 Kevin Mirallas

[Gladystweet]

Aye I do remember that, but it’s up to him to be professional isn’t it? If I recall the Swansea one he came on and got sent off about 30 seconds later for a horror tackle in a bore draw. Just frustration. Then against West Ham he got a second yellow after 30 odd minutes for sliding in late way inside their half. Brainless.

I agree with you there. One thing I always remember about Mirallas was his goal against Leicester away in Martinez’s last game. Despite playing dreadfully he picked it up on the halfway line then went past 3 players and slotted. I kept saying to everyone “you’ll never get that out of Cleverley”. Mirallas always has that ability to change a game with something special.

Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if we see him playing up front this season. Beggars can't be choosers and all that.

 

[upthetoffees]

...fine player but not the best of professionals. When he got his new contract I said I feared he might be the type who’s form and availability dipped when back in his comfort zone. It appears he’s had a falling out with Koeman, much depends on whether Mirallas is overly bothered if that situation changes.

Sounds like a clash of egos to me. Koeman seems the spiteful type, Mirallas the stubborn one.

 

[Safc-mark-91]

He’s got the attitude of a 7 year old, mate. The answer to your question is absolutely yes, Mirallas can be the best player on any pitch, but it’s far more likely he’ll not do a tap for an hour then lose interest or do something stupid.

I think people turned on him when he had a bizarre spell of getting sent off all the time for idiotic challenges and threw a huge strop on the pitch to take a penalty in front of Baines and Lukaku - then missed it.

He’s definitely talented. And in my opinion still worth having on the pitch based on ability. But he thinks he’s far, far better than he is and it’s only ever a few hours until his next tantrum.

Thanks for that mate. Had a feeling it would be an attitude problem.

Sounds like an immature lad who has had too much too soon and it inevitably goes to his head. Like you say, he's very talented, I watched him breeze past defenders like they wern't there, but, if he continues to sulk, not put the graft in etc - He'll soon fade off the footballing map.

We had a player called Ryan Noble who was breaking all records for our reserve team, scoring 30 odds goals etc called up by the England U17, he was a forward, fast, eager and impressive. Steve Bruce handed him a 20minute cameo role from the bench in a dead rubber game. This was about 6/7 years ago. Sky was the limit. Then he was spotted around Sunderland Casino's drinking red wine and gambling silly amounts of cash, with his 'Birds' sniffing around. Apparently he was an arrogant you-know-what. Anyway went from Sunderland, to Hartlepool, to Darlington, to Seaham Red Star, to playing for Chesters FC (Local Pub) then loads of other semi-amateur teams. One night, after we beat the Mags 3-0, under Di Canio, I ordered a Pizza from Pizza King and Ryan Noble was the delivery guy! Asked him straight (not meaning to embarrass the kid) and he said nothing. I thought I must have drank too much, tossed his name into the Sunderland forum (Ready to go) and it's confirmed he's now delivering Pizzas. I mean, fair play to the boy for making ends meet but what a fall that is eh? lol

Hopefully Mirallas will read this and pull his socks up! Or else....

 

[Prevenger17]

Then he was spotted around Sunderland Casino's drinking Red Wind, apparently he was an arrogant you-know-what. Anyway went from Sunderland, to Hartlepool, to Darlington, to Seaham Red Star, to playing for Chesters FC (Local Pub) then loads of other semi-amateur teams. One night, after we beat the Mags 3-0, under Di Canio, I ordered a Pizza from Pizza King and Ryan Noble was the delivery guy!

This is a good story, I hope its true

 

[Safc-mark-91]

This is a good story, I hope its true

On my life mate! Head over to 'Ready to go pure football' (if you're bored or not busy of course) there's several threads that confirm he delivers Pizzas. Think some just want to rip the kid to shreds which isn't cool. Even if he did mess up his career (Like monumental style mess up) he still did something most of us won't and pulled on the Red and White shirt.

I only knew it was him as he looks dangerously underweight and a really distinctive face with elaborate hair.

There's quite a few jokes about him as you can imagine.

Personally, I'm just annoyed for him for wasting his talent which most (Like me and you) would kill to have.

 

[roydo]

On my life mate! Head over to 'Ready to go pure football' (if you're bored or not busy of course) there's several threads that confirm he delivers Pizzas. Think some just want to rip the kid to shreds which isn't cool. Even if he did mess up his career (Like monumental style mess up) he still did something most of us won't and pulled on the Red and White shirt.

I only knew it was him as he looks dangerously underweight and a really distinctive face with elaborate hair.

There's quite a few jokes about him as you can imagine.

Personally, I'm just annoyed for him for wasting his talent which most (Like me and you) would kill to have.

Remember Tom Ritchie @Safc-mark-91 ?

He was my postie till he retired a year or so again. Lovely bloke. Terrible footballer for you mind.

 

[Azzurri]

Thanks for that mate. Had a feeling it would be an attitude problem.

Sounds like an immature lad who has had too much too soon and it inevitably goes to his head. Like you say, he's very talented, I watched him breeze past defenders like they wern't there, but, if he continues to sulk, not put the graft in etc - He'll soon fade off the footballing map.

We had a player called Ryan Noble who was breaking all records for our reserve team, scoring 30 odds goals etc called up by the England U17, he was a forward, fast, eager and impressive. Steve Bruce handed him a 20minute cameo role from the bench in a dead rubber game. This was about 6/7 years ago. Sky was the limit. Then he was spotted around Sunderland Casino's drinking red wine and gambling silly amounts of cash, with his 'Birds' sniffing around. Apparently he was an arrogant you-know-what. Anyway went from Sunderland, to Hartlepool, to Darlington, to Seaham Red Star, to playing for Chesters FC (Local Pub) then loads of other semi-amateur teams. One night, after we beat the Mags 3-0, under Di Canio, I ordered a Pizza from Pizza King and Ryan Noble was the delivery guy! Asked him straight (not meaning to embarrass the kid) and he said nothing. I thought I must have drank too much, tossed his name into the Sunderland forum (Ready to go) and it's confirmed he's now delivering Pizzas. I mean, fair play to the boy for making ends meet but what a fall that is eh? lol

Hopefully Mirallas will read this and pull his socks up! Or else....

Good grief haha what a story that is! Just googled those teams and they play at the same level I have in the past, which really isn’t great at all. Shocking stuff.

On the one hand people think “they had their chance”, but at the same time I feel sorry for lads when you hear stories like that. He’ll know what a mistake he made already, if not he will in a few years. Must feel like a right tit every time someone recognises him.

We’ve had Jose Baxter and George Green here with similar tales, although the former I don’t feel at all sorry for.

 

[Osamabindiesel]

Mirallas is responsible for about 3 goals just by driving mad at 5 defenders from the midway line. That is FIFA ish right there.

 

[Safc-mark-91]

Remember Tom Ritchie @Safc-mark-91 ?

He was my postie till he retired a year or so again. Lovely bloke. Terrible footballer for you mind.

He the forward we had in the 80's? Proper battle axe? Little before my time mate but if it's who I think it is - Yep, I've got the Sunderland DVD from the 80's and 70's.

When was he your postie for long mate? That's an interesting career choice from Football. Terrible Footballer playing for us? Never! lol

The 'Premierships top 100 worst strikers' was an article I stumbled upon Today. I didn't read it as I'm embarrassed how many candidates we've got mate.

Andy Gray
Jon Stead
Jozy Altidore
Kevin Kyle
Rade Prica
Benjani....

lol

Guarantee 4 of them are nailed on top 20.

 

[Gladystweet]

He the forward we had in the 80's? Proper battle axe? Little before my time mate but if it's who I think it is - Yep, I've got the Sunderland DVD from the 80's and 70's.

When was he your postie for long mate? That's an interesting career choice from Football. Terrible Footballer playing for us? Never! lol

The 'Premierships top 100 worst strikers' was an article I stumbled upon Today. I didn't read it as I'm embarrassed how many candidates we've got mate.

Andy Gray
Jon Stead
Jozy Altidore
Kevin Kyle
Rade Prica
Benjani....

lol

Guarantee 4 of them are nailed on top 20.

Jon stead was awesome.


When he played against us like...

 

[Safc-mark-91]

Good grief haha what a story that is! Just googled those teams and they play at the same level I have in the past, which really isn’t great at all. Shocking stuff.

On the one hand people think “they had their chance”, but at the same time I feel sorry for lads when you hear stories like that. He’ll know what a mistake he made already, if not he will in a few years. Must feel like a right tit every time someone recognises him.

We’ve had Jose Baxter and George Green here with similar tales, although the former I don’t feel at all sorry for.

Fair play to you for reaching them levels mate. Did you ever get paid? Closet I've been is winning a bottle of beer for winning a 5-a-side division 4 (Yes 4) league.

I do feel sorry for him as he was clearly thinking "I've made it" hence his eagerness to spend as much as he can. He's clearly lost it all - Or he wouldn't be delivering Pizzas to me!

I just think it's such a waste.

Jose Baxter! There's a name from the past. He was my go-to-man in Football Manager 2013-2015! Wonder kid. What ever happened to him?

 

[Safc-mark-91]

Jon stead was awesome.


When he played against us like...

He was a joy to watch at times. But, not in a good way. During that 15 point season, such was the atmosphere, when he even managed to get a shot on target it would result in a huge roar sarcastic cheer from the crowd. I think we were past the stage of caring and in a manic state - We just laughed at our demise, everyone was beating us, we might aswel have a laugh while we stink the division out.

Jon Stead couldn't shoot, couldn't run, couldn't hold it up, he was about as useful as a pair of sunglasses on a bloke with 1 ear.

He managed 1 goal that season....Against your lot lollol Sorry!


You still beat us though (shock)

Edit - Think it was 2-2 now I think of it, remember Delap scoring for us.

 

[goodisonopheliac]

Happy birthday to Kevin and his beautiful arse.

 

[Azzurri]

Fair play to you for reaching them levels mate. Did you ever get paid? Closet I've been is winning a bottle of beer for winning a 5-a-side division 4 (Yes 4) league.

I do feel sorry for him as he was clearly thinking "I've made it" hence his eagerness to spend as much as he can. He's clearly lost it all - Or he wouldn't be delivering Pizzas to me!

I just think it's such a waste.

Jose Baxter! There's a name from the past. He was my go-to-msn in Football Manager 2013-2015! Wonder kid. What ever happened to him?

Cheers! Nah only a few in our side did, and not much, but I was only there very briefly anyway.

Aye he was “the next Rooney” at one point, just couldn’t stay away from the drugs, both taking and selling*. Failed a couple of tests and was given the boot by Sheffield United despite looking half decent in the lower leagues. In a bizarre turn of events our chairman took pity on him and he’s now with our Under 23s squad. God knows why. Maybe they think he’ll be an example to the young lads of what not to do




*allegedly

 

[roydo]

He the forward we had in the 80's? Proper battle axe? Little before my time mate but if it's who I think it is - Yep, I've got the Sunderland DVD from the 80's and 70's.

When was he your postie for long mate? That's an interesting career choice from Football. Terrible Footballer playing for us? Never!

Thats the lad. Paid Bristol City £250k for him, then sold him back about 18 months later. Battleaxe? Nah, skinny as a rake.

He was my postie for about 10 years. Played against him once as well.

Sake, just a bit off topic. Soz Danny.