In the past Sunderland have sold valuable senior players, no matter what status they have with fans, some players have left due to personal circumstances, Younes Kaboul or simply the club was given an offer they could not refuse, for example Darren Bent.
There has also been some great home grown talent that had started life at Sunderland’s academy, earning their stripes through the ranks. But, they’ve also found life more comfortable outside the reigns of Sunderland, I.E Jack Colback.
These circumstances would be futile, if the recruitment system at Sunderland was at its best, but lately this seems not the case and it looks imperative for Sunderland to keep a hold of its aspiring senior youth players, Duncan Watmore and Jordan Pickford, especially as the inflated transfer market in England is at an all time high.
Recently, Sunderland fans have had something to cheer about at International level for once, academy product Jordan Henderson captained England in a qualifying game, and Jordan Pickford gained his first senior call up.
Therefore, although players leave Sunderland there is always the hope they will return, that is why we look to the top players we would like to see make a Wearside return.
