Dan Neil Transfer Epitomises Sunderland Recruitment Strategy
The confirmation of Dan Neil’s loan move to Ipswich is further evidence of Sunderland’s recent recruitment strategy.
Since promotion was confirmed in May, the Black Cats hierarchy have been ruthless in their quest to establish themselves in the Premier League.
Patrick Roberts’ departure in the summer was an early sign that the players who had put them in the top flight were not to be given special treatment when it came to their futures at the Stadium of Light.
Despite Dan Neil being the captain of the side that won promotion back to the Premier League, he too, has been on the receiving end of Sunderland’s emotionless strategy. The South Shields midfielder has played just 13 minutes in the top flight this season after the arrivals of Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki have pushed him down the pecking order.
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Yet, evidently it is working, and there have been few complaints from supporters or players.
With Sunderland sitting 11th in the league ahead of matchday 24 and only two points from the European places, they are highlighting that there is no room for sentimentalism if you are to succeed in modern football.
