It was an interesting transfer window for Sunderland fans. During the window, the club brought in five new players and welcomed back Ethan Robson from his loan at Grimsby Town. They brought in three players on loan as well as striker Kyle Lafferty on a free transfer, while Josh Scowen was purchased from QPR for an undisclosed fee (Transfermarkt).
In response to this, Roker Report asked fans to rate their January transfer window. Many supporters are underwhelmed by the signings, admitting that they wished Stewart Donald and Phil Parkinson had made more investment. They pointed out that the team is still in need of another striker and creative midfielder. One fan even suggests the team is weaker than this time last season, with Aiden McGeady, Dylan McGeouch, Marc McNulty and Laurens De Bock all leaving the club during January.
meh
— Dr Gary Blackburn (@gjb70) February 6, 2020
Totally shocking no no striker no creativity in medfield and no goal plus out of his depth manager
— Chippy1977 (@Chippy19772) February 6, 2020
Weakened the team from this time last season
— Ken (@Ken_safc_1970) February 6, 2020
How do you view Sunderland's January transfer window?
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Others are withholding judgement until they see the players get a good run of games. If they work out, they won’t be complaining about the window, as it’s more about results, not big names.
Average. Lacking an incoming goal scoring CF. Time will tell whether it was good or bad.
— kevin defty (@kevindefty1) February 6, 2020
Not to excited, it’s wait and see thing for me
— Ralph Lane (@Lane2ralphlane) February 6, 2020
It will depend only on results
— John Meikle (@guitarsmiler) February 6, 2020
Far too early to say. If they all click and get us up it’ll have been an excellent window. Fact is, we don’t know how they will fair in League 1 and if they have the fight in them.
— Lee Mack (@LeeMck9) February 6, 2020
What do we think?
We agree with the last few fans on this one. While some might consider this window a bit of a letdown, it will all be worth it if the club can make it out of League One. Assuming Parkinson can get the players to commit to his brand of football, there is every chance he can lead them back to the Championship. Only time will tell.