Sunderland dropped three points last night after failing to take advantage of a trip to Bristol Rovers. The game was won by Jonson Clarke-Harris with a goal in the 39th minute. He doubled his goal tally in the 75th minute to secure all three points.
After the game, some Sunderland fans groaned at the performance of Denver Hume. They don’t think he is good enough, with many highlighting his inability to win a header. Some question why he is still playing football matches when the club have Declan John. The side brought the Welsh full-back to the club on loan from Swansea in January.
Parky’s stubbornness has ultimately cost us. Sticking with Hume persistently at left back after making mistake after mistake, sticking with Dobson and Power together in the middle and not dropping Gooch earlier after a barren run of form. Stuck with Wyke too long, too.#SAFC
— Speak Sunderland (@SpeakSAFC) March 10, 2020
Has Hume been on the pitch tonight??
— Phil Beckett (@PhilBeckettuk) March 10, 2020
Also did anyone notice power going to left back and Hume going to midfield when defending a goal kick cause Hume cant head a ball.
— Millz (@LeeSafcMiller) March 10, 2020
#SAFC what was the plan tonight? Punt it long. Flanagan didn’t pass to Hume all game. Hume is physically too weak to be a footballer. Can’t compete for headers? Pathetic. Declan John must be unbelievably bad
— Chris Dixon (@cjd2808) March 10, 2020
How does hume start. We’ve got a championship left back we have just brought in #SAFC
— Liam (@LiamSafc3) March 10, 2020
Who should start Sunderland's next game if both are fit?
Denver Hume
Declan John
One fan admits that he feels bad for Hume. He thinks it is clear that the player isn’t comfortable playing the position that is asked of him.
As much as Hume has been woeful recently, I actually feel a bit sorry for him. It is his 1st full season of professional football after last seasons injury. You start the season as the clubs only left back. You get put in wing back a position you’ve never played before. #safc
— Jordan Ramsey (@RamseySAFC) March 10, 2020
What do we think?
Hume has played 37 matches for Sunderland this season. Despite his consistent inclusion in the team, these fans don’t think he is deserving of a spot in the starting eleven.