Way beyond my expectations, that's for sure. Hard to think he could have done much better - being associated with turning a team around and staving off relegation. There will no question of his ability to put in a workingman's shift at RB and his speed will not have been lost on a lot of managers. Now it will just be a question of where the need might arise. But he's earned himself a serious look from most mid-table and below teams at this point.
But so will everyone, which is always the problem. And Sunderland is in Sunderland, so there is a limit to the amount of special that they can attract. Recall how hard Borini tried to not go. There are leagues they will be able to poach for sure - but they can't have anyone they want, even if they can afford them.
I was one of the posters who said he should've gone to Roma instead. Sunderland the last month have shown they actually have team chemistry. That and they've escaped relegation. It's nice to see him improve his game, adjusting to speed of play was the biggest hurdle IMO. See if he can improve his weaknesses like crossing and play in final third next season.
ditto, an outright purchase would be ideal right now. Total opposite trajectory of Jozy's time. Hes learned, hes gotten better, and under Big Sam, hes gonna get good coaching. One thing I wouldn't mind seeing that is typical of Allardyce defenders is a bit of a nasty streak. I wouldn't mind him developing some aggressiveness to his defending. Im not talking about careening carelessly with tackles, but getting in the heads of attackers by harassment kinda thing. I cant really complain though, good campaign for him, and hes a better player for it.
I don't know why so many people keep saying they want Sunderland to buy him, it's still Sunderland. Don't let the euphoria of them staying up again cloud your judgement. Remember now that BSA tried to buy Eboue (with intent to play) less than 2 months ago. He was still looking for DY's replacement. Sam really turned it around this year, but that still doesn't change the fact that they'll probably be looking to fight relegation once again next season. There are much better spots for DY to go that would suit his strengths alot more than Sunderland (not necessarily in the Premier League). I would consider him being bought by them a worst case scenario along with Spurs just flat out keeping him through the transfer window.
People wouldn't mind seeing Sunderland buy him because they are realistic and pragmatic about his abilities and role. As of now, Yedlin is a week in and week out starter in an BPL team and getting 90 minutes every weekend at that level is the most important thing for Yedlin. Only one other American (Geoff Cameron) can make that claim. If he goes back to Spurs, he likely won't earn a starting spot and at 22 years old he is earning consistent minutes in the BPL with Sunderland. The idea of Yedlin going back to Spurs and then chasing that elusive "perfect loan" is a white whale. That perfect loan might not even exist. It is much better for him to stay at a club and with a manager that has shown a willingness to give him 90 minutes every weekend vs. going back out on loan to some unknown team and manager where he maybe rooted to the bench. People are always looking for the next hot new thing player or looking to move a player up to a bigger club but they get lost in that and don't realize how great a situation it is to have a 22 year old American defender earning 90 minutes every weekend in the BPL. That is awesome and shouldn't be taken for granted at all. No, Sunderland AFC isn't sexy but it's still a BPL club that plays against BPL teams every weekend and it's been great for DeAndre.... I'd like to see him loaned to them again next season or even bought by them.
It was a fantastic loan spell for him. It really shows what playing games can do for a player, as opposed to just training and starting cup games here and there. I would like to see him go out on loan again, either to a lower level Prem side again, or to another first division team abroad. I don't want him languishing behing Kyle Walker at Spurs. Didn't do Trippier any good except for his bank account.
I don't think he comes back to Spurs - I would imagine he's loaned out again to Sunderland next season or sold outright, which all things considered, would be a very good move for him.
another year loan at Sunderland would be perfect. His only other options would be playing for a promotional team or riding the bench at Spurs. I'm sure though he doesn't wanna be sold.
And honestly the first few games only solidified my thoughts that it was going to be a disaster. Big Sam really changed everything.
Not surprised Martinez didn't survive til the weekend. That team had no fight and surely would have been a relegation favorite next year. If Sunderland will get out of Sammies way I think they could enjoy a few years of mid table slumber before the next near disaster. Hats off to them. I found them an enjoyable team to root for this spring. I never would have guessed that.
Very true, but the nature of the games made it additionally beneficial to Yedlin. Relegation seemed to be riding on the outcome of every game Yedlin started for the past two and a half months. Yedlin learned to perform well under those intense circumstances. That, to my mind, is invaluable. Far more valuable, for example, than starting games for a mid-table team with no chance of European qualification and very little chance of being relegated. I would like to see Yedlin play for Sunderland again next year. It seems he has been accepted by BSA, by his teammates, and by most Sunderland fans. If you look at his Instagram and Twitter accounts, he seems to be friends with PVA, Rodwell, and a few other players. Most importantly, I think Sunderland will play a more attacking style of football next year--similar to what we saw the last two games--which will be good for further developing his attacking skills and acumen.
Meanwhile, I've got people elsewhere jawing at me that DY is a flop and a failure because Sunderland were fighting for survival rather than a Europa League or Champions League spot.
Looks like Big Sam will have a talk with all his players about next year, including the on-loan ones http://www.espnfc.com/sunderland/st...to-future-after-securing-sunderlands-survival This was my favorite part of the article "I'm only just overcoming a hangover. I spent a really good few hours with Ellis last night, and the staff at the club, which was fantastic," he said.
These last matches Yedlin participated in were probably the most vital and had the most on the line of any YA this year.
A fan posted a picture of herself and DY in a bar (a few of the Sunderland players were there). DY looked a little hazy considering it was in the middle of the day... definitely don't blame him though.
Another season at Sunderland the stool will have his name on it and he'll have office hours there every tuesday.
without threadjacking too much, why do you guys think Yedlin's loan was so successful and Altidore's stint was such a flop? How much of it comes down to the player, and how much of it comes down to team chemistry/coaching? Altidore doesn't come across as a guy with poor work ethic. I know after Altidore's stint many people were rolling their eyes at Yedlin going to Sunderland, but Yedlin turned that upside down gaining some very valuable experience. As for wanting an outright purchase, yes, absolutely pragmatic. Its where he currently belongs, hes not breaking into Tottenham. Hes on an EPL team, and hes getting plenty of minutes. Its a good spot all around.