HATCHET MAN: That's tricky, Ricky - Sbragia's transfer targets can only mean bad luck for the Black

08 May 2009 13:10
Not content with leading Sunderland towards the Championship, Ricky Sbragia now wants to fill the squad with players of that standard.[LNB] Time's up? It could be soon for Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia[LNB]The ineffectual manager has told chairman Niall Quinn that Cardiff's Ross  McCormack and Roger Johnson are among his key targets for the summer if he  remains in charge.[LNB]   More from Hatchet Man... HATCHET MAN: Theo sticks to his Guns - New deal for Walcott means he's in the money...but not the medals08/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Shear madness - Newcastle's knight in shining armour seems to have surrendered already08/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Sticky situation for Toffees - Chelsea will take their anger out on Everton in FA Cup final08/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Harry not wild about Europe - Redknapp fears becoming a victim of his own success08/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Allardyce will have to stay quiet if he decides to sign Barton07/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Watch out Wayne, your anger might just backfire on you once again07/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Sorry Milner, moving up one place is not a great success for Villa07/05/09 HATCHET MAN: Gerrard is deluded if he thinks Liverpool are too good not to win the title07/05/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE However, it is a very big if and his uninspiring buying plans can only hasten his exit.[LNB]It is one thing to get rid of the big time pay-cheque players in the Sunderland squad, but it is completely another to try to fill their places with Premier League rookies.[LNB]There is no doubt the team needs an overhaul but, if they only gamble on cheap and cheerful replacements, relegation - if it doesn't come sooner - will certainly come later.[LNB] [LNB]  

Source: Daily_Mail