The Golden Boot winner that almost came to SUNDERLAND
1What if Ruud van Nistelrooy signed for Sunderland? #vannistelrooy #sunderland
Sunderland are an enormous football club. Historically at least. With a couple of close calls in the transfer market, though, they might have been successful in recent times too.
When the Black Cats prowled once again in the Premier League in 1999, they had grand designs under Peter Reid, Kevin Phillips and Niall Quinn. One such grand plan was breaking up such a dominant strike partnership.
Forget two top seven finishes in quick succession, Sunderland saw Niall Quinn’s impending retirement and attempted to succeed him with Ruud van Nistelrooy.
What if the Dutchman signed? Would Sunderland have stayed in the big time? Would they have won a trophy?!
Voice: Jake Doyle
Words: Jake Doyle
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