The Sunderland boss was excited by the positive performances showed by his latest acquisitions, which earned them a win in the Capital One Cup.
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Fletcher, having played little during the summer, was obviously the one in need of dire game time and Martin O’Neill obliged, handing him his debut for Sunderland with an hour-long run out.
While the ex-Wolves talisman wasn’t able to make his mark, fellow new signing Johnson did and turned in a brilliant shift. The winger’s corner got the Wearside giants started, as Irish International McClean scored through the set-piece.
After suffering considerably due to a lack of opportunities at the Etihad, Johnson looked like a rejuvenated soul and was intent in making the most of his time. His efforts also were not in vain, as his cross was again diverted towards goal by McClean once
again.
Coach Martin O’Neill was certainly pleased by what he saw and even had the determination to bring on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Louis-Saha-c22459 for Fletcher, despite the weekend’s Premier League tie against an in-form Swansea side looming large.
And with victory secured, the tactician expressed his delight on the impact the new players had made and claimed that the team will only grow stronger from displays like this.
“I am, yes I am, absolutely. That’s the thing that came across tonight, I am. I think we looked dangerous. I was pleased with Steven Fletcher – he has played less than a half all pre-season. He will get sharper with that, and Louis will add his contribution
to us, if they stay fit," said the former Aston Villa trainer.
“But I was really excited by us tonight. If you can stretch the teams and you have players who are capable of turning and twisting and going at people, it will give us that excitement which I think the crowd craves. Johnson was outstanding for us tonight.
He’s an excellent player."
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