Fans single out Doyle for assured performance
Sunderland’ performance at Hearts in their latest pre-season outing impressed fans.
A brace from Aiden McGeady handed the Black Cats victory at Tynecastle after a controlled and encouraging display.
But it was the showing of loanee Callum Doyle that got supporters talking.
Here’s what fans were saying about the result and performance on social media – with Doyle’s display gaining particular attention:
@braddfearnleyy said: “Very impressed with Callum Doyle on his debut. Reads the game well and is calm on the ball, bailed Flanagan out a few times which he’ll have to do a few more times over the season. Looks to be a great addition”
@woodylad83 added: “Hard to say after 65 mins of a friendly, but my word, that young lad Doyle from City looks some player. Never put a foot wrong, tackles well, reads the game fantastic and is composed on the ball.”
@EddyGray19 commented: “Now we see why we sign a 17-year-old centre half from Man City. Looks our best defender already.”
@jimmmyreay tweeted: “Obv can’t read too much into it but first half especially that was great. Good footy and nicely taken goals. Onwards.”
@elliot_d_p posted: “Might only be pre-season but impressed with what was on display, especially considering Hearts’ season has started.”
@Philip_RJ89 added: “That was a decent run-out. Lots of encouraging performances (Doyle, Dyce, Patterson) and the kind of quality we’ve come to expect from McGeady. Lynden Gooch looked sharp, too. Plenty to be positive about, I’d say!”