Sunderland Nation Opinion

Even though Robin Roefs has been a key figure for Sunderland, he was not the first option for the club, which offered a contract to another keeper, and it was pretty close to being signed to defend the Stadium of Light net for the Black Cats.

Sunderland Nation Opinion

Even though Robin Roefs has been a key figure for Sunderland, he was not the first option for the club, which offered a contract to another keeper, and it was pretty close to being signed to defend the Stadium of Light net for the Black Cats.

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