POLL: Which fringe players deserve a second chance at Sunderland AFC?
But do any of the fringe players deserve a second chance at the Stadium of Light and a run in the side?
Which of these fringe players would you keep at Sunderland AFC?Allardyce was able to free up much-needed wages during the course of the season when he offloaded several players deemed surplus to requirements.
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Hide AdBut while Steven Fletcher and Danny Graham are both out of contract, and Sebastian Coates has already agreed another season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon, there are several unwanted players due to return.
Santiago Vergini, Jordi Gomez, Charis Mavrias, Adam Matthews, Will Buckley and Liam Bridcutt, plus Euro 2016-bound Emmanuele Giaccherini, are due back, with none thought to have a future at the club.
Collectively, they are on a hefty wage total, which Allardyce will need to reduce again for Sunderland to make all the necessary additions.