‘Looks a gem’ – Many Sunderland fans issue verdict on Dennis Cirkin following MK Dons clash | OneFootball

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·14 August 2021

‘Looks a gem’ – Many Sunderland fans issue verdict on Dennis Cirkin following MK Dons clash

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Sunderland made it two wins in two to start the League One campaign by beating MK Dons 2-1 at Stadium MK today and many Black Cats fans have been reflecting on the performance of summer signing Dennis Cirkin.

The 19-year-old left-back joined from Tottenham on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee earlier this week and it seems Lee Johnson had no qualms throwing him into the starting XI this weekend.


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Cirkin started on the left side of Sunderland’s defence against MK Dons and didn’t look out of place – making two clearances, one interception and one tackle as well as connecting with 20 of his 28 passes (Sofascore).

The teenager helped the Black Cats maintain their 100% record in League One this season as goals from Ross Stewart and Elliot Embleton ensured all three points headed back to the North East despite Troy Parrott’s second-half goal.

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Given Cirkin joined from a Premier League club, it’s no surprise that much of the discussion among fans was about the defender’s display and judging by the response of many supporters on Twitter he made a strong start…

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