'Give us the trophy NOW!': Sunderland fans rejoice as Chris Maguire stays - but have a message for Phil Parkinson
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Maguire will now stay at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2021 after the club confirmed that a one-year option in his contract has been triggered.
He joins the likes of Luke O’Nien and Josh Scowen in remaining on Wearside next season – with Sunderland fans pleased with the base of the squad being assembled.
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Hide AdBut they have urged Phil Parkinson to add some new faces, while also securing some key men who are yet to put pen to paper.
Here’s what supporters were saying on social media:
@jamestweddell said: “Some good news there. Hopefully we get the McLaughlin (very unlikely by the sound of things) and Flanagan new deals over the line and then start the recruitment for next season. There’s some talented and solid free agents out there this summer so no excuse for not strengthening"
@aaronshowler1 added: “Best news we’ve seen, happy with the retained list all we need is McLaughlin to sign and Flanagan and we have a good base, next thing is getting some good players in...”@mardybum2000 tweeted: “Great about Maguire but have you seen the size of the released list for the young uns ? Scary”
@MartFergie commented: “Get McLaughlin signed and it’ll be a big season after adding a couple of players. CB and striker needed I think.”
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Hide Ad@chris28hogg posted: “Just need big Jon tied down and Bailey Wright and we’re cooking on gas”
@MJacko1989 added: “Give us the trophy NOW!”
@Thomas_Snowdon said: “Another year loving the King and rocking with O’Nien. Love it”
@JamieShaw7 commented: “Good stuff. Onwards and upwards”
@ShaunMiddleto15 tweeted: “Josh Scowen,Chris Maguire and @LukeONien staying another year has got to be a good thing !! But we gonna need a lot more with plenty leaving or out of contract ! Our Transfer business this summer will define how our season pans out !!”