Another Sport Analyst Made A “Terrible” Statement About Another Of Sunderland’s Star Man

Another Sport Analyst Made A “Terrible” Statement About Another Of Sunderland’s Star Man

What Northern Ireland media said about Sunderland duo Dan Ballard and Trai Hume after Nations Sunderland duo Dan Ballard and Trai Hume were in action for Northern Ireland in the Nations League on Friday night.

Sunderland defensive duo Dan Ballard and Trai Hume started for Northern Ireland in their Nations League game against Belarus on Friday, which they went on to win 2-0. win

Ballard has been injured for Sunderland in recent weeks, having made just one substitute appearance since September.

He featured in Sunderland’s 2-2 draw against Coventry City last time out. But Ballard started for Northern Ireland against Belarus and scored the opening goal of the game, heading home from a corner.

Bolton Wanderers striker Dion Charles scored the second as Northern Ireland cruised to victory at Windsor Park, and it seems as though both Ballard and Hume had solid outings

What Northern Ireland media is saying about Sunderland duo Dan Ballard and Trai Hume

Belfast Live gave Ballard an 8/10 rating on the night, and Hume 7/10. On Ballard they wrote: “Colossus at the back and provided the crucial breakthrough,” and on Hume: “Another strong performance as part of the back three.”

Belfast Telegraph also gave Ballard an 8/10 rating, adding: “The fit-again Sunderland stopper soothed Windsor Park’s anxieties with a close range header five minutes after half time, via a fizzing Shea Charles corner.

“Another fine display from the 25 year old, who continues to exude officer material in a Northern Ireland shirt.”

And the same outlet gave Hume a 7/10 rating, writing: “So often leading by example, the Sunderland enforcer had a comfortable evening against Belarus forward Evgeni Shikavka.

“A largely routine night versus little threat from Carlos Alos’ visitors.”

Dan Ballard and Trai Hume stats for Northern Ireland vs Belarus

Neither player had much defending to do on the night, it seems, with Hume recording four defensive actions and Ballard just two.

Hume recorded one clearance, one interception, and two tackles, whilst Ballard made a clearance and a block.

Hume did record the fourth-most touches of any player on the night (71), and the third-most passes (48 out of 58 attempted), compared to Ballard who had the fifth-most touches (68) but the second-most accurate passes (53 out of 57).

For the upcoming Championship clash at Millwall, Hume is suspended for Sunderland, and so Regis Le Bris will be pleased he’s staying match-fit on international duty.

Whether or not Ballard comes into the side remains to be seen with Luke O’Nien and Chris Mepham impressing in the middle of defence.