Mike Dodds explained the decision to drop Anthony Patterson, stating that Patterson was dealing with a knock during the week, making him uncertain for the match. Ultimately, the coaching staff decided to give Nathan Bishop the opportunity to start because of his professionalism and dedication in training, despite knowing he was unlikely to play due to Patterson’s consistent performances. Dodds mentioned that they had been considering giving Bishop a chance for several weeks to see how he performed in a game situation.
Dodds emphasized Bishop’s professionalism and the need to assess his potential as a goalkeeper for the club’s future. While Patterson’s trajectory has been impressive, Dodds hinted at the possibility of interest from other clubs if he continues to perform well. Dodds also mentioned other players, like Chris Rigg and Tommy Watson, who have been training with the team and were given opportunities to play. Ultimately, Bishop was given the chance to start to evaluate his suitability as a potential number one goalkeeper for Sunderland in the future.
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