Must be the most underwhelming welcome for new signings ever:
"Every player coming into Sunderland is a bit of a gamble. We could not get an absolute nailed-on player, I do not think that is the case. I made that clear although I may not have expressed it that well but that is what I was trying to say .
"But if I get Bryan, I will be really happy . He is a good player, and I am happy with Darron as well.
"I would always like to think I could do much better. There have been players I wanted, but have not been able to attract. But I am looking forward to getting a couple of new faces in."