Post by Les on Jul 13, 2023 10:43:57 GMT
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Bailey Wright suffers horror show on debut for new side Lion City Sailors after Sunderland exit
The Black Cats defender called an emotional end to his Wearside tenure ahead of a move to Singapore
Matty Hewitt
Former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright endured a nightmare start to life at Lion City Sailors after he was shown a red card on his debut. The Australian international, who called time on his Black Cats tenure at the end of June, was sent off in the 32nd minute in Sailors' 3-1 defeat to Brunei DPMM.
Wright was initially given a booking after a coming together with Hanif Farhan who was running through on goal, but VAR sent referee Jansen Foo to the monitor and brandished a straight red.
“In that moment, I didn’t feel it was a red card. The referees had their decision to make and they looked at VAR and I’ve got to live with that,” Bailey told Sailors post-match.
“This is a psychological test for me, and I will overcome it.” The defeat sees Lion City Sailors slip down to third in the nine-team SPL table with 39 points - two points behind Albirex Niigata(S) and Tampines Rovers - in their race for the title.
Wright penned a two-year-deal with the Singapore club, moving closer to home in the process.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be a part of a club as ambitious as the Sailors, and as well-organised. Everyone at the club has been welcoming, and I’ve had all the support I’ve needed to bed in and get ready to play alongside my new teammates,” said Wright after signing for Sailors.
“Everywhere you go, you hope to leave things in a better place than when you first arrived, and that’s exactly what I hope to achieve here in Singapore. I’ve taken in a few games already, and I’m confident that with the coaching staff and the team working hand in hand, we’ll continue to be able to put in performances like we did in the 7-1 win over Tanjong Pagar United.
“With the Training Centre on Mattar Road and the structures in place, the ingredients for success are present for the club to win trophies.”
Bailey Wright suffers horror show on debut for new side Lion City Sailors after Sunderland exit
The Black Cats defender called an emotional end to his Wearside tenure ahead of a move to Singapore
Matty Hewitt
Former Sunderland defender Bailey Wright endured a nightmare start to life at Lion City Sailors after he was shown a red card on his debut. The Australian international, who called time on his Black Cats tenure at the end of June, was sent off in the 32nd minute in Sailors' 3-1 defeat to Brunei DPMM.
Wright was initially given a booking after a coming together with Hanif Farhan who was running through on goal, but VAR sent referee Jansen Foo to the monitor and brandished a straight red.
“In that moment, I didn’t feel it was a red card. The referees had their decision to make and they looked at VAR and I’ve got to live with that,” Bailey told Sailors post-match.
“This is a psychological test for me, and I will overcome it.” The defeat sees Lion City Sailors slip down to third in the nine-team SPL table with 39 points - two points behind Albirex Niigata(S) and Tampines Rovers - in their race for the title.
Wright penned a two-year-deal with the Singapore club, moving closer to home in the process.
“I’m absolutely delighted to be a part of a club as ambitious as the Sailors, and as well-organised. Everyone at the club has been welcoming, and I’ve had all the support I’ve needed to bed in and get ready to play alongside my new teammates,” said Wright after signing for Sailors.
“Everywhere you go, you hope to leave things in a better place than when you first arrived, and that’s exactly what I hope to achieve here in Singapore. I’ve taken in a few games already, and I’m confident that with the coaching staff and the team working hand in hand, we’ll continue to be able to put in performances like we did in the 7-1 win over Tanjong Pagar United.
“With the Training Centre on Mattar Road and the structures in place, the ingredients for success are present for the club to win trophies.”
