Marco Gabbiadini has revealed his top five most skilful players in Sunderland’s history, placing Eric Gates at number one. Gabbiadini praised Gates for his clever playstyle and deft touch, recalling how he admired him as a child watching European matches before forming a successful strike partnership in the 1980s. The complete list includes Gates, Sebastian Larsson, Stephane Sessegnon, Michael Bridges, and Billy Hughes, sparking discussions about player rankings and those who were overlooked.
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