Arca so proud to be a Mackem!

Last updated : 16 November 2004 By John Jenkin
Julio Arca
God in football boots!
"When you are so happy with your work and with your life away from football, it is hard to leave something."

"That is how I feel about Sunderland. I cannot see any team better than us in the Championship and I believe we will get promotion."

"I have good friends at the club and in my life away from the club and Sunderland was always my first choice."

"People perhaps thought I should leave and find a club in the Premiership, but the fans respect my work and I love to play here."

"Getting promotion for the club is the most important thing. It's not all about me."

"Now we have Ipswich at home on Sunday and that is another big game. They are doing well, but we must concentrate on us because we know we can win this game."

I find it touching that a man from Argentina, with no previous links to Sunderland, signs for the club and wears the badge with so much pride. Julio remembers what Sunderland has done for him. Certain players born and bread in the City have not shown this level of commitment. A certain Mr Phillips put in two transfer requests shortly after being promoted with Sunderland and would NEVER of stuck with the club when relegated. Kevin, you were a great Sunderland player, but just not a great as Julllliiioooooo!!