'He'll be missed!': Sunderland fans have this parting message for Marc McNulty

McNulty, who was on a season-long loan at the Stadium of Light, has returned to parent club Reading – and has subsequently gone on to join SPFL side Hibernian, where he has reunited with former Sunderland boss Jack Ross.

And Sunderland fans have been quick to react to the deal, and were full of warm wishes for the Scottish striker as he heads to pastures new.

Here’s what they were saying on social media:

@Jake71121606 said: “Didn’t get a real chance. Cheers for trying though, wish you the best”

@daniellSAFC added: “Should’ve kept him”

@braddfearnleyy commented: “Now announce a signing to stop me from crying”

@crezza9 posted: “Didn't really get a chance...Playing second fiddle to will grigg surely he had more to offer......”

@tenchylad tweeted: “Wish him well , always looked a threat I thought when he was given a chance. Best of luck to the lad”

@garethliddle1 added: “Good luck to him. Never really had a chance with us. Injured or playing up top on his own.”

@Phillip_RJ89 commented: “Good luck to him. Never really had a chance with us. Injured or playing up top on his own.”

@jimmylowson said: “Don’t feel great letting McNulty go, doesn’t work as a starter under PP, but he’ll be missed if we ever need to bring a second striker off the bench”

@hulkcass10 tweeted: “thanks lad all the best in the future”