Loan watch: Sunderland defender handed injury setback as ex-Newcastle United ace set for return

The international break saw a number of Sunderland’s loan stars in action - but how did they fare?
Sunderland defender Jack Baldwin has suffered an injury setbackSunderland defender Jack Baldwin has suffered an injury setback
Sunderland defender Jack Baldwin has suffered an injury setback

We take a look:

ETHAN ROBSON (GRIMSBY TOWN)

Robson and the Mariners weren’t in action at the weekend, with their League Two clash with Newport County postponed due to international call-ups.

But it was still a busy week for Grimsby, who parted company with manager Michael Jolley.

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That’s a fresh twist for Robson during his half-season loan, with ex-Newcastle man Kevin Nolan the favourite to succeed Jolley.

JACK BALDWIN (SALFORD CITY)

The centre back has enjoyed a torrid time with injuries since joining Salford from Sunderland, but looked to have turned a corner when he returned to the squad for the Ammies’ Leasing.com Trophy clash with Tranmere.

But Baldwin looks to have suffered a fresh setback after dropping out of the squad for the visit of Swindon Town - which the Ammies lost 3-2.

JACK DIAMOND (HARROGATE TOWN)

Diamond was handed another start as Harrogate headed to National League leaders Bromley - in what turned out to be one of the most dramatic fixtures of the weekend.

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Harrogate raced into a 3-0 lead, but were powerless to prevent a Bromley fightback after the interval - with a late leveller ensuring the spoils were shared.

Diamond himself was withdrawn shortly after the hour mark having been booked only moments before.

JORDAN HUNTER (SOUTH SHIELDS)

The young full-back continues to go from strength-to-strength at Mariners Park as Shields continue their promotion push.

Hunter played the full 90 minutes as the Mariners won 2-1 at Stafford Rangers.

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