Sunderland AFC forward seals exit as Scottish side swoop

Sunderland striker Lee Connelly has sealed a temporary exit from the Academy of Light – having joined Alloa Athletic on a season-long loan deal.

By Mark Donnelly

Published 29th Sep 2020, 17:08 BST

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Connelly, who spent time on loan at South Shields during the early months of last season, signed for Alloa in January but made just one start before the 2019/20 campaign was curtailed.

The young forward did net at the Indodrill though and he made a quick impression, prompting Alloa to swoop for his signature once more.

A Sunderland AFC statement read: “All at SAFC would like to wish Lee the best of luck during his second spell north of the border.”

Lee Connelly has left Sunderland on loan

Connelly remains under contract at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2021 and was impressive in his Premier League 2 outings last term.

He scored four times in ten appearances, while also earning a call-up to the first-team squad for an FA Cup tie with Gillingham.

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