Sunderland supporters have this message for Danny Graham as he returns to the Stadium of Light

Graham – who netted just twice during an initial spell with the Black Cats before joining Blackburn Rovers – has joined the club on an initial one-year deal.

He becomes Phil Parkinson’s sixth signing of the summer after spending recent weeks training with the squad.

And while some fans have questioned the signing, many have thrown their support behind the 35-year-old before the start of the new League One campaign.

Here's what supporters have been saying on social media following the announcement of Graham’s return:

@darbythedude said: “Pleased about this signing, proven at this level. Out his depth in the Premiership I thought...”

@darksidemackem added: “One year deal is decent business”

@Ian_Crow3 commented: “Well Danny has returned. Understand its underwhelming given age and lack of pace. But imo, better than Wyke and proven in this league with promotion experience. While uninspiring, we are in League One and for this league he's good signing. I'm alright with it”

@jackdixon007 tweeted: “Great signing, he will bag a few goals whilst helping other forwards and helping younger players”

@hulkcass10 posted: “welcome back danny time to prove ppl wrong”

@Keith_C_1971 added: “Welcome back, let’s hope you can get us some goals this season”

@macken49000 said: “Welcome back Danny.. I think you have unfinished business here.. Looking forward to seeing you in the red and white.. I wish you a really successful 2nd spell. Good luck mate”

@themightygsr7 commented: “Point to prove! Confident he'll prove it”

@pjcatcherside1 posted: “Not my first choice, but he might just come good in this league. Ha’way”

@friendofkorg tweeted: “I’m happy to get on board with this. Let’s not judge Danny on his previous spell. He has more than enough quality at this level. He’ll contribute goals, and experience in what’s otherwise a young side. Ha’way!”

@ItsLeonTV said: “Personally not a fan of this signing, but will give every player a chance, can't be worse than what we already have!”