Some stars have proved to be a massive hit on Wearside but there have also been some forgettable and costly flops at the Stadium of Light in recent memory.
Here, we take a look at some of Sunderland’s best and worst loan singings in recent seasons:
![The defender was largely forgettable on loan at Sunderland and retired from his playing career in 2021.](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjYyYzRjNjFjLWMzZGQtNGRkZC1hMGJlLTIxMjE0ZTlkYmZmZToxYjdhZjg3Ni1mZTQ1LTQyYTAtYmM3ZC1kYTA4N2M1Y2ZhNGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
29. Worst: Tal Ben-Haim
The defender was largely forgettable on loan at Sunderland and retired from his playing career in 2021. Photo: Phil Cole
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