The 17 big name signings that completely underwhelmed Sunderland fans - including World Cup stars and record buys
From record purchases to international stars, you sent us plenty of examples of the club’s most underwhelming signings.
But who were the most frequent suggestions? Scroll down and click through the pages to take a look at the names that most supporters mentioned, and some background as to why they failed to deliver at the Stadium of Light:
1. ADNAN JANUZAJ
Signed on loan by David Moyes in Sunderland’s final season in the Premier League, much was expected of Januzaj after he shot to prominence at Manchester United. But the Belgian international failed to make the desired impact, scoring just once in 28 appearances. Photo: Christopher Lee
2. JACK RODWELL
Well, this one was no surprise. Signed for a hefty fee from Manchester City, Rodwell’s time on Wearside ended on a bitter note and he was allowed to leave in the summer of 2018. Photo: Mark Runnacles
3. MILTON NUNEZ
We all know the story behind Nunez, but his one appearance on Wearside remains a memorable one - albeit for all the wrong reasons. Photo: Clive Brunskill
4. TORE ANDRE FLO
One of the most suggested names by supporters was that of Flo, who joined Sunderland in big-money deal after goal-laden spells at Rangers and Chelsea. He scored just six times in 33 appearances in the North East. Photo: Michael Steele