Jack Colback

The Chelsea loanee played 61 minutes on his Sunderland debut at QPR. While the 20-year-old was often on the fringes of the game, he has impressed in training since moving to Wearside.

Burstow's 10-word message to Sunderland fans after promising debut James Copley

Sunderland came from behind to beat QPR 3-1 at Loftus Road – with our cameras in attendance to capture the day.

The 58 brilliant photos of Sunderland fans as 2,983 away end watch 3-1 QPR win James Copley

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson.

Patterson's brilliant gesture at non-league club before days QPR game James Copley

Sunderland's Dan Ballard before the game against QPR (National World)

Ballard's brilliant 20-word message to Sunderland fans after QPR goal James Copley

Luke O'Nien playing for Sunderland against QPR

Phil Smith's player ratings after QPR win Phil Smith

Last club: Nottingham Forest

Ex-Sunderland and Newcastle player signs two-year deal at club James Copley

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Jack Colback and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest is challenged by Conor Gallagher of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea FC at City Ground on January 01, 2023 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Wigan eye ANOTHER ex-Sunderland player who played for Newcastle

Jack Colback of Nottingham Forest during the Pre-Season Friendly between Barnsley and Nottingham Forest at Oakwell Stadium on July 16, 2022 in Barnsley, England. (Photo by Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Former NUFC midfielder plays down St James's Park return with Nottingham Forest Dominic Scurr

Jack Colback of Nottingham Forest celebrates scoring their side's third goal with teammates during the Sky Bet Championship match between Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Watch as Jack Colback scores staggering Nottingham Forest goal Richard Mennear

Sunderland's Dan Neil.

SAFC midfielder Dan Neil scoops prestigious award after breakthrough season James Copley

Jack Colback.

Steve Bruce pleased for Jack Colback after year in wilderness Miles Starforth

The ex-Sunderland players set to become free agents this summer

The 11 ex-Sunderland players available as free agents this summer Mark Donnelly

PRESTON, ENGLAND - JULY 27: Jack Colback of Newcastle United during a pre-season friendly match between Preston North End and Newcastle United at Deepdale on July 27, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

NUFC bin Jack Colback 6 years after SAFC exit Liam Kennedy

Jack Colback's potential Newcastle United lifeline Liam Kennedy

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Revealed: Jack Colback's extraordinary three-hour commute to training at Newcast... Miles Starforth

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