Sunderland are already preparing for the 2024/25 season – and will come up against some of their former players.
The Black Cats finished 16th in the Championship and will hope for better during the upcoming campaign. We’ve taken a look at some former Sunderland players who are under contract at other second-tier clubs who they could come up against.
9. George Honeyman (Millwall)
After missing the start of the 2023/24 season with an injury, Honeyman was a regular starter for Millwall for most of the campaign, making 31 Championship appearances.Photo: Justin Setterfield
10. Jack Colback (QPR)
The central midfielder joined QPR on a free transfer from Nottingham Forest last summer, signing a two-year deal, with a club option of a further year, at Loftus Road. Colback, 33, made 29 Championship appearances during his first season with The Rs.Photo: Andrew Redington
11. Ben Wilson (Coventry)
The Coventry goalkeeper came through the ranks at Sunderland but didn’t make a senior appearance for the Black Cats. After helping the Sky Blues reach the play-offs during the 2022/23 season, the 31-year-old lost his place to Brad Collins midway through the last campaign.Photo: Michael Regan
12. Joe Gelhardt (Leeds)
It’s been a challenging year for Gelhardt, who made just 10 Championship appearances for Leeds during the 2023/24 season - including only two starts. The 22-year-old has three years left on his contract at Elland Road.Photo: George Wood