Sunderland supporters were relieved at the latest Ross Stewart update despite the news decimating his season. The Scotland international is ruled out for the remainder of the campaign after being stretchered off against Fulham.
A collision with Issa Diop just 13 minutes into the FA Cup clash forced Tony Mowbray to withdraw his top goalscorer. Stewart was sidelined for 15 games earlier this season with a hamstring problem and has been dealt another injury blow.
With the Black Cats just one point off the play-off places, the news is a major setback for any promotion push. Joe Gelhardt arrived from Leeds United last week and fans have urged the youngster to “step up” in Stewart’s place.
