Joe Gelhardt has sent a farewell message to Sunderland fans following his four-month loan stay on Wearside. The former Wigan Athletic striker joined the Black Cats from Leeds United on loan in the January transfer window.
He made 20 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring three goals and providing assists for three more. With Sunderland's campaign ending with a Championship play-off semi-final defeat against Luton a week ago, the 21-year-old has now returned to Elland Road.
Gelhardt's 18 starts for Sunderland is more than he has made for Wigan and Leeds put together, making his time with the Black Cats a valuable move for him. And he has taken to social media to issue a short thank you to Sunderland supporters, saying he 'enjoyed every minute' of his stay.
