Ellis Simms has revealed that Nathan Broadhead encouraged him to sign up to Sunderland's Championship campaign. The Black Cats confirmed this morning that they had signed the Everton striker on a season-long loan deal, with the 21-year-old brought in as competition and cover for last season's top scorer Ross Stewart.
Last term Simms' Everton teammate Broadhea d was on loan with Sunderland and he was a big hit on Wearside, with the club keen to bring him back this season but as yet nothing has been agreed. However Simms has made the move, and says Broadhead's recommendation played a part in his decision.
"I spoke a bit to Nathan Broadhead, who was here last year," said Simms, who spent the second half of last season at Scottish Premiership club Hearts. "He had positive things to say about the place, and he said 'just do your thing and enjoy it'.
