BEST SIGNING EVER;Sunderland AFC announces return of former midfielder Ethan Robson

Ethan Robson has found himself a new club after a difficult campaign.

National League side Gateshead have confirmed the signing of former Sunderland academy graduate Ethan Robson on a temporary agreement.

The 28-year-old joins Heed from League Two strugglers Carlisle United, having made just eight appearances during his debut season at Brunton Park, partially due to injury. Prior to his time in Cumbria, Robson also spent time with the likes of MK Dons, Blackpool, Grimsby Town, and of course, the Black Cats, where he started his career.

Having arrived at the Academy of Light as a boy, Robson rose through the ranks on Wearside, and would eventually make his first team debut in a Carabao Cup third round defeat against Everton in September of 2017. In total, he registered 14 senior appearances for Sunderland before leaving Blackpool on a permanent basis in 2020.

Speaking about the decision to sanction Robson’s loan move to Gateshead, Carlisle sporting director Rob Clarkson said: “This is a good opportunity for Ethan to get some much needed football for the remainder of the season. We wish him well and look forward to welcoming him back for the start of pre-season.”

What has former Sunderland midfielder Ethan Robson said about signing for Gateshead?

Speaking to Gateshead’s in-house media team about his arrival on Tyneside, Robson said: “[I am] Delighted. Obviously, I’ve worked with Mags [manager Carl Magnay] a little bit at Carlisle, but I’m looking forward to working with him again and hoping to have a strong back end of the season.

“I’ve had a few injuries, so in terms of game time, I haven’t had loads, but I’m fit now and I’m ready to have a strong back end of the season and show everyone what I can do.