Sunderland release three Irish internationals
As Sunderland begin preparations for the new season and a new manager, two Irish senior internationals and one youth international have been shown the door at the Stadium of Light – amongst seven players released by the Black Cats.
Goalkeeper Nick Colgan and striker David Connolly will both now have to look for new clubs in the summer months. Connolly has suffered with injuries and last featured for Sunderland in January 2008 while Colgan leaves the club having never played a senior game for them. He was signed this year as cover during a goalkeeping crisis.
Young Dubliner Niall McArdle has also been released without ever getting a first team chance. McArdle has played for Ireland at a number of under-age levels including under-17s.
With Sunderland currently in the hunt for a new manager, five Irishmen remain on their books. Although out on loan for much of this year, Roy O’Donovan, Anthony Stokes and Paul McShane join Daryl Murphy and Andy Reid on what Sunderland refer to as their “retained” list.
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