Sunderland have confirmed the departure of Lynden Gooch after 17 years with the club, which made him our longest serving player. In the official statement Sunderland mention the move to Stoke is for an undisclosed fee however most rumours mention that we will take in £1 million for Lynden.
Alex Neil and Stoke have got themself a proper grafter, someone who will play anywhere on the pitch and a solid character to have in the dressing room. Last season Lynden played in several positions for us, ranging from playing in a back three, to being a right back, righ