Sunderland’s 10 Greatest Premier League Loan Signings
8. Nicklas Bendtner
The enigmatic Dane has had plenty of critics throughout his career, however, he did the business at Sunderland. For all Bendtner often split opinion, his return of 8 goals in 28 appearances was respectable, and helped dig Sunderland out of the predicament Steve Bruce left the club in.
Bendtner’s displays were often polarised between Jekyll and Hyde, a factor that led Martin O’Neill to opt not to sign him at the end of the season.
His best performance for the club arguably came in the away fixture at St James’ Park, when he stuck away a penalty and proved a constant menace to the Newcastle back line.
In truth, anyone who scores against Newcastle will be well remembered on Wearside.