End of the line for Russell Anderson at Sunderland as Black Cats terminate contract

14 January 2010 16:20
Sunderland defender Russell Anderson has had his contract terminated by mutual consent.   [LNB]The Scotland international has been beset by injuries since moving to the Stadium of Light from Aberdeen in 2007.   [LNB]The 31-year-old had made over 300 appearances during a 10-year spell at Pittodrie but was limited to a single substitute outing for the Black Cats against Wigan in 2007.  [LNB] Contract terminated: Anderson (right) during his loan spell with Plymouth Argyle[LNB]He spent the final stage of the 2007-08 season on loan at Plymouthbut suffered a cruciate ligament injury when on loan at Burnley thefollowing season, which kept him out for 14 months.   [LNB]Sunderland manager Steve Bruce said: 'This decision has been takenwith Russell to give him an opportunity to find a club where he canfulfil his desire to play more first team football.   [LNB]'He has been very unfortunate with injuries since he came here buthis attitude and determination to get back playing have been exemplary.We wish him all the very best for the future.'[LNB] Sunderland agree £2m deal for former Arsenal defender DemelKenwyne Jones could still be on Stoke radar as chairman refuses to rule out move for Sunderland strikerSUNDERLAND FC

Source: Daily_Mail