Gardner: 'Graham Will Give 150%'

Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner faced a similar scenario as Danny Graham when joined Birmingham from rivals Aston Villa in 2010.

Craig Gardner: "Whatever's happened in the past happened in the past.

"In football, you never know what's around the corner.

"Danny's come in, he's a true professional and a class player. He's a good lad to have about the place.

"Being a fan is totally different to being a player.

"Whoever you play for, you give 150% for them.

"His job's with Sunderland now.

"He'll run his heart out.

"Nobody's even talked about how good Danny Graham is and how good a player he can be for Sunderland. He'll show that."

Source: Sunderland-Mad