Sunderland fans are delighted by the news that Anthony Patterson has signed a new contract with the Stadium of Light outfit.

Last season was not what many will have expected or wanted for the Black Cats. They did pick up the EFL Trophy and looked as though they would earn promotion to the Championship from League One automatically at one point. However, a poor run of form saw them condemned to the play-offs, and they then lost in the semi-finals to Lincoln City.

For Lee Johnson and his team, there can be no mistakes next term - promotion is once again the prime objective. It seems the Black Cats are already putting together their preparations, with 21-year-old goalkeeper Patterson being given a contract to stay the the club (safc.com).

The news was shared on Twitter by the club's official Twitter account, and it attracted plenty of attention from the supporters. They took to the social media platform to share their thoughts.

Let's see what the fans had to say about Patterson news below

"LIMBSSS"

Credit: @KINGMAGUIRE32

"Get in!!!!"

Credit: @oskarbrown1

"Yassssss"

Credit: @CameronRobson_

"Great news!"

Credit: @Keeler966

"I'm delighted he's signed he sounds a star of the future ."

Credit: @mrpetersmith1

"Fantastic we should be giving all our youth a trial"

Credit: @JohnMousey1

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