Tyrese Dyce departs and Kevin Phillips reacts as South Shields sign youngster on loan from Sunderland

South Shields FC has announced the signing of Sam Wilding on loan from Sunderland.
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The midfielder has penned a deal until the end of the season and could make his debut on Saturday.

Formerly of West Brom, Wilding joined Sunderland in the summer of 2020 and has been described as a player who likes to break up play.

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He spent time on loan with National League North side Leamington earlier this season.

Sam Wilding - Picture courtesy of Sunderland AFC.Sam Wilding - Picture courtesy of Sunderland AFC.
Sam Wilding - Picture courtesy of Sunderland AFC.

South Shields manager Kevin Phillips said: “We’re very pleased to add Sam to the squad on loan from Sunderland.

“Myself and Wess Brown watched him play for Sunderland’s Under-23s on Monday and were very impressed.

“He adds to our options in midfield for the run-in and I’m pleased with how strong the squad looks.

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“Sam trained very well with us on Thursday and I’m sure he’s going to fit in nicely.

“We look forward to seeing him in a South Shields shirt.”

Tyrese Dyce has also departed on loan to Spennymoor Town.

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