Sunderland have announced that defender Tom Flanagan has signed a two-year deal with the club ahead of the 2020/21 campaign. 

Flanagan's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2019/20 season, which ended in disappointment for Phil Parkinson's side in League One.

The Black Cats finished eighth in the third-tier standings, after the majority of clubs in League One agreed to curtail this year's league campaign on a PPG (points per game) basis.

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Flanagan made 22 appearances for Sunderland this season, and will be eager to play his part in their push for promotion back into the Championship next season.

Plenty of the Stadium of Light faithful took to social media to issue their thoughts on Flanagan's decision to sign a new contract with the club.

Take a look at the best of the reaction from Twitter below....