Rob Elliot keen on permanent move for Sunderland youngster Ethan Moore | OneFootball

Rob Elliot wants to make Ethan Moore’s loan permanent after praising the Sunderland forward’s impact at Gateshead.

“Ethan has been absolutely superb and we know he’s had a really difficult time with injuries.” “I like that desire to do well and we are hoping to get him signed up and sealed for the future because he’s someone that is a pleasure to coach and there is so much potential there,” he told Sunderland Echo.

Moore, 21, returned in August after over two years out with a serious knee injury, coming on in a 3-2 Under-21s loss to Southampton. After several academy outings, he joined Gateshead on loan for the rest of the season in February.

He debuted in a 1-0 loss to Boston United, then made eight more appearances as Gateshead rallied. After a 2-1 home defeat by Brackley Town days later, they were bottom and 11 points from safety. Two defeats in the next 14 left them eight points clear, with two points from the last three games enough to secure status.

Used from the bench, he featured prominently in a Bank Holiday double header that yielded four points at Carlisle United and at home to Scunthorpe United. He will hope for a full debut in trips to Aldershot Town and Altrincham, and a home meeting with Jermain Defoe’s Woking.

Source: Sunderland Echo