Bent's move to Villa angers Bruce

Published : 20 Jan 2011 18:16:47

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has criticised counterpart Gerard Houllier in the wake of England striker Darren Bent's £24m move to Aston Villa.Bent signed for Villa on Tuesday - two days after handing in a transfer request - with Bruce suggesting their boss Houllier had gone behind his back. "I'd have liked even a phone call from Mr Houllier, for whom I had the utmost respect," said Bruce. "We're disappointed with someone of his magnitude, but there you go." More to follow..... read more