Houllier responds to Bruce attack

Published : 21 Jan 2011 17:52:43

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has accused his Sunderland counterpart Steve Bruce of being "not too gracious" over Darren Bent's transfer.Houllier was responding to Bruce's attack on him over the way he acted during the sale of striker Bent to Villa for a club record £18m. He defended his stance of making no contact with Bruce while the transfer was being conducted. Houllier is adamant Villa acted in a proper manner throughout the process. The Frenchman said: "I like Steve Bruce. I think.... read more