Source: Daily_Mail
Bruce takes new swipe at Rafa over Liverpool's pursuit of hot shot Jones
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce will renew battle with Liverpool counterpart Rafael Benitez on Sunday still smarting over the Spaniard's January pursuit of Kenwyne Jones.[LNB]Bruce was furious at persistent speculation from Merseyside during the winter transfer window that the Trinidad & Tobago international would leave Wearside and join the Reds on loan for the rest of the season before completing a permanent switch during the summer.[LNB]Jones was clearly unsettled by the rumours and his form dipped alarmingly and, while his manager insists there will be no continued resentment as he sends his team out at Anfield, the saga still clearly rankles.[LNB] Saga continues: Sunderland boss Bruce is still angry over Liverpool's Jones bid[LNB]Bruce said: 'Listen, it's said and done. In management, you have to do one thing, which is look after your own club.[LNB]'I couldn't get away from the speculation and, for me, it did affect Kenwyne.[LNB] Liverpool v SUNDERLAND: Kenwyne Jones set to feature in trip to MerseysideLIVERPOOL v Sunderland: Rafa Benitez to go on the attack with Ryan Babel and Yossi Benayoun in contentionSUNDERLAND FC
