Crusty Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet reveals: I'm fed-up eating nothing but pies

15 October 2010 07:56
Sunderland keeper Simon Mignolet has launched a swipe at English cuisine - claiming he is given nothing to eat but pies.[LNB]The Belgium international has been a success at the Stadium of Light since his £2m summer move from Sint Truiden.[LNB]However Mignolet, 22, said he has struggled to adapt to the food on Wearside, insisting it has prompted him to learn how to cook.[LNB] I see pies: Sunderland's Simon Mignolet is struggling to come to terms with English cuisine[LNB]Grub up: Dinner time in the Mignolet house[LNB]'I find I have to eat pies wherever I go in England,' the keeper said.  [LNB]'It's certainly not straightforward when you are a 22-year-old living in a foreign country.[LNB]'You have to learn to do everything - cook your own meals, do your laundry and ironing.  That is not always easy.'[LNB]Mignolet's comments may prove hard for his fans to swallow, with the Belgian diet not best known for its healthy nature.[LNB]Key ingredients include chips with mayonnaise, beer and chocolate, with Vlaaien - pies - also playing a prominent role.[LNB] Steve Bruce fury over injured Darren Bent's unwanted England hat-trickRoy Keane to tie up second loan for Sunderland youngster Jack Colback before match with CoventryPlay me or I'm gone! Reid considers Sunderland exit over lack of actionTackling the big issue: Premier League bosses hit back at Murphy's claimsRefereeing is easy, right? Sportsmail sent Martin Keown to find out alongside Premier League official Chris FoySUNDERLAND FC

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