Source: Daily_Mail
Sunderland defenders Nedum Onuoha and John Mensah in bust-up
ShareSunderland defenders John Mensah and Nedum Onuoha had a furious dressing-room bust-up after Saturday's dire 3-1 defeat by Wolves. [LNB]Sportsmail has learned that the central defensive partners, who are both nearing the end of their loan spells on Wearside, were toe to toe in an ill-tempered exchange. [LNB] Scrap: Onuoha (left) and Mensah (right) had to be separated following the defeat to Wolves[LNB]Ghana captain Mensah was taken off by manager Steve Bruce with two minutes left after a poor display. The Lyondefender stormed down the tunnel without acknowledging Bruce and was later the only player not dressed in his club suit to leave. [LNB]Onuoha criticised Mensah's display, sparking a confrontation in which the two had to be separated by team-mates to stop it escalating. [LNB] Mauled: Wolves found it far to easy at the Stadium of Light as Mensah is beaten by Steven Fletcher (above) and George Elokobi celebrates his winner (below)[LNB] [LNB] A source told Sportsmail: 'Onuoha told him exactly what he thought of his performance. Mensah didn't take too kindly to the criticism and just went for him. The others players were obviously shocked.' [LNB]Mensah is now likely to return to France after a second injury-hit season. Bruce would like to sign Onuoha but is put off by Manchester City's ?8million valuation. [LNB] Losing streak: Sunderland have slipped alarmingly this season following a bright start[LNB] [LNB] Bramble grateful to Sir Bobby for steering his career in right directionSunderland fans hail friendly foe McCarthy despite loss to WolvesSunderland 1 Wolves 3: Matt applies the gloss as McCarthy's men seal winAll the latest Wolves news, features and opinion[LNB] Explore more:People: Steve Bruce Places: Lyon, France, Ghana