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.
Source: BBC Sport
Source: BBC Sport