He is a billionaire.
not bad for spurs-get 10% of transfer fee. Christopher Sambas being linked with Villa too I'm hearing, but remains to be seen if that happens. Curious about this sudden injection of cash? Lerner win the Euro lotter or something lol
He is a billionaire.
I still don't really understand why, after we effectively saved his career, he was so desperate to leave?
I still don't really understand why, after we effectively saved his career, he was so desperate to leave?
Still a better team than sunderland... downing although you say over rated has been one of villa's best players this season... and by handing in a transfer request more clubs will become interested knowing he is available because he is a brilliant goalscorer given the chance
And how exactly are Villa a better team than Sunderland?? If I remember correctly we have beaten them 1-0 home and away this season and when I last checked the table Sunderland were sitting 4 points clear of 7th spot and Villa were 17th so your logic is sadly lacking im afraid!
Judas.
See, now, where do you go from there? What do you call him if he moves to Newcastle? Or do you just kind of melt into a puddle of rage? (6)
See, now, where do you go from there? What do you call him if he moves to Newcastle? Or do you just kind of melt into a puddle of rage? (6)
Well Sunderland didn't lose their manager 5 days before the season started, and look at league positions for past seasons? Not discrediting Sunderland's achievements, because they've been superb this season performing far above expectations.
Steve Bruce has admitted everyone associated with Sunderland is 'massively let down' by Darren Bent's decision to leave for Aston Villa.
The two clubs have completed a deal for the England striker thought to be in the region of £18million.
Bent shocked the Sunderland board when he handed in a written transfer request in the aftermath of the 1-1 draw with Newcastle on Sunday.
Bruce, though, is determined to shake off the loss of his star striker as he continues to build a young and entertaining team.
Disappointing
"It's hugely disappointing that Darren has decided that his future lies away from Sunderland and the players, our supporters and the club as a whole have every right to feel massively let down," he told the club's official website.
"The timing is especially hard to take, given that we are progressing positively and are in a great position to push on.
"Everyone has been nothing but supportive of Darren in has time at Sunderland but it's obvious he's not been himself in training.
"We've certainly not seen the best of him in games in recent weeks - and we now understand why.
Build
"I've always stated that my aim is to build a talented, young squad for the long-term to help the club achieve sustained success.
"I want Sunderland fans to know that our ambitions haven't changed on that front."
Chairman Niall Quinn was stung into action and feels he has got his club the best deal possible.
"Darren has now left the club and it's important we move on quickly," he added.
"We've worked hard in the last 36 hours to get what we feel is a fair price for him."
If he went to Newcastle, we wouldn't need to call him anything. Most Makems would have killed themselves by then.