Darren Bent

[Malandro]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

[PaulWinch again]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

[olaftab]

Heskey in midfield is a baffling one.

Specially for Emile himself! He knows he is a thoroughbred striker.

[olaftab]

Darren Bent not for sale at any price statement from the club has set this up nicely for "Well the player wanted to leave and we have reluctantly agreed"
So the club can say  it's not our fault.

[OzVilla]

I agree, were beginning to see how Randy works and i'm afraid the benefit of any doubt lies with the us looking to sell if we can make a profit.  I think RL will probably sell Bent if we get an offer of 22m+.

[Ad@m]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

[PaulWinch again]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

I'm aware of that, but that's why I hope.

[LeeB]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

There's loyalty and living in Birmingham, then there's loyalty and living in Coventry-upon-sea.

[Walmley_Villa]

Has McLeish got a daughter?

[Toronto Villa]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

I don't recall him forcing a move. I recall Bruce and Quinn accepting a bid for Bent which we did with stealth and complete professionalism. They didn't have to accept the bid. Bent didn't force his way out Charlton, and Spurs were dicking him around which is why he was desperate to get out of there. Sunderland fans can go fuck themselves. They should be angry at Bruce and Quinn not Bent.

[Rick_avfc]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

I don't recall him forcing a move. I recall Bruce and Quinn accepting a bid for Bent which we did with stealth and complete professionalism. They didn't have to accept the bid. Bent didn't force his way out Charlton, and Spurs were dicking him around which is why he was desperate to get out of there. Sunderland fans can go fuck themselves. They should be angry at Bruce and Quinn not Bent.

I agree that Bruce and Quinn accepted the offer but didn't Bent hand in a transfer request to force the issue?  Regardless, both Bruce and Quinn should have said "errrr NOPE! you are a sunderland player and staying here MATE! Get on with it"

[Small Rodent]

I'm sure many clubs have the board saying on the quiet, "hand in a request" then we look good and you get a nice bonus.

[aev]

 I wouldn't blame him if he wanted to leave.

[Dante Lavelli]

There were issues connected with Bruce's daughter.  I have no idea whether Bruce was happy about it or not, but it's not that hard to imagine that he condemned it and Bent thought it was a good idea to get away from sunderland to have a better chance of making it work.

...And there was obviously the pay rise that went with the move.

[Toronto Villa]

I think the most concerning question is perhaps - Why would he want to stay?

It's a fair question as we don't appear to have any plan or ambition at the moment. However I'd hope since we staked a lot of money on him, he'd show some loyalty.

I'd ask Sunderland fans their views on Darren Bent's loyalty...

I don't recall him forcing a move. I recall Bruce and Quinn accepting a bid for Bent which we did with stealth and complete professionalism. They didn't have to accept the bid. Bent didn't force his way out Charlton, and Spurs were dicking him around which is why he was desperate to get out of there. Sunderland fans can go fuck themselves. They should be angry at Bruce and Quinn not Bent.

I agree that Bruce and Quinn accepted the offer but didn't Bent hand in a transfer request to force the issue?  Regardless, both Bruce and Quinn should have said "errrr NOPE! you are a sunderland player and staying here MATE! Get on with it"

He did, but like you are alluding to, it was only after they accepted the offer. He was under contract. They didn't have to sell him.