This was only a few weeks ago:

Markus · 18th January 2011, 03:55 AM

I know another Bent thread but just seen this

http://www.football.co.uk/sunderland...s1525344.shtml

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love it here, can I stay? Darren Bent came to Sunderland in 2009 signing a 4 year deal, but speaking in a newspaper interview Bent would welcome further contract offers to keep him at the Black Cats even longer. Bent has made himself a legend at the stadium of light only seen by the likes of Niall Quinn and Kevin Phillips, putting rumours of big money deals away from Wearside with recent links to Liverpool to bed. Confessing his love for the life at Sunderland "I can't believe how well it's gone. If the offer of an extension came up I'd be more than happy to sign it. "It's all about the football up here. It's all passion, passion, passion, but the supporters' intensity has never scared me. "They are looking at me to get the goals and that is a massive confidence booster."

So what changed?

Enfield Exile · 18th January 2011, 03:57 AM

An extra £40k/week if reports are to be believed.

Floyd · 18th January 2011, 04:17 AM

Knowing what we know now if u read between the lines of that article it's obvious he's saying 1) to our club "I want more money" and 2) to other club's who may be interested "look I'm after more money and I may be available if my contract isn't 'extended'".

Nelson! · 18th January 2011, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Floyd

Knowing what we know now if u read between the lines of that article it's obvious he's saying 1) to our club "I want more money" and 2) to other club's who may be interested "look I'm after more money and I may be available if my contract isn't 'extended'".

He put his tentacles out for a pay rise.
We didn't fall for it.
He took the huff.
He's off to Villa.

BRMC · 18th January 2011, 04:40 AM

Kinda like the Don Hutchison deal all over again. I'm sure he did the same and left due to the club refusing to give him a pay increase.

clem young · 18th January 2011, 07:08 AM

He's been crap ever since Gyan joined...said it then, say it again...they have a personality clash and can't play with each other..

Betamax · 18th January 2011, 07:09 AM

This really saddens me....

However, Ive woken up this morning firmly in the 'fuck right off you greedy twat' camp and am now excited by the prospect of 2-3 top players signing before Feb to help our push for Europe......

Amazing how quick things can change aint it..

parsonjohn · 18th January 2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BRMC

Kinda like the Don Hutchison deal all over again. I'm sure he did the same and left due to the club refusing to give him a pay increase.

Harsh on DH. he had a clause saying we'd renegotiate contract at end of the season if we had succesful season. then claimed that it wasnt succesful that year.

soapster · 18th January 2011, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Betamax

This really saddens me....

However, Ive woken up this morning firmly in the 'fuck right off you greedy twat' camp and am now excited by the prospect of 2-3 top players signing before Feb to help our push for Europe......

Amazing how quick things can change aint it..

same here.

Its the way he has done it that is annoying me. Running off down to Brum, when the club have not even accepted the bid.Unless there is a clause in his contract.

The way he has done it though is upsetting me.He wants dignity buts strips the fans of theirs. Not right

rokerp · 18th January 2011, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Betamax

This really saddens me....

However, Ive woken up this morning firmly in the 'fuck right off you greedy twat' camp and am now excited by the prospect of 2-3 top players signing before Feb to help our push for Europe......

Amazing how quick things can change aint it..

Same here although cant believe im saying it,he was a legend to me 24 hours ago.But he isnt who i thought he was,hes a liar and a money grabbing,greedy shit.