Bruce angry with Sullivan

Friday, 24, Mar 2006 09:47

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce is furious with the remarks made by the club's joint owner David Sullivan.

Sullivan was unable to hold his tongue after Birmingham's 7-0 humiliation at the hands of Liverpool in the FA Cup.

The Midlands club have been facing a torrid patch of form in the Premiership and the lacklustre display in the cup game pushed Sullivan over the edge.

He accused some of the Birmingham players of not giving their all for the club saying "Some of them aren't earning their money".

The manager Bruce has not refuted his boss' assertions but he feels that such criticism should have been kept inside the club.

Bruce said: "I'm disappointed by the owner's criticism. I don't think that should be aired in public. But he is the owner of the club and you have to respect what he says. He is entitled to his opinion.

"When the criticism comes down to money, pensions and everything else it means nothing. If you have any pride about you, whether you are playing for two bob or 30 grand a week, you do not want to be beaten 7-0 at home by Liverpool."

Bruce's position has come under scrutiny after the drubbing with sections of the Blue's support calling for his head.