Sunderland’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sebastian-Larsson-c32733 praise former Manchester United defender Wes Brown
Phil Bardsley, the 26-year-old Sunderland full-back, revealed he was surprised that Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson had decided to offload defender Wes Brown in the summer transfer window. The 31-year-old English defender impressed on his debut
for the Black Cats on their opening fixture of the new Premier League season against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Liverpool-c39809 at Anfield.
Having been a former Manchester United player himself, Bardsley has previously played with Brown. The duo formed a highly successful partnership in defence and did well to prevent the Reds from finding the back of the net after they scored one goal. Brown
was highly impressive, which earned him praise from the Sunderland manager and his new teammates.
Bardsley said while speaking to reporters:
“Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 makes some decisions and this one has come in favour of us because if Wes plays like that, he's up there as one of the best centre-halves in the country.
I have played with him before and I know what he can do. When he plays like he did on Saturday, he's top-class.”
He continued:
“He's got unbelievable composure and in the air he wins everything. Overall, he's a fantastic player and a great lad as well.”
Bardsley revealed that despite a few injuries problems, the former Manchester United central defender had proven to be a top player. The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Scotland-c756 international was confident Brown would go on to do well for Sunderland in the current season. He said he was
hopeful the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 international would continue to make regular appearances for the Black Cats.
To everyone’s surprise, Sunderland managed to take a point away from their trip to Anfield. The draw against Liverpool will add confidence ahead of their next clash against Newcastle. The Magpies will visit the Stadium of Light after holding http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429 to a
goalless draw, as both sides will look to continue on their surprisingly good start to the new season.
Fellow new signing Sebastian Larsson also praised Brown’s contribution to the draw against Liverpool. The Sunderland goal-scorer revealed the former Manchester United defenders experience and quality had been crucial in improving Steve Bruce’s side. He felt
Brown would go on to make an impact in the new season for the Black Cats.
Larsson said:
“Ever since Wes came here he's been a leader.
He's a terrific player and obviously can only get better by playing regularly.
He was fantastic.”
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