Thornton completes Doncaster switch

DEPARTING Sunderland midfielder Sean Thornton has blamed a clash of personalities with manager Mick McCarthy for ending his career on Wearside.

The 22-year-old was told he could leave the Stadium of Light at the end of last season but vowed to make McCarthy change his mind.

However, after completing a club record £175,000 move to League One side Doncaster yesterday, he admitted he had been told in no uncertain terms that was not a possibility.