Sbragia: no grudge over Spurs conduct

RICKY SBRAGIA has warned the Premier League’s big spenders that Sunderland does not exist to breed good players for them.

The Black Cats had to fight off Tottenham’s concerted efforts to lure striker Kenwyne Jones from the Stadium of Light during the January transfer window, eventually turning down an offer which amounted to nearly £15million.

Sbragia was critical of Spurs’ methods as they tried to prise Jones, who the Wearsiders signed from Southampton for £6million during the summer of 2007, from their grasp.