Bruce drafts in Webb to rein in bad-boys

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has drafted in World Cup final referee Howard Webb in a bid to rein in his repeat offenders.

Bruce drafts in Webb to rein in bad-boys

New captain Lee Cattermole picked up the 10th red card of Bruce’s tenure in Saturday’s 2-2 Barclays Premier League draw with Birmingham, and will sit out this weekend’s trip to West Brom along with defender Michael Turner, one of two Black Cats to be dismissed at Wolves on the final day of last season.

Sunderland have collected more than 90 cautions during Bruce’s time at the helm, and the manager turned to Webb after deciding enough was enough.

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