Quinn says sorry for Sunderland horror show

SUNDERLAND chairman Niall Quinn and star striker Darren Bent yesterday apologised to the club’s fans over their derby day humiliation.

Following in the footsteps of manager Steve Bruce, who held up his hands in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s 5-1 Barclays Premier League humiliation at Newcastle, Quinn – who sat stony-faced alongside owner Ellis Short at St James’ Park as the debacle unfolded – was in sombre mood as he reflected upon the club’s heaviest derby defeat in 55 years.

He said: “It is entirely appropriate that we apologise to our fans.