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Bent: “I Knew Kenwyne Would Score”
Bent: "I Knew Kenwyne Would Score" | 
Following Sunderland’s hard fought 5-2 win over Wolves, Darren Bent was in the spotlight once again. Not only did the English frontman grab a brace (although the second goal has since been declared an own goal by Wolves defender Michael Mancienne), but Bent stole the headlines with his generous act of handing teammate Kenwyne Jones a penalty.
Darren Bent got the ball rolling with a first half penalty, and when the Black Cats were rewarded a second just minutes later Bent opted to give the ball to Kenwyne Jones. Jones netted the penalty and eventually went on to add a second, but manager Steve Bruce was not happy with Bent’s generosity.
“I thought Kenwyne had been playing really well without getting the goal he deserved. He told me he fancied it and since I had already scored one I said ‘have it’,” Bent said.
“I think if he hadn’t scored the first from the spot, maybe he wouldn’t have scored his second goal which was really important. I was happy for him as well but the gaffer had a go at me afterwards.
“Thinking about it now, maybe I shouldn’t have done it because if Kenwyne hadn’t scored, he wouldn’t have been at all happy. But Kenwyne being Kenwyne, I knew he was going to score.
“Even though the manager had a little go at me, I think it’s important that all of the strikers are firing. It’s not just about me, it’s vital Kenwyne is firing and Fraizer Campbell too.
“It can only be good for the club that we have got so many players who are in good form and scoring goals.”
Should Brucey be mad at his star striker for giving Kenwyne Jones a confidence boost? Have your say below!
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Yeah I am actually very surprised with Steve Bruce here. I firmly believe that Kenwyne Jones is just as much of a star for Sunderland, if not more (due to a longer tenure at the club), as Darren Bent. I think it was great on Bent’s part to do what he did because your instincts let you know when these kinds of decisions should be made.