Bruce in new race row

Angeleri has made two League appearances, both as sub. His one start came in the FA Cup home defeat to Notts County in January.

Sunderland fans will be puzzled and angered by Angeleri's claim Bruce does not like him because he is not English. Bruce has made countless foreign signings, enjoying great success with the likes of Ghanaian trio John Mensah, Sulley Muntari and Asamoah Gyan.

Stadium of Light fans will dismiss any suggestion that Bruce may be racist as ridiculous.

In January, Houllier claimed Bruce had attacked him over the signing of Bent because he was an "easy target" as he was a "foreign manager."

Sunderland fans shook their heads over Houllier's claim, pointing out the facts proved otherwise.

A spokeswoman for Sunderland last night declined to comment.

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