Viila's Darren Bent will stay for new era
Darren Bent today re-affirmed his commitment to Villa despite a disappointing campaign as he answered questions over whether the club was mis-sold to him.
Darren Bent today re-affirmed his commitment to Villa despite a disappointing campaign as he answered questions over whether the club was mis-sold to him.
The 28-year-old striker joined Villa for £24m in January 2011 but, instead of challenging for honours, he has seen star players leave and the club battle the drop.
Bent said: "People have asked if I was mis-sold the dream when I signed and, if I'm honest, I didn't think Ashley Young and Stewart Downing would leave in the same summer.
"But I signed for Aston Villa because I wanted to be here and I still do. I was linked with a transfer all through January and I didn't want that then and I don't now.
"It's not been a great season but this is a massive club and we have got to make sure it is a blip."