The fact that it's uncharacteristic has nothing to do with the reason he's doing it. It's uncharacteristic because he doesn't normally operate like this.
Sunderland bid £12m for O'Shea, Gibson & Brown
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Matt Mills is 24, Brown and O'Shea are 30+
Aww crap. Not O'shea.
I rather Bruce getting these players....
Brown signed
4 year deal
4 year deal
£1m for brown
Great deal for Wes there, 4 years.
with O'Shea and Brown there, Sunderland's defence will improve a lot.
£1m WTF - too cheap.
A steal at 1m
*runsandhidesbeforepoguecomesin*
*runsandhidesbeforepoguecomesin*
£1m? What the feck? He's still only 31 and a top defender.
1million for a 5 time PL winner and a 2 time (although the first doesnt count) CL winner is way, way to low.
we are selling players for peanuts as always, I know he didn't play much for us, but 1m is taking the piss.
was he not out of contract??
Robbery.
fecked if I know why Wenger and Redknapp didn't try and get either of these two. Both would be an improvement on the shite they have. O'Solid would improve Arsenal's left back position out of sight.
Bye Wesley 
Bye John
Bye John
I suspect SAF did put some words in for Bruce.
but agree...never heard any interest from those two.
Silvestre was the same age and went for 750k
both played 361 games for united
Tweety was error prone, Brown is injury prone
Hope he has a great career at Sunderland
both played 361 games for united
Tweety was error prone, Brown is injury prone
Hope he has a great career at Sunderland
Wow, £1m is incredibly low for a player like Brown IMO.
The low fee is a thanks for the years of service. Its what we have done with many players int he past
United website says it's a undisclosed fee?
They always do.
"Wes has been a great asset to the club during the most successful period in its history," the boss told ManUtd.com.
"He was a product of the youth system and marked himself out from an early age as one of his generation’s most natural defenders.
"In his time with us, he certainly became a favourite with the fans for his no-nonsense approach to the game and his infectious personality.
"It’s always the hardest of decisions to let loyal servants go. But life moves on and, unquestionably, Wes will get the chance to make a real contribution to Steve Bruce’s Sunderland and I’m delighted to be passing him into such good hands.
"Everyone connected with United wishes him a long and happy stay at Sunderland."
"He was a product of the youth system and marked himself out from an early age as one of his generation’s most natural defenders.
"In his time with us, he certainly became a favourite with the fans for his no-nonsense approach to the game and his infectious personality.
"It’s always the hardest of decisions to let loyal servants go. But life moves on and, unquestionably, Wes will get the chance to make a real contribution to Steve Bruce’s Sunderland and I’m delighted to be passing him into such good hands.
"Everyone connected with United wishes him a long and happy stay at Sunderland."
Wesley was in the final year of his contract, and surplus to requirements. United will also save a couple of Million in salary.
yep..
the footballing version of (as good as)free to a good home.
He also called SAF a cnut last summer
Allegedly.
Good business for all parties.
As has been said, this was only ever alleged, I'm surprised it carries so much weight on here.
Someone (I think Adz?) also said he knows his family and would have heard had anything like this happened and caused a rift; I very much doubt the authenticity of this rumour.
I'm glad Sir Alex has shown balls. That's what makes him the greatest. He could do the easy things but he is willing to change everything to make us the best club in Europe/World football
I doubt getting rid of O'Shea and Brown will help us win the Champions League
United defender Wes Brown has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats.
Sir Alex Ferguson wished Brown all the best with his move to the North East and hailed his contribution to the club.
"Wes has been a great asset to the club during the most successful period in its history," the boss told ManUtd.com.
"He was a product of the youth system and marked himself out from an early age as one of his generation’s most natural defenders.
"In his time with us, he certainly became a favourite with the fans for his no-nonsense approach to the game and his infectious personality.
"It’s always the hardest of decisions to let loyal servants go. But life moves on and, unquestionably, Wes will get the chance to make a real contribution to Steve Bruce’s Sunderland and I’m delighted to be passing him into such good hands.
"No doubt we didn't let Wesley go lightly, but we decided it was in the best interest for him and all the staff as it's considered bad luck having two Wesley's in the same team.
"Everyone connected with United wishes him a long and happy stay at Sunderland."
MANUTD.COM
The 31-year-old has signed a four-year deal with the Black Cats.
Sir Alex Ferguson wished Brown all the best with his move to the North East and hailed his contribution to the club.
"Wes has been a great asset to the club during the most successful period in its history," the boss told ManUtd.com.
"He was a product of the youth system and marked himself out from an early age as one of his generation’s most natural defenders.
"In his time with us, he certainly became a favourite with the fans for his no-nonsense approach to the game and his infectious personality.
"It’s always the hardest of decisions to let loyal servants go. But life moves on and, unquestionably, Wes will get the chance to make a real contribution to Steve Bruce’s Sunderland and I’m delighted to be passing him into such good hands.
"No doubt we didn't let Wesley go lightly, but we decided it was in the best interest for him and all the staff as it's considered bad luck having two Wesley's in the same team.
"Everyone connected with United wishes him a long and happy stay at Sunderland."
MANUTD.COM
We're very fair when we sell players and very generous when we buy.
a ready made centre back partnership. what a deal.
The idea of Bramble and Brown as a partnership should be entertaining! I imagine JOS will play right back to replace Onuoha.
Do they want Obertan as well?
Do they want Obertan as well?
I think O'Shea would be better utilized as a CB for a team like Sunderland.
Better money than I thought we'd get for him. He's 32 in October and as Opta noted, he's only averaged 17.8 league apps per season. I've alwys been a fan but in truth he's always been a crock. If he wasn't I doubt we'd have let him go.
JOS for Sunderland captain.