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Sunderland forced to delay move for Reading's Hunt

Sunderland's £5 million move for Reading midfielder Stephen Hunt has hit a snag.

The Sun says Hunt's move to Sunderland has hit a hitch - because of his wedding.

Black Cats boss Roy Keane wants to open talks with Reading's Irish winger and pip rivals Portsmouth and Aston Villa.

But Hunt, 26, is due to wed today then go on honeymoon, meaning negotiations are unlikely before mid-June.

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