Sunderland legend Kevin Phillips has blasted the boo-boys barracking Steve Bruce.

Bruce received vitriolic abuse from Black Cats supporters during and after their 2-1 defeat at home to Wigan on Saturday.

Phillips told talkSPORT: "I think that's bang out of order. I listened to Micky Gray say the supporters should have a look at themselves and I agree with that.

"There is no need for it. It certainly doesn't help when Newcastle up the road are doing so well but that's no excuse."