Things are going from bad to worse for Sunderland fans after Darron Gibson has been suspended with immediate effect after he was charged with drink driving.
The club announced they have launched an investigation into an incident in which the 30-year-old Republic of Ireland midfielder was allegedly involved on Saturday.
A club statement said “Sunderland AFC has suspended Darron Gibson with immediate effect after the player was charged with driving with excess alcohol on Saturday 17 March. The football club has commenced a full investigation into the matter.”
The club’s chief executive, Martin Bain, added “We expect the highest standard of behaviour from our players and should any individual fall short of those standards, then robust action must be taken.”
Gibson was arrested after several vehicles were damaged close to the club’s Academy of Light training ground shortly before midday on Saturday as his team-mates prepared for their Championship clash with Preston at the Stadium of Light.
Chris Coleman’s relegated side is rooted to the foot of the table and five points adrift of safety following Saturday’s 2-0 home defeat.
It’s understandable that Sunderland fans are frustrated and disappointed with the antics of Darron Gibson.
Sunderland lose, man sent off, all but cement League One for next year and Darron Gibson marks St Paddy’s Day by getting arrested for being a drunken tit behind the wheel of a car. EXCELLENT SAFC SATURDAY
— Stephen Kennedy (@skennedy30) March 17, 2018
Darron Gibson… what an absolute idiot.
Sick of players taking the piss out of our club.
— We Are Wearside (@WeAreWearside) March 17, 2018
Idiotic #DarronGibson
— Andrew Shaw (@Andrew_shaw_91) March 18, 2018
Darron Gibson crashed outside my house. On a busy road always busy with pedestrians, it’s amazed no one has been hurt. It’s a 30mph Road, he was doing about 70mph past my house.
— MisterSmithster (@likelytobedrunk) March 17, 2018
If Darron Gibson does get points on his license, can we use them to help us out of the relegation battle?
— John Ridley (@Ridderz86) March 17, 2018
