Sunderland boss Simon Grayson says Darron Gibson’s reputation is in tatters after his drunken row with supporters - but he will give him a second chance because they are so short of options.
The 29-year-old was caught on camera threatening to punch a fan during a foul-mouthed rant in which he also branded his own side ’f****** s***’ and suggested team-mates Lamine Kone, Wahbi Kahzri and Jeremain Lens ‘don’t give a f***’ about the club.
Gibson has been fined two weeks’ wages after apologising to Grayson and the rest of the squad on Monday morning.
The Republic of Ireland midfielder has promised his manager he does not have an issue with alcohol after he admitted during the recording that he was ‘off his face’ just hours after Saturday’s 5-0 home defeat to Celtic and six days before the start of the season.