The Republic of Ireland international was recorded in conversation with fans following a 5-0 friendly defeat to Celtic and offered some frank and at times foul-mouthed verdicts on the commitment levels of some in the dressing room and the overall state of the club.
The Black Cats said in a statement: "Darron Gibson has not conducted himself in a manner befitting Sunderland Football Club
As a consequence, we will initiate our internal disciplinary process to deal with the matter.
"Darron has apologised this morning."
Source : PA
Source: PA