Niall Quinn: Darron Gibson must ‘kick’ his way out of trouble at Sunderland

Niall Quinn believes there is a way back for Darron Gibson at Sunderland, just so long as the player does his talking on the pitch rather than in a bar.

Gibson was fined by the club after he was recently filmed delivering drink-fuelled criticism of his team-mates. New manager Simon Grayson said Gibson apologised for his behaviour and would be staying at the club, but added that “his reputation is in tatters to a certain degree”.

However, Quinn, a former Sunderland player, chairman and, briefly, manager, reckons the Derryman can still rehabilitate himself on Wearside.