Sunderland boss Paolo di Canio has suspended Phil Bardsley INDEFINITELY after mocking the opening day defeat to Fulham on-line.
The Daily Mail says Di Canio has reacted decisively and told Bardsley to stay away from the club's Academy of Light training ground. It is not known how long his suspension from the club will be implemented.
Bardsley sent a message to supporters who had posted pictures on Instagram writing: "Great opening day. Hahahhahaha hahahhaha!!!"
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