Source: Team_Talk
Black Cats suspend Bramble
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble has been suspended by the club following his arrest on Wednesday.[LNB] The 30-year-old was last night released on police bail after being questioned following his arrest on suspicion of sexual assault and possession of a class A drug during the early hours of the morning.[LNB]A club statement said: "Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Titus Bramble has been suspended from duties pending the outcome of a club investigation.[LNB]"The player will not attend team training or be available for selection for matches during this period.[LNB]"The club is unable to make any further comment on the matter at present.[LNB]As a result of his suspension, Bramble will be unavailable for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Brom at the Stadium of Light.[LNB]The former Ipswich, Newcastle and Wigan defender played in the Black Cats' 2-1 defeat at Norwich on Monday evening which saw Steve Bruce's men fail to build upon their 4-0 victory over Stoke the previous weekend, their first win of the campaign.[LNB]His place could be taken against the Baggies by Michael Turner, who is fit again after a knee injury.[LNB]Bramble's unavailability comes at a time when Bruce could do with all his experienced players at his disposal with the club needing a win to relieve the pressure which has been heaped upon them once again in the wake of their defeat at Carrow Road.
