article_snippet.sent: The club's hierarchy have decided that the 27-year-old should be allowed to continue playing for the Black Cats until the outcome of Sunderland  case has been decided.
article_snippet.sent: A club statement on Friday morning read: 'Following yesterday's statement from Durham Constabulary, The club recognises that the formal legal process must take the formal legal process course and whilst our position remains unchanged, our will keep the matter under review. '
article_snippet.sent: The club will not be making any further comment.'
article_snippet.sent: The 27-year-old has not been suspended by The club despite the charges against him .
article_snippet.sent: The club have made a statement and I stand behind that
highlights_snippet.sent: Winger also facing charge of grooming and has been bailed until May 20 .
  