Gus Poyet says he has endured his toughest week in management after the arrest of Adam Johnson. Johnson was suspended by the club on Monday after his arrest on suspicion of having sex with an underage girl. When asked about the case after his side's 1-1 draw with Hull City, Poyet said: 'The only thing I can tell you is that it was a very difficult day yesterday. Very difficult day. I've never had one like that, very difficult.' Sunderland manager Gus Poyet admitted that Monday was one of the most difficult days of his life . The Uruguayan said his English isn't good enough to understand chants from the crowds at games . Adam Johnson (pictured left and right with girlfriend Stacey Flounders) was arrested on suspicion of having underage sex with a girl, 15, after she reportedly boasted about the alleged encounter on social media . Sections of supporters at the KC Stadium were heard chanting about Johnson, but Poyet insisted he hadn't heard. He said: 'I'm not very good at getting the songs. When I was playing I used to ask my kids who speak better English than me about the songs.' It is understood the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, bragged about the alleged encounter to friends and on social media, the Daily Telegraph reports. Johnson, who was signed for £10million in 2012, was then arrested and questioned for several hours. He has since been released on bail and suspended by Sunderland, pending the outcome of the police investigation. The Premier League footballer's arrest has come just weeks after his long-term girlfriend Stacey Flounders, 25, gave birth to the couple's first child Ayla Sofia. It was unclear if Miss Flounders and her daughter, who was born on January 8, were at home at the time of the player's arrest. Poyet watches his side's draw with Hull City from the stands after a touchline spat with Steve Bruce . Johnson was arrested at his six-bedroom mansion after the alleged victim's father  complained to police . But Miss Flounders's mother has defended the former Middlesbrough and Manchester City player, insisting he is '100 per cent innocent'. Talking about the couple's relationship, she told the Daily Mirror: 'They are still very close and are absolutely still together. He is 100 per cent innocent and we will stand by him. 'He hasn't been found guilty of anything. He is a great lad and has not done anything wrong. This is a horrible situation.' The £50,000-a-week player had been due to travel with the rest of the Sunderland squad to East Yorkshire for Tuesday's league game against Hull City before being suspended. A statement from Sunderland said: 'Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation. No further comment will be made at the present time.' The FA refused to comment on Johnson's arrest. Johnson, who has represented his country 12 times, gained a reputation as a keen party-goer when he played for Manchester City five years ago. Johnson was arrested on Monday  and questioned for several hours. He has  been suspended by Sunderland . The FA refused to comment on the arrest of the winger. Pictured: Johnson scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park last December . Johnson has been released on bail and will return to Peterlee police station (pictured) at a later date . At the time, he was renting Cristiano Ronaldo's former house near Alderley Edge and would often be seen in the village socialising with fellow players and women. But three years ago, after returning to his native North East, Johnson began dating Miss Flounders. Friends say Johnson opted to live near a quiet hamlet to get away from the 'bright lights' of city life. On Monday, three unmarked police cars, a police van, several plain-clothed officers and a forensics team were seen at his house as he was questioned at a Durham police station. It is unclear where the alleged assault is said to have taken place and police would not release any further details. Johnson was born in Sunderland and raised in Easington, County Durham, before joining Middlesbrough's youth academy as a 12-year-old. After making his Premier League debut for Middlesbrough in 2005 he was sold in February 2010 to Manchester City. He was signed by Sunderland three years ago. He failed to make the squad for the World Cup in Brazil last year, . In a statement, a Durham Police spokesman said: 'A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16. He has been released on police bail pending on-going investigations. 'A blank firing pistol, which replicates the sound of real gunshots but does not require a licence to own, was also recovered during a search of the property.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
Adam Johnson arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old girl .
Sunderland suspended player 'pending outcome of investigation'
Black Cats manager Gus Poyet admitted it was a 'very difficult day'
Sunderland drew 1-1 at Hull on Tuesday thanks to Jack Rodwell's leveller .
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Gus Poyet says he has endured his toughest week in management after the arrest of Adam Johnson. Johnson was suspended by the club on Monday after his arrest on suspicion of having sex with an underage girl. When asked about the case after his side's 1-1 draw with Hull City, Poyet said: 'The only thing I can tell you is that it was a very difficult day yesterday. Very difficult day. I've never had one like that, very difficult.' Sunderland manager Gus Poyet admitted that Monday was one of the most difficult days of his life . The Uruguayan said his English isn't good enough to understand chants from the crowds at games . Adam Johnson (pictured left and right with girlfriend Stacey Flounders) was arrested on suspicion of having underage sex with a girl, 15, after she reportedly boasted about the alleged encounter on social media . Sections of supporters at the KC Stadium were heard chanting about Johnson, but Poyet insisted he hadn't heard. He said: 'I'm not very good at getting the songs. When I was playing I used to ask my kids who speak better English than me about the songs.' It is understood the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, bragged about the alleged encounter to friends and on social media, the Daily Telegraph reports. Johnson, who was signed for £10million in 2012, was then arrested and questioned for several hours. He has since been released on bail and suspended by Sunderland, pending the outcome of the police investigation. The Premier League footballer's arrest has come just weeks after his long-term girlfriend Stacey Flounders, 25, gave birth to the couple's first child Ayla Sofia. It was unclear if Miss Flounders and her daughter, who was born on January 8, were at home at the time of the player's arrest. Poyet watches his side's draw with Hull City from the stands after a touchline spat with Steve Bruce . Johnson was arrested at his six-bedroom mansion after the alleged victim's father  complained to police . But Miss Flounders's mother has defended the former Middlesbrough and Manchester City player, insisting he is '100 per cent innocent'. Talking about the couple's relationship, she told the Daily Mirror: 'They are still very close and are absolutely still together. He is 100 per cent innocent and we will stand by him. 'He hasn't been found guilty of anything. He is a great lad and has not done anything wrong. This is a horrible situation.' The £50,000-a-week player had been due to travel with the rest of the Sunderland squad to East Yorkshire for Tuesday's league game against Hull City before being suspended. A statement from Sunderland said: 'Sunderland AFC has confirmed that Adam Johnson has been suspended from the club, pending the outcome of a police investigation. No further comment will be made at the present time.' The FA refused to comment on Johnson's arrest. Johnson, who has represented his country 12 times, gained a reputation as a keen party-goer when he played for Manchester City five years ago. Johnson was arrested on Monday  and questioned for several hours. He has  been suspended by Sunderland . The FA refused to comment on the arrest of the winger. Pictured: Johnson scored a late winner against Newcastle United at St James' Park last December . Johnson has been released on bail and will return to Peterlee police station (pictured) at a later date . At the time, he was renting Cristiano Ronaldo's former house near Alderley Edge and would often be seen in the village socialising with fellow players and women. But three years ago, after returning to his native North East, Johnson began dating Miss Flounders. Friends say Johnson opted to live near a quiet hamlet to get away from the 'bright lights' of city life. On Monday, three unmarked police cars, a police van, several plain-clothed officers and a forensics team were seen at his house as he was questioned at a Durham police station. It is unclear where the alleged assault is said to have taken place and police would not release any further details. Johnson was born in Sunderland and raised in Easington, County Durham, before joining Middlesbrough's youth academy as a 12-year-old. After making his Premier League debut for Middlesbrough in 2005 he was sold in February 2010 to Manchester City. He was signed by Sunderland three years ago. He failed to make the squad for the World Cup in Brazil last year, . In a statement, a Durham Police spokesman said: 'A 27-year-old man was arrested earlier today on suspicion of sexual activity with a girl under 16. He has been released on police bail pending on-going investigations. 'A blank firing pistol, which replicates the sound of real gunshots but does not require a licence to own, was also recovered during a search of the property.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.
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