Pascal Chimbonda is playing a very dangerous game at Sunderland Football Club.

The French defender was one of three Black Cats players who infuriate manager Roy Keane by attending the birthday party of Obafemi Martins, just two days before the clash at Chelsea.

Whilst Djibril Cisse and El Hadji Diouf have been forgiven by their manager, this was the third time this season Chimbonda has fallen foul of the Irishman who has forced him to train with the reserves.

As recently as last month Keane stressed the importance of his players to show discipline, and the former Tottenham Hotspur defender will no doubt be sweating over his future.