R McManaman is sent off

spotted that he all in with his left God moment. eft Stroud with choice but to ook him for cheating, and brandish a red card. McManaman was walking a tightrope after earlier picking up a caution for a trip on Barrow.

The incident came at the end of a barren opening period, when Coleman had his stars banked up and looking solid.

The home crowd lost patience soon after the hour, with Reading stroking the ball across their defence.

Sunderland players merely sat back and watched in formation, with no one pressing the ball or trying to put in a tackle. It gave off the vibe that they had given up, and the fury of the fans eventually sparked them to life.

Sunderland sub Joel Asoro deserved plaudits for his lively cameo. He won a penalty, chasing a rebound from his own shot.

He was brought down by Leandro Bacuna, although the FA might look to see if there was any contact.

Lewis Grabban converted the spot-kick. But it can’t be called a consolation, because it wasn’t.

1) Callum McManaman bundles the ball into the net – but uses his arm. 2) McManaman is sent off for that mad moment, his second yellow card offence. 3) David Edwards slots in from eight yards out after Sone Aluko’s shot is partially blocked. 4) Barrow smashes home from six yards as Sunderland crumble. 5) Lewis Grabban converts a penalty won by the lively sub Joel Asoro. GRIM AND BEAR IT New Sunderland boss Chris Coleman is a picture of dejection