Harsh? Watch Coloccini red card offence as Newcastle lose at Sunderland (Video)

Harsh? Coloccini sent off as Newcastle lose at Sunderland (Video)

Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini was sent off in the first half for a foul on Fletcher which led to a penalty during the Tyneside derby.

The sending off had great effect on the outcome of the match as the match was at 0-0 before Adam Johnson converted the penalty.

Newcastle went on to lose the match 3-0 as Samm Allardyce begins the revival of Sunderland.

What's your take on the foul and red card? was it worthy of a penalty ? was it a straight red? See the video below