Harsh? Watch Coloccini red card offence 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