Sunderland midfielder Steven Pienaar is now top of the disciplinary rankings following his red card at the weekend.
It would seem as if things could not get too much worse for Sunderland under David Moyes, however Steven Pienaar’s red card at the weekend could actually prove to be a beacon of hope.
The South African’s dismissal ended up being the catalyst for The Black Cats’ first league win of the season, although as reported by ESPN it did bump the 34-year-old up to the top of the disciplinary standings.
The red card saw Pienaar move to one red card and three yellows for the season so far, which takes him above the mountain of players who currently lie on five yellows. It continues what has been a fairly miserable start to life at Goodison Park for the ex-Everton man, who signed for the club back in August.
Referee Lee Mason shows a yellow card to Sunderland’s Steven Pienaar
Whether or not the team continue to thrive without him could be an indication as to where his future lies, especially given that his age and drop in quality makes him increasingly likely to be dropped.
Regardless, Sunderland will have a great chance to build some momentum when they face Hull City at the Stadium of Light following the international break.
Tottenham’s Moussa Sissoko in action with Sunderland’s Steven Pienaar
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