article_snippet: it was in protest at so much more than Jack Rodwell’s booking for diving.
article_snippet: four-goal top scorer — after Adam Johnson arrest on suspicion of sexual activity with an underage girl.
article_snippet: Adam Johnson responded by naming four central-midfielders in a 4-4-2 system.
article_snippet: It was a bizarre decision which smacked of protest at what Adam Johnson perceives to be a lack of attacking options provided by the club’s hierarchy.
article_snippet: That they escaped with a draw was more to do with good fortune, Rodwell’s late equaliser having appeared to go in via Rodwell arm.
article_snippet: Lee Cattermole was booked for a blatant kick on David Meyler in the second half and will miss the next two matches.
article_snippet: Lee Cattermole was substituted moments later.
article_snippet: Earlier there had been a reckless lunge by Liam Bridcutt, for Sunderland Lee Cattermole was lucky not to be sent off and Wes Brown could have seen red for the foul which led to
article_snippet: Dame N’Doye’s opener.
article_snippet: There is precious little evidence of that offensive brand at present and, Rodwell’s leveller apart, they barely mustered an effort on goal.
article_snippet: Dropping deep in an attempt to enjoy a rare feel of the ball as they trailed after the break, he was robbed of possession by one of he own players.
article_snippet: Paul McShane (right) is in disbelief as Rodwell's header in the 77th minute rescues a point for the Black Cats .
article_snippet: Poyet reacts animatedly to Jack Rodwell's equalising goal from the stands of the KC Stadium .
article_snippet: It was yet another show of a side sadly lacking in organisation and discipline.
article_snippet: That they got a point had little to do with they absent manager.
highlights_snippet: CLICK HERE to read Matt Lawton's match report .