Sunderland boss Michael Beale was branded “awful” by followers after snubbing the handshake of considered one of his gamers.
The Black Cats suffered a 2-1 defeat by the hands of Birmingham City at St Andrews on Saturday (February 17) in a recreation the place they took the lead by way of Jack Clarke.
The dwelling facet fought again within the second half with Jordan James levelling the rating earlier than Koji Miyoshi netted within the eightieth minute to say a much-needed victory for the Blues.
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Beale, 43, got here underneath scrutiny by followers minutes earlier than the full-time whistle as after subbing off Trai Hume, 21, within the 87th minute for Luis Semedo, the Northern Ireland worldwide caught out a hand for a handshake together with his supervisor.
However, Beale seemingly blanked his participant who after a couple of seconds of ready for Beale to return a handshake, put his hand down as he walked previous him together with his head down.
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Sunderland followers – who have been already miffed a couple of second defeat in a row – have been up in arms at Beale’s actions which have been labelled as “awful” by one X (previously often called Twitter) person whereas one other added: “You don’t do that. Sets a horrific example especially from the fella who “manages” the side”.
A 3rd fan known as for the ex-Rangers boss to depart from the Stadium of Light as they stated: “Love the players more than the head coach so BEALE OUT” as a fourth remarked: “must have completely lost the dressing room, pritchard shouting at him while playing against hull now he’s gone”.
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However, one fan recommended Beale merely did not see Hume as they wrote: “I hate to play devil’s advocate but does he not just miss the gesture due to watching the match? He’s not exactly right in front of him”.
Sunderland now sit tenth within the Championship after consecutive defeats to Huddersfield Town and Birmingham and are 4 factors away from the playoff locations.