Sunderland fans react to Lorik Cana's disastrous Albania performance

Cana was sent off after 37 minutes of Albania's Euro 2016 opener with Switzerland on Saturday.

Albania's Lorik Cana looks dejected after being sent off

It's fair to say that Sunderland fans were not that surprised by Lorik Cana's performance during Albania's European Championship debut.

The former Black Cats captain was red carded on 37 minutes after picking up two yellow cards during his side's opener with Switzerland on Saturday.

His first booking of the game came after an typically strong sliding challenge midway through the first half, before a bizarre handball saw him handed his marching orders.

Lorik Cana during his time at Sunderaland

Cana, who was brought to Wearside by Steve Bruce in 2009, spent just one season at the Stadium of Light, but Sunderland fans still have plenty of memories of the 32-year-old's time at the club.

His reputation as a strong tackler and no-nonsense enforcer made him something of a cult hero with many fans, although his ability to lose his cool often caused him to be labelled a liability.

And many Sunderland fans were quick to rekindle those memories on social media shortly after Cana, now of French side Nantes, was dismissed.

Lorik Cana at his best (against Kaboul) pic.twitter.com/gN8Tr3CtnY

— Andy (@SAFCsource) June 11, 2016

Not your usual Cana red card, usually involves studs above the opponents knee or something like that 😅

— Gavin moan (@safc_crazy) June 11, 2016

Lorik Cana hasn't forgotten any of his #safc days, sent off after 35mins #Euro2016 #Alb 0-1 #Sui

— Graham Paterson (@GrahamNPaterson) June 11, 2016

Classic Cana!! #SAFC

— Adam Brown (@MackemAB) June 11, 2016

Cana sent off, who'd have thought it. #SAFC

— Jon Fisher (@fisherjon10) June 11, 2016

Lorik Cana letting his team down. What a surprise #safc

— Liam (@Safc1879_) June 11, 2016

Lorik Cana's only red card for #safc was also a second bookable offence. 11 yellows and 1 red in 38 appearances. #radgepacket

— Wise Men Say Podcast (@WiseMenSayPod) June 11, 2016

Not many #SAFC fans are likely surprised that Cana has been sent off. #Legend #Liability

— Martin Nelson (@thatmannelson) June 11, 2016

Lorik Cana has been sent off! Not surprised one bit. Was a complete nutter when he played for us! Legend! #ALB #EURO2016 #SAFC

— Daniel (@DanMeister1234) June 11, 2016

CREDIT TO:http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2016/06/11/sunderland-fans-react-to-lorik-canas-disastrous-albania-performa/