Mikael Mandron lays the ball off before the Mackems can intercept Picture: Ady Kerry

Sunderland keeper Jon McLaughlin goes to fetch the ball from the ranks of empty seats Picture: Ady Kerry

Mark Byrne comes under pressure from Laurens De Bock Picture: Ady Kerry

Mark Byrne raises a smile before getting to his feet Picture: Ady Kerry

This Gills fan finds the first half a tough watch Picture: Ady Kerry

Gills skipper Max Ehmer shrugs off Luke O’Nien Picture: Ady Kerry

Frustration for Gills keeper Jack Bonham after Sunderland take the lead Picture: Ady Kerry

Mikael Mandron is attended to by Gills physio Gary Hemens for a damaged tooth Picture: Ady Kerry

Stuart O'Keefe pursues Sunderland's George Dobson Picture: Ady Kerry

Gills boss Steve Evans gets his point across Picture: Ady Kerry