Stoke's Tony Pulis becomes latest manager warned by FA over positive comments about referee

18 May 2011 17:01
ShareStoke manager Tony Pulis has been warned as to his future conduct by the Football Association after making complimentary comments about referee Howard Webb.[LNB]Pulis praised the appointment of Webb for his side's FA Cup semi-final against Bolton last month prior to the game.[LNB]The Potters boss is the latest manager to fall foul of new FA rules stipulating managers should not comment on referees before matches.[LNB] Is that the way to the dock: Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has been warned by the FA[LNB]Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson and Carlo Ancelotti of Chelsea have both been similarly warned in recent days.[LNB]Pulis said of Webb: 'He's as good as there is. What makes him special is that little bit of an aura he has about him.' [LNB]A statement read: 'The FA has today warned Tony Pulis as to his future conduct. The Stoke City manager's warning relates to his pre-match media comments prior to the FA Cup semi-final against Bolton Wanderers on April 17.' [LNB] Stoke won't be pushovers, Pulis warns Wigan ahead of Survival Sunday clashMan City 3 Stoke 0: Tevez at the double to fire Mancini's men thirdCarew hoping for Stoke deal as time at Villa Park comes to an endAll the latest Stoke news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Tony Pulis, Carlo Ancelotti Organisations: Football Association

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