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Bruce handed FA charge

05 Jan 2010 - 16:55:26

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Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has been handed an FA charge of improper conduct relating to his comments about referee Andre Marriner, following his side's 4-3 defeat at Manchester City.

Bruce was upset by the sending-off of Michael Turner for a clash with Gareth Barry late on in the game, with the defender handed a four-match ban after the Black Cats asked for the offence to be downgraded to a yellow card.

"Because I have complained about him, I get that decision," Bruce had commented.

"I hope he can have a look at it and he can see it was a shuddering challenge between two of the most honest professionals you are going to get.

"Michael Turner got higher, that is the only reason he has caught Gareth Barry.

"You have got to raise your elbows when you are jumping for a ball. I might as well tell my centre-half not to head it next week because he might get sent off."