Source: Northern_Echo
Sunderland boss hit with £2,500 fine
THE Football Association have hit Sunderland manager Steve Bruce with a fine of £2,500 for his critical comments of referee Andre Marriner in December.[LNB] Bruce has been asked to explain his comments after the defeat at Manchester City, when he was infuriated by the official's decision to send off Michael Turner.[LNB] Turner was red carded for an aerial challenge on Gareth Barry and a three-match ban was increased to four when the FA felt Sunderland's appeal had no "prospect of success."[LNB] Bruce labelled Marriner's actions as "obscene", a "joke" and an "outrage" and the FA have stepped in to warn him about his future conduct.[LNB] An FA statement read: "At an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today, Sunderland manager Steve Bruce was fine for improper conduct.[LNB] "The commission took into consideration Bruce's admission of the charge and his previous exemplary record in relation to media comments."[LNB] Sunderland lost the match at City 4-3.[LNB]
