Source: Telegraph
Sunderland manager Steve Bruce charged over referee comments
Bruce spoke out after defender Michael Turner was sent off in his side's 4-3 Premier League defeat at Manchester City on Dec 19. [LNB]Turner was shown the red card after catching Garth Barry with his elbow, a decision Bruce described as a "joke". [LNB] Related ArticlesBarrow aim to deliver Sunderland cup KODavid Healy looks to leave SunderlandSunderland 3 Barrow 0Premier League: transfer window guideTransfer TalkSport on televisionBruce claimed his previous criticisms of Marriner had counted against him. [LNB]"Because I have complained about him, I get that decision," said Bruce at the time. [LNB]"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." [LNB]Sunderland appealed against Turner's three-match ban but their case was dismissed and the suspension increased to four games. [LNB]Bruce has been given until Jan 20 to respond to the Football Association's charge. [LNB]
