article_snippet: Sunderland Gus Poyet is set to escape a touchline ban despite being charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following Gus Poyet tantrum and spat with Steve Bruce during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Hull.
article_snippet: The Black Cats boss was sent off by referee Mike Dean for kicking over a cooler box in protest at Jack Rodwell’s booking for diving before Jack Rodwell’s clashed with Jack Rodwell’s opposite number.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet sarcastically applauded in Jack Rodwell’s face and goaded Jack Rodwell’s with a comment which the Hull manager later said was ‘not very pleasant’.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce argue during Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce two sides' clash on Wednesday evening at the KC Stadium .
article_snippet: The two men argued after Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell was booked for simulation .
article_snippet: Gus Poyet, however, was charged by the FA, although Sportsmail understands it is likely Bruce (left) will be fined rather than hit with a touchline ban.
highlights_snippet: Gus Poyet was sent to the stands during Sunderland's clash with Hull City .
  
highlights_snippet: Gus Poyet and Tigers boss Steve Bruce were then involved in a spat .
  
highlights_snippet: Gus Poyet was then charged by the FA with improper conduct .
  
highlights_snippet: The Uruguayan is set to be given a fine rather than a touchline ban .