article_snippet: Steve Bruce has defended Steve Bruce dad Steve over the touchline bust-up with Gus Poyet – a spat which could yet land the two managers in trouble with the Football Association.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet protested at Mike Dean's.
article_snippet: Gus Poyet was sent to the stands by Mike Dean's before sarcastically applauding in Steve Bruce's face and directing a comment which the Tigers boss later said was 'not very pleasant'.
article_snippet: Steve Bruce Steve Bruce was involved in a touchline row with Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet .
article_snippet: Steve Bruce has also attempted to play down the subsequent confrontation between Steve Bruce dad and Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet. '
article_snippet: Steve Bruce has since attempted to play down the row between Steve Bruce father and Poyet .
article_snippet: The pressures of a relegation battle are stressful for any manager and Steve Bruce is no exception .
highlights_snippet: Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet were involved in a touchline altercation .
  
highlights_snippet: Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet could face potential sanctions from the Football Association .
  
highlights_snippet: Steve Bruce has played down the row between Steve Bruce father and Gus Poyet .