article_snippet: Steve Bruce (left) had to be held back by the linesman as the row between the pair escalated .
article_snippet: Bruce (left) was only kept from getting to Gus Poyet by the intervention of assistant referee Stuart Burt and Bruce (left) was formally reminded of Bruce (left) responsibilities on Thursday.
article_snippet: Bruce (left) refused to apologise for Bruce (left) behaviour following the game but will accept the charge of improper conduct, to which Bruce (left) must respond by 6pm on Monday.
article_snippet: Bruce (left) son Alex (left) did not appear to make contact with Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell (right), who fell to the floor .