Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following his touchline tantrum and spat with Steve Bruce during Tuesday ’ s 1-1 draw at Hull . 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 he clashed with his opposite number . Poyet , who has until 6pm on Monday to respond , sarcastically applauded in Bruce ’ s face and goaded him with a comment which the Hull manager later said was ‘ not very pleasant ’ . Sunderland boss Gus Poyet ( right ) was involved in a touchline row with Hull City manager Steve Bruce . The two men argued after Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell was booked for simulation . Hull defender Alex Bruce has since attempted to play down the row between his father and Poyet . Bruce ( left ) had to be held back by the linesman as the row between the pair escalated . Coaching staff from both teams had to help separate the two managers . Bruce was only kept from getting to Poyet by the intervention of assistant referee Stuart Burt . But now the Uruguayan looks set to be hit with a touchline ban following the FA charge . Sunderland have also been fined £25,000 after six of their players were booked , including Lee Cattermole who picked up a two-game ban following his 10th yellow of the season . Poyet refused to apologise for his behaviour on Tuesday , and said : ‘ Kicking a bottle of water is nothing serious . ‘ I was not happy with Paul McShane ( Hull defender ) dancing like he was in the theatre , or like he ’ d been shot , and won a free-kick before that . ‘ Jack then dived and got a free-kick against him , I just want fairness . The Uruguayan was sent to the stands by referee Mike Dean after his row with Bruce . Poyet celebrates Rodwell 's equalising goal from the stands at the KC Stadium . ‘ I have no regrets whatsoever . I now have to convince the officials not to put buckets of drinks around me. ’ Bruce , has been reminded of his responsibilities . An FA statement read : 'Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has been charged by the FA following the game against Hull City on 3 March 2015 . 'It is alleged that his behaviour in the 35th minute of the fixture amounted to improper conduct . 'He has until 6pm on 9 March 2015 to respond to the charge . 'Meanwhile , Hull manager Steve Bruce has been contacted by the FA in relation to the same incident and formally reminded of his responsibilities . '
Gus Poyet and Steve Sunderland were involved in a furious touchline bust-up . It happened during Tuesday 's 1-1 draw between Hull City and Bruce . Poyet has until 6pm on Monday , March 9 to respond to the charge . Sunderland has formally been reminded of his responsibilities by the FA . Bruce also fined £25,000 after six of their players were booked .