Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce were involved in a furious touchline match - up . It happened during derby 's 1 - 1 draw between Hull ##pool and derby . Poyet has until 6 ##pm on derby , March 9 to respond to the charge . Bruce has formally been relieved of his responsibilities by the referee . Sunderland also fined £ 25,000 after six of their players were booked .
Gus Poyet and Steve Bruce were involved in a furious touchline bust-up . It happened during Tuesday 's 1-1 draw between Hull City and Sunderland . Poyet has until 6pm on Monday , March 9 to respond to the charge . Bruce has formally been reminded of his responsibilities by the FA . Sunderland also fined £25,000 after six of their players were booked .