FORMER Sunderland manager Roy Keane was today handed an official warning following an incident during a game against Chelsea on November 1.
Keane was charged for his conduct towards referee Martin Atkinson in the tunnel during the half-time interval of Sunderland's 5-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge.
The former Black Cats boss approached Atkinson to complain about two of the goals the official had awarded to the Blues.
A statement from the FA said: "At an independent regulatory commission hearing today, former Sunderland manager Roy Keane was warned as to his future conduct after admitting a charge of improper conduct."
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