SUNDERLAND manager Gus Poyet has been charged by The FA following the game against Hull City.

It is alleged that his behaviour in the 35th minute of the March 3rd fixture amounted to improper conduct.

Poyet's frustration boiled over during the match when he kicked over a drinks bucket before being sent to the stands and then clashed with his opposite number Steve Bruce.

It is understood Poyet's frustrations boiled over after Jack Rodwell received a yellow card for simulation with the Black Cats were trailing 1-0. 

Rodwell later equalised to end the game 1-1 - keeping Sunderland 16th in the Premier League.

In interviews later former Sunderland boss Bruce referred questions about the managers' clash - in which Bruce had to be held back by an assistant referee - to Poyet, who would only say: "What happens on the pitch stays there."

He added: "I know it doesn't look good, but it's nothing to worry about. I prefer that than saying something I would regret."

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.