Bruce charged over referee remarks

Bruce spoke out after former Hull City defender Michael Turner was sent off in his side’s 4-3 Barclays Premier League defeat at Manchester City on December 19.

Turner was shown the red card after catching Gareth Barry with his elbow, a decision Bruce described as a “joke”.

Bruce claimed his previous criticisms of Marriner had counted against him.

“Because I have complained about him, I get that decision,” said Bruce at the time. “I hope he can have a look at it and he can see it was a shuddering challenge between two of the most honest professionals you are going to get.”