Rotherham United and their head coach Alex Bruce have been charged following an incident late in Saturday's defeat at Bristol Rovers, but what it means for this weekend's game is not yet known.

Former Millers' assistant manager Paul Raynor, who followed Steve Evans to the south west, has also been charged, along with his club.

Bruce and Raynor were sent off after an incident in the 93rd minute of the game, which Rovers won 1-0.

With Rotherham searching for an equaliser, Bruce went to retrieve a ball that had gone out of play, only for Raynor to keep it away from him. That prompted pushing and shoving between the pair, and then both sets of players.

CHARGED: Rotherham United coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

placeholder image — CHARGED: Rotherham United coach Alex Bruce (Image: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Both League Two clubs have been charged with failing to control their players.

As well as being charged with behaving in an improper manner, the two coaches have also been charged for remaining in view of the pitch after their red cards.

Both they and their clubs have until Monday to respond to the charges.

Rotherham are seeking clarity about whether that means Bruce can be on the touchline for Saturday's league game at home to Salford City whilst the matter is being dealt with.