McCann was dismissed by referee Ben Speedie towards the end of the first half after he stopped Tranmere from taking a quick throw-in when the ball came to him in the dugout.

The former Hull City and Peterborough United chief watched the rest of the game from inside the main stand at Prenton Park.

Speaking after the game, McCann's assistant Cliff Byrne, assuming media duties after the manager's sending off, said: "He’s fully apologised and appreciates the support the fans have given us as a staff and as a team.

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

"He just deviated where the ball went and it’s an instant red card. I had a chat with the referee and he was very empathetic but he said ‘the rule is the rule’.”

Announcing the sanction, an Football Association statement read: "Doncaster Rovers FC's manager Grant McCann has been charged with misconduct following their EFL League Two fixture against Tranmere Rovers FC on Friday 20 October.

"It's alleged that his behaviour during the 41st minute, which led to his dismissal, was improper.

"Grant McCann has until Thursday 26 October to provide a response."

Rovers entertain Salford City on Tuesday evening.

Doncaster Rovers manager Grant McCann charged with misconduct by Football Association after dismissal in League Two game at Tranmere Rovers