Clough fined for comments

Last updated : 15 November 2011 By Bloomeram

cloughie junior2Well it was Bonfire night and the fire works flew following Derby County's 3-2 defeat against Peterborough. Rams boss Nigel Clough was called to answer charges brought by the FA of improper conduct.

Clough was incensed by decisions by the referee during the game and one particular incident deep into injury time which saw Peterborough score and win the game. Clough complained that there was no foul and should have been no free kick to the Posh, which led to the very late winner.

The FA have imposed a £2000 fine on Clough after he admitted improper conduct at the end of the gme and during the post match interiew. It was unclear if referee Iain Williamson had been approached, or over heared comments made by Clough, or if the aftermatch comments to the press prompted the FA to bring the charge...