Tottenham and Brighton hit with FA charge for touchline bust-up

Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion have been charged by the English Football Association (FA) for failing to control their coaching staff during a touchline bust-up in the Premier League match on Saturday. Cristian Stellini and Roberto De Zerbi were sent to the stands in the second half after a touchline mêlée involving the coaching staff. Both managers were sent off for failing to control their staff in the second half of Spurs’ heated 2-1 victory over Albion at the weekend. A 20-man bust-up broke out in the minute 58 with pushing and shoving occurring from staff members on each side. FA in astatement indicated that Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion have been charged for alleged that both clubs failed to ensure their technical area occupants conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and/or do not behave in a way which is improper. Tottenham Hotspur and Brighton & Hove Albion have until Monday 17 April to respond.