Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has been fined £2,000 (€2,800), severely censured and warned as to his future conduct by the Football Association after accusing referee Mike Riley of almost causing a riot.

Bolton manager Sam Allardyce has been fined £2,000 (€2,900), severely censured and warned as to his future conduct by the Football Association after accusing referee Mike Riley of almost causing a riot.

Sam Allardyce complained bitterly about referee Mike Riley’s performance after Bolton survived an hour with 10 men to claim a point in the goalless draw at Blackburn.