O'Leary fined over referee comments

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has been fined £5,000 (€7,286) and warned to his future conduct by a Football Association disciplinary commission following his criticism of referee Graham Poll last month.

O'Leary fined over referee comments

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary has been fined £5,000 (€7,286) and warned to his future conduct by a Football Association disciplinary commission following his criticism of referee Graham Poll last month.

O’Leary went onto the pitch at St Andrews to gesture in celebration towards Villa chairman Doug Ellis after his side had defeated Birmingham 1-0 in their local derby.

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