Bruce fined by FA

Last updated : 26 February 2002 By Brian Cartlidge

The punishment follows heated confrontations with referee Phil Dowd during Blues' draw with Millwall at the New Den in January.

The Blues boss was sent to the stands for remonstrating with the referee.

Bruce was dismissed following the sending-off of Blues midfielder Curtis Woodhouse after the break.

An FA disciplinary commission fined Bruce £5,000 for using insulting and abusive words.

Bruce was also warned as to his future conduct.