Newcastle United have admitted a charge of failing to control their players in last weekend's Tyne-Wear debry



By Anthony Marshall - Newcastle United Managing Editor

Newcastle United have admitted a charge of failing to control their players in last weekend's Tyne-Wear derby defeat at Sunderland.

The charge relates to the players' reaction to the match official's decision, which saw Sunderland awarded a penalty and captain Fabricio Coloccini issued with a red card, which has since been rescinded.

The Club has admitted the charge but has submitted an application for it to be reassessed due to mitigating circumstances.