The Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has accepted a charge of improper conduct following his comments on the fitness of referee Alan Wiley.
Ferguson criticised Wiley following his team's 2-all Premier League draw with Sunderland at Old Trafford on October the 3rd.
Those comments infuriated many referees who claimed it was unwarranted and would leave a lasting stain on Wiley's reputation.
The referees' union Prospect subsequently called for Ferguson to be given a lengthy touchline ban.
The 67-year-old United boss has requested a personal hearing with the English Football Association and a date has yet to be set.
