Championship - Watford slapped with fine

Eurosport - Wed, 29 Apr 15:05:00 2009

Watford have been fined £7,500 by the FA for failing to control their players during the 2-1 defeat to Cardiff last month.

Brendan Rodgers, Watford manager - 0

The Hornets, managed by Brendan Rodgers (pictured) were charged by the FA for their players' behaviour towards the referee and linesman during the game on March 18.

Cardiff scored a controversial penalty in the seventh minute of injury time after Ross Jenkins was adjudged to have handled the ball in the penalty area.

The FA statement read: "Watford admitted the charge of failing to ensure its players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion and the result was confirmed at a personal hearing."

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