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Blackburn fined after player row

Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn have been fined and warned as to their future conduct by the Football Association for "failing to control their players".

The charge centred on the reaction of Blackburn players after Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen and Newcastle's Habib Beye clashed over a throw-in.

Rovers have been fined £10,000, £7,500 of which has been suspended until 31 May 2009.

Blackburn won 1-0 in the clash at Newcastle on 1 March.




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