Hull City boss Steve Bruce has accepted a written apology from Alan Pardew after last week's controversy at Newcastle United.

Pardew has been banned for seven matches by an independent FA commission over his clash with David Meyler.

Bruce said: "As far as we're concerned we accept his apology - all of us in the heat of the moment could look back at times and think, 'what the hell have I done that for?'

"I'm sure Alan will look at himself and think exactly the same thing.

"In the cold light of day he's been punished heavily and I don't think he'll be going to the races this week.

"I hope it's over - it certainly is as far as we're concerned and I'm sure Alan will make sure it doesn't happen again."