Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has revealed why he was sent from the touchline in his side's 1-1 draw with Hull City on Tuesday night.
The Uruguayan argued with referee Mike Dean when Jack Rodwell was booked for diving in the 35th minute at the KC Stadium before booting a water bottle in frustration.
That particular incident then sparked an altercation with Tigers boss Steve Bruce and his staff before Poyet was sent to the stands for what he feels was potentially avoidable.
"I kicked a bucket...a water bottle," said Poyet.
"Unfortunately some of the water came out and it didn't look right, so I was sent off...simple as that.
"The referee sent me off and by the rules I suppose that is the decision, so I need to accept that.
"Yes I did kick the bottle, and a little bit hard, but that was my strength when I was a player!"
