Plymouth boss Cleverley faces misconduct charge

Cleverley (right) was sent off midway through the second half at Luton Town

Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley had been charged with misconduct by the Football Association after his red card at Luton Town.

Cleverley was sent off in the 72nd minute after protesting against a refereeing decision during the 3-2 win at Kenilworth Road.

Argyle had two penalties given against them and captain Joe Edwards sent off early in the second half of the League One clash.

He has been charged with misconduct after acting "in an improper manner by repeatedly disagreeing with decisions and/or dissent and/or using insulting and/or abusive words, leading to his dismissal."

The FA also alleges that after his dismissal he used "abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official".

Cleverley will not be in the dugout for Saturday's game with Peterborough United - with assistant Damon Lathrope and first-team coach Kevin Nancekivell taking charge on the touchline.

"I thought there was an inconsistency in the decisions and I voiced that," Cleverley told BBC Radio Devon.

"I'm not going to be in the dugout on Saturday. I've got a great staff that will take care of things at pitch level.

"I'll prepare the team as usual, I'll be in the dressing room as usual and sometimes it can be an advantage to see the game from a different perspective and not be as emotionally invested.

"We'll make the best of it on Saturday, there'll be absolutely no difference in terms of preparation and performance and I've got Damo and Nance down there who will voice the guys and voice the messages we need to."