Blades & Millers fined
Wednesday, 27 November 2002.
We can confirm that following the match between Sheffield United and Rotherham United at Bramall Lane on 14th September both clubs have been found guilty of a breach of rule E21a...
It was found that the actions of their players were disorderly and provocative during the match.
· Sheffield United (who had representatives at the hearing) were fined £2,000, warned as to their future conduct and ordered to pay the costs of the hearing.
· Rotherham United (who weren't at the hearing and corresponded by post) were fined £4,000 and warned as to their future conduct.