A Regulatory Commission today warned Everton manager David Moyes as to his future conduct.

The Commission found Moyes guilty of improper conduct in relation to comments made at a press conference in October 2007, following the Merseyside derby against Liverpool.

A statement from the Commission said: "Having considered all of the evidence and submissions, the Commission concluded that the comments would reasonably be interpreted as calling into question the referee’s integrity and implying that he was motivated by bias.

"The Commission recognised the charged atmosphere of the game and the frustration that Mr Moyes was feeling. It also took into account Mr Moyes’ exemplary disciplinary record. However, the Commission also stated that it is very important for managers to exercise great care in making comments about referees as they set an example for others."