CHERRIES boss Eddie Howe has confirmed he has pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct brought by the Football Association - but assistant Jason Tindall is vowing to prove his innocence.

Howe and Tindall were both charged following comments made after Cherries’ 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday earlier this month.

Referee Paul Tierney reported the pair after they had both been critical of his display, while the FA also studied Howe’s post-match comments.

Howe felt Tierney should have awarded Cherries a second-half penalty following a foul on Callum Wilson, while Tindall is alleged to have spoken out of turn to the official.

The charge against Howe said his post-match comments to the media had constituted “improper conduct in that they allege and/or imply bias on the part of a match official or match officials and/or bring the game into disrepute”.

And the charge against Tindall said he had used “abusive and/or insulting words and/or behaviour towards or in respect of a match official”.

Howe, who had never previously been charged by the FA, is expected to receive a fine, while Tindall will plead his case at a personal hearing.