EDDIE Howe has been cleared to lead Cherries into the Premier League at the start of next season – but Jason Tindall looks set to be forced to watch from the stands.

Boss Howe and assistant Tindall were both charged by the Football Association with misconduct following comments made after Cherries’ 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday last month.

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

And while Howe pleaded guilty and received a fine, Tindall opted to try to prove his innocence, only for the case against him to be upheld following a personal hearing.

Tindall was subsequently hit with a two-match touchline ban and will be unable to take his place in the technical area for the first two games of Cherries’ debut campaign in the top flight

However, Tindall, who was charged with speaking out of turn to Tierney, is weighing up the possibility of appealing his punishment – which also includes a fine – and will decide once the club has seen the written judgment of the panel.

Tindall told the Daily Echo: “I was disappointed with the way the case was handled and feel my punishment is excessive.

“Had I accepted the charge, I would have received a one-match touchline ban and missed the last game of the season at Charlton.

“However, because I chose to appeal and the case against me was upheld, the length of the ban has been doubled and the fine increased. In essence, I feel I have been punished for pleading my innocence and defending my integrity.”

“The hearing was based purely on hearsay evidence, and I was confident my appeal would be successful because the evidence presented was inconclusive and on that basis I am disappointed that the panel upheld the charge against me.”

Tindall declined to reveal what he was alleged to have said to referee Tierney and did not wish to elaborate further on the hearing in case his comments jeopardised a possible appeal.

Howe, who was fined £3,500 and also warned as to his future conduct, did not wish to comment on his punishment.

Responding to his charge in an interview with the Daily Echo last month, Howe said: “I feel very disappointed to have been charged.

"When I took the job as manager, one of my core philosophies was to always respect the match officials and treat them in the manner they deserve in such a difficult profession.

“I take my position as a role model to young supporters very seriously and try to set an example of behaviour, not only to them, but also to our players.

“When I am asked questions by the media, I always like to give an honest account of my opinion on the game for our supporters and that is what I did on this occasion.

“If it crossed the line with regards to what I am allowed to say then, of course, I apologise for that and may have to review how I answer post-match questions regarding major incidents in games from now on.”