Chelsea boss Mourinho Escapes touchline ban But fined £8,000

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Chelsea boss Mourinho Escapes touchline ban But fined £8,000

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Jose Mourinho has been fined £8,000 by the Football Association following his sending off against Cardiff on Saturday.

The Chelsea manager admitted a charge of improper conduct after he was sent to the stands by referee Anthony Taylor during the Blues' controversial 4-1 win at Stamford Bridge.

Mourinho celebrates Chelsea's third goal as they mount a comeback against Cardiff

Confusion - The fourth official explains to a member of the security team that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has to be removed from his seat in the stand

A statement from the FA read: 'Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been fined £8,000 after he admitted a breach of FA Rule E3 in that his behaviour in or around the 69th minute of his side's game against Cardiff City on 19 October 2013 amounted to improper conduct.

'The fine is the standard penalty for the offence.'

Mourinho sat with surprised supporters after being ordered from the touchline midway through the second half after repeatedly voicing his frustration to Taylor and fourth official Trevor Kettle.