<text>  Alex Bruce has defended his dad Steve over the touchline bust-up with Gus Poyet a spat which could yet land the two managers in trouble with the Football Association. The FA were last night going through referee Mike Deans report of the unsavoury incident - which came during Tuesdays 1-1 draw between Hull and Sunderland at the KC Stadium and could decide to bring charges against the pair. Poyet protested at Deans decision to book Jack Rodwell for diving by kicking over a drinks carrier. He was sent to the stands by Dean before sarcastically applauding in Bruces face and directing a comment which the Tigers boss later said was not very pleasant. Hull City boss Steve Bruce left was involved in a touchline row with Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet . The two men argued after Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell was booked for simulation . Steve Bruces son Alex left did not appear to make contact with Rodwell right, who fell to the floor . That provoked a reaction from Bruce, who had to be restrained by the assistant referee as he attempted to get at the Uruguayan. Bruce Jnr was the defender who challenged Rodwell before the dive which sparked the clash, and he said: I didnt touch him. If thats what Gus was unhappy about then he was wrong, because I didnt touch him. He was just too quick for me. Bruce has also attempted to play down the subsequent confrontation between his dad and Poyet. It was just handbags, he said. In games like that theres always going to be a bit of a hoo-ha. It was a big game that everyone wants to win. Temperatures were high and Im sure all the supporters enjoyed it. Meanwhile, Bruce has accused Rodwell of using his arm to score Sunderlands late equaliser. I saw it. I was claiming for it when he put it in, he said. To be honest, I thought it was going in anyway. He didnt need to touch it but he definitely put it in with his arm as it went in. We cant be too down about it. At least we werent been beaten, thats the main thing, and that point could yet be crucial. The incident during Hulls 1-1 draw with Sunderland could see both men punished by the FA . Alex Bruce has since attempted to play down the row between his father and Poyet . The 1-1 draw leaves both sides still fighting for their Premier League survival this season . Hull are 15th in the table with 27 points while Sunderland are just one point behind them in 16th . The pressures of a relegation battle are stressful for any manager and Bruce is no exception . 