The incident in question involved both sides' reaction to a scuffle between Rovers winger Morten Gamst Pedersen and Newcastle full-back Habib Beye, who were both booked after tangling over a throw-in.
Beye was allegedly "cleaning the ball" ... it's a Senegal thing ... they do it all the time over there ... and Pedersen felt the need to continue with the game.
£10,000 Fine As Beye Says 'You Won't Get The Ball Off Me'!
They have been fined £10,000, £7,500 of which has been suspended until May 31, 2009.