November 28 2002

Tommy Black

Trevor Francis has warned Tommy Black he faces the boot if he throws his shirt on the floor again after being substituted.

The former Arsenal man was disgusted Francis took him off in Saturday's home game against Grimsby to be replaced by Aki Riihilahti for tactical reasons after 60 minutes.

Francis said: "He has been told in no uncertain terms that it is totally unacceptable.

"I wouldn't expect a player to be thrilled at being taken off but they have got to understand that taking your shirt off and showing dissent isn't going to be tolerated by me.

"He now fully accepts my decision. He has apologised and assured me that it won't happen again.

"If it does then he has been informed that he will have to accept the consequences. While I accept his apology, he also knows that he won't get a second chance."