KIDDERMINSTER Harriers boss Jan Molby has escaped a touchline ban after a Football Association hearing.

A three-man panel at the Birmingham County FA headquarters yesterday warned the former Liverpool star over his future conduct and fined him £500. He was also ordered to pay the costs of the hearing.

Molby pleaded not guilty to a charge of using foul and abusive language towards the fourth official during his side's home Division Three match against Cardiff City on February 25.

Darwen referee Phil Richards ordered Molby from the dug-out and included the incident in his report.

Molby said: "I'm disappointed with the decision, but it's in the past now. I just want to concentrate on Saturday's game with Hartlepool."