Burgess and Doyle fined after Pompey bust-up

Christian Burgess and Michael Doyle have been hit with club fines following their half-time dressing room bust-up, The News understands.

Burgess was left requiring stitches following the incident in Saturday’s visit of Stevenage to Fratton Park.

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Michael Doyle Picture: Michael Doyle

Club captain Doyle returned to training today having been told not to attend yesterday’s session.

And after a meeting lasting more than an hour this morning, the veteran midfielder and defender Burgess were told they were being hit with a fine.

Pompey will now put the issue behind them and focus on trying to win promotion from League Two.

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