Former Football Association chairman David Bernstein has been criticised for accusing club bosses of setting a "terrible example" to players, reports BBC Sport. The League Managers Association said Bernstein's comments were "misguided, unhelpful and inflammatory".
The LMA statement added: "It's particularly sad to find him celebrating his CBE by engaging in a megaphone commentary."
Everton boss Roberto Martinez labelled Bernstein's comments "cheap".
"I think it is very cheap to talk about the behaviour of managers unless you have been in that position." said Martinez.
But Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger said the ex-FA chief was right - and that he too needed to improve.
"I go along with that and I have some work to do on that front as well," said Wenger.
The LMA, which represents and promotes views of current and former professional managers, defended its members from Bernstein's accusations.
