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Palace boss Warnock fed-up with FA gag

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock admits he's frustrated by the strict FA rules over expressing yourself.

He says the threat of disciplinary action means managers rarely give honest opinions as they look to avoid a heavy fine.

"Do I feel like I'm wearing a permanent gag? Well I think the FA disciplinary department are quite happy with that, really," said Warnock, whose side host Sunderland tomorrow.

"I am looking forward to going back on Talksport and BT after [I've retired], when you can say what you want and enjoy it.

"I have to learn to adjust, because I do think people want to hear your opinions. They don't want people always sat on the fence being boring.

"You have the disciplinary committee looking at everything you do, and I don't think we owe it to keep them in a job.

"Unfortunately there is a time and a place to say it and I have to learn what I can say and when I can say it."

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