Jose Mourinho 'to appeal £8,000 FA fine for improper conduct'

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly planning to appeal an £8,000 fine issued by the Football Association after he was found guilty of improper conduct.

The Portuguese coach was given the punishment on Thursday for re-entering the field of play during his side's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last month.

The ex-Real Madrid boss was also warned by the governing body following the incident, which occurred around the 90th minute of the match when he confronted referee Chris Foy after Ramires was sent off.

According to Sky Sports News, Mourinho is unhappy with the sanction and plans to appeal the fine once he has received the written reasons.

Mourinho denied the initial charge and requested a personal hearing.